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National Assembly approves MTBPS, Election bills

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The National Assembly on Wednesday approved several legislative matters concerning the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and one about free and fair elections – the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill.

Task team makes progress in North West

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Tangible progress has been made to stabilise the struggling North West provincial departments that were put under administration earlier this year.

Traditional leaders join fight against social ills

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Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, in partnership with the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) have unveiled a programme which aims to sensitise traditional leaders on issues of HIV, gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence and family disintegration.

SA, China honour amateur lensmen

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South Africa and trading partner China’s relationship has grown to greater heights with the two countries recognising the creative sector through an amateur photography competition.

Operating hours at ports of entry extended

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Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan says operational hours will be extended at South Africa’s busiest ports of entry to accommodate movements during the festive season.

Have your say on BFP review

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The public has until 31 January next year to submit their comments with regards to the review of the Basic Fuel Price (BFP) structures for petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin.

Child Justice Amendment Bill moves to NCOP

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The National Assembly has given the thumbs-up to the Child Justice Amendment Bill, which, once passed into law, will raise the age at which a child can be held criminally liable from 10 to 12 years.

SAA incurs losses

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The South African Airways (SAA) has in the 2017/18 financial year incurred more losses than budgeted due to its inability to execute its strategy, says Chief Executive Vuyani Jarana.

Committee adopts IRP2018 report

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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Energy on Tuesday adopted its report on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2018) containing several recommendations, including the expedition of the finalisation of the plan within the current financial year.