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Spotlight on water

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Water issues will be in the spotlight as the Department of Water and Sanitation embarks on its annual Water Month activities to highlight the importance of water in the livelihoods of the general public and the country’s economy.

UCT back in top 10 for development studies

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) says it has moved up two places to reclaim its top 10 position in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject, placing the institution among the top 100 universities in a total nine disciplines.

New IPID boss says its business as usual

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) over 200 investigators will continue to tackle high impact cases without fear or favour, the newly-appointed acting executive director Victor Senna said on Wednesday.

Home Affairs instructed to investigate ABIS procurement

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The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has recommended an urgent investigation into the procurement process followed for the Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS), which is envisioned to replace the obsolete Home Affairs National Identity Register (HANIS).

Police Committee concerned by allegations of bribery at Westville Police station

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Francois Beukman, has raised alarm at the allegations that are made by the father of the musician Bongekile "Babes Wodumo" Simelane that Mandla 'Mampintsha' Maphumulo bribed police officers at Westville Police station to ensure that his abuse of Simelane is not investigated.

SAPS reaches out to Babes Wodumo

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on singer and entertainer Bongekile Simelane, popularly known as Babes Wodumo, to register a case of assault at the nearest police station.