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BMA announces successful bidders for major border overhaul

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The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the successful bidders appointed to lead the redevelopment of six of South Africa’s busiest land ports of entry, marking a major step towards modernising the country’s border infrastructure and strengthening economic growth.

Science and innovation take centre stage at Freedom Month engagement

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Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister, Dr Nomalungelo Gina has led a Freedom Month community engagement in Mbazwana, under the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, highlighting the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in improving service delivery and expanding opportunities in rural communities.

World TB Day 2026: Yes, You and I Can End TB

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Every year on 24 March, South Africa joins the global community in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a day that calls for reflection and recommitment to ending one of the world’s most severe, yet curable diseases.

eThekwini Municipality sets new goals to enhance public safety

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The eThekwini Municipality has adopted a new set of measurable targets for the 2026/27 financial year aimed at strengthening coordination, improving accountability, and accelerating crime prevention and safety services across the city.

NHLS develops National Diabetes Dashboard to strengthen South Africa’s response

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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH), has developed South Africa’s first National Diabetes (HbA1c) Dashboard, a major step forward in tackling one of the country’s leading causes of death.

Government clarifies Freedom Day incident

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Government has noted with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage towards President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.

South Africa commemorates Freedom Day

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Communities in and around Bloemfontein in the Free State have gathered at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality for the national Freedom Day celebrations.