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Curbing GBV scourge requires united front: President Ramaphosa

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Curbing the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) will require an act of solidary from every sector of society as legislative and policy measures instituted by governments cannot alone rid us of this problem, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

SASSA determined to deal with fraud

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has vowed to leave no stone unturned to fight fraud on social grants system.

Stormy weather expected

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of Gauteng province this afternoon.

Investment Conference bears fruit

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South Africa’s efforts to attract much-needed investment continue to bear fruit even at a time when the world has been turned on its head due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Ramaphosa appoints Auditor-General

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Tsakani Maluleke as Auditor-General of South Africa for a non-renewable term of seven years with effect from 1 December 2020.

SA records 2 514 new COVID-19 cases

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The number of detected COVID-19 cases has risen to 759 658 after 2 514 infections were reported by the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, on Thursday.

Repo rate remains unchanged at 3.5%

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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has for the second consecutive cycle kept the repurchase rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum.