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Taking democracy to schools

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Pretoria – The Independent Electoral Commission will once again be partnering with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in its Schools Democracy Week programme to educate young people about democracy.

Over 8 000 apply for IDs via eHomeAffairs

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Cape Town – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says just over 8 000 citizens have to date used eHomeAffairs to apply for smart ID cards and passports.

SA committed to Sustainable Development Goals

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Pretoria – South Africa is committed to aligning itself with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

R381m allocated to drought relief

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Cape Town – Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the department has allocated R381 million towards drought relief following the reprioritisation of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) and Ilima/Letsema funds.

Media urged to move SA forward

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Durban - The media should use its influence to shape the developmental agenda, with a view to move South Africa forward, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Minister announces a new R20.7bn business rescue package

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Cape Town – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the Independent Development Corporation (IDC) has put together a multibillion rand business rescue package for firms that have been impacted by challenges such as drought.

Pres Zuma to visit Iran

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma, will lead a South African delegation to a State visit to Iran, which will strengthen bilateral and economic relations.

Gauteng satisfied with measures regarding online learner applications

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Pretoria – Acting Gauteng Premier, Barbara Creecy, says the Gauteng Provincial Government is satisfied that the Department of Education, with the assistance of technical experts, has done everything possible to ensure uninterrupted operation of the online learner application system.

Show your patriotism this Freedom Month

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Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all South Africans and sectors to demonstrate their patriotism by participating in the various events commemorating Freedom Month, says Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.

No rhino horn trade: Cabinet

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Pretoria - South Africa will not allow the commercial trading of rhino horns, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Operation Phakisa achievements welcomed

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Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the achievements highlighted by President Jacob Zuma during his site visit to the Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, to assess progress made on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy initiative.

Operation Phakisa achievements welcomed

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Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the achievements highlighted by President Jacob Zuma during his site visit to the Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, to assess progress made on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy initiative.

Cabinet welcomes Home Affairs' eChannel project

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the official launch of the eChannel Pilot Project of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), which makes ID applications simpler through technology.