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Oribi toll plaza user discount comes to an end

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the temporary 100% Frequent User Rebate at the Oribi Toll Plaza will come to an end today at midnight.

Preparedness is key to disaster response

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The Director-General (DG) of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Mbulelo Tshangana, has emphasised the vital roles of preparedness and partnership as the foundations of effective disaster response.

Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases.

BMA intercepts illegal veterinary medicines

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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that on 26 November, BMA Port Agriculture officials intercepted aircrafts from Kenya and Tanzania carrying veterinary medicines (“Berenil”) in two polystyrene boxes.

Simelane commends provinces for accelerating housing delivery

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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has commended provincial Human Settlements MECs for ensuring that provinces and metros are on track to use their 2025/2026 allocations to accelerate the delivery of adequate housing and improve household living conditions.

Gina urges stronger IP protection for grassroots innovators

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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has urged South Africa to strengthen intellectual property (IP) awareness and protection for grassroots innovators, warning that many township and rural entrepreneurs continue to lose ownership of their ideas due to limited IP knowledge.

Southern Africa’s highest weather station to boost research

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The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in collaboration with the Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) at the University of the Free State, has installed the highest weather station in Southern Africa, located in the Mont-aux-Sources area of the Maluti-Drakensberg.