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President arrives in Egypt for AU meeting

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El-Alamein, Egypt - President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt on Saturday to participate in the 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in El-Alamein.

Call for stronger partnerships to drive automotive investment, job creation

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El-Alamein, Egypt -South Africa has called for stronger regional cooperation, increased investment and deeper industrial integration to build a competitive African automotive industry capable of creating jobs, expanding trade and strengthening the continent’s position in global markets.

 North West tackles illegal initiation schools

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The National Department of Traditional Affairs and the North West Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department recently embarked on an awareness campaign to reinforce lawful traditional practices under the Customary Initiation Act of 2021.

City of Johannesburg launches pensioners' relief campaign

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The City of Johannesburg has launched the Pensioners Legacy and Relief Campaign aimed at helping senior citizens access property-rates relief while also supporting families to protect their homes and manage municipal affairs responsibly.

AU Human Rights Mission to SA concludes

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Preliminary observations of the Promotion Mission undertaken by the African Union’s (AU) African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) has found that South Africa has a comprehensive framework for the protection of human rights.

Gauteng moves in the fight against GBVF

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The Gauteng Provincial Government has identified 10 police stations to be prioritised for support in its gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) plan.

Youth policy mid-term evaluation highlights implementation gaps

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While progress has been made in education, skills development and youth employment initiatives, challenges around implementation, coordination, funding and accountability continue to limit outcomes for young people, according to the mid-term evaluation of the National Youth Policy 2020–2030.

Zero-tolerance towards fraud affirmed

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The Border Management Authority (BMA) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to fraud, corruption and misconduct at South Africa’s borders and ports of entry.

KZN ready for Local Government Elections: Premier

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the province is ready for the upcoming Local Government Elections, with 111 political parties in the province participating in the elections on 4 November 2026.

TVET graduates urged to drive rural economic growth

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Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has urged graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to use their technical skills to create employment, establish businesses and contribute to economic development in rural communities.