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Stephen McGown's bitter sweet return home

In a bitter sweet moment, the McGown family has thanked South Africans and the world for their support and prayers for the last five years when Stephen McGown was held captive.

SA to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Cabinet has approved South Africa to submit its bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC), says Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.

Stephen McGown a free man

South African national, Stephen McGown, who was kidnapped by Islamist militants in Mali has been released, government announced on Thursday.

Free State to receive free set-top boxes

Residents living in certain district municipalities in the Free State will soon receive their free government subsidised Set-Top Boxes (STB’s) which will be registered and installed as part of the rollout of the Broadcasting Digital Migration.

Programme to clean up housing database

The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is working towards establishing a single provincial register which will contribute to the national housing demand list.

Voelvlei Dam canals operational

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the three canals that are supplying Voëlvlei Dam, in the Western Cape, are currently working and there are no operational issues.