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Health Department calls for vigilance against malaria

2004

The Department of Health urges all travellers and communities to stay vigilant as the country is experiencing a slight increase in malaria cases, particularly in provinces where the disease is endemic, including Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Motorists urged to comply with the law

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The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety has warned motorists to comply with the rules of the road or face the might of the law.

Government pays out R45.6 billion in RAF claims

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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has encouraged road users to be responsible on the roads this Easter weekend, while highlighting the significant costs that road accidents have on government spending and society.

Travel safe this Easter

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As holidaymakers and motorists head off to various destinations for the Easter long weekend, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has shared tips on how to get there safely.

Cellphone store owner to appear in court 

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A 39-year-old cellphone shop owner is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's next week where he will face charges of being in possession of suspected stolen property, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Beware of fake spaza fund application assistants

2014

The Department of Small Business Development has warned spaza shop owners to be cautious of individuals or organisations claiming to assist with the Spaza Shop Fund application process in exchange for a fee.

Easter weekend weather outlook

2020

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says temperatures will remain cool to warm throughout the long Easter weekend.

KZN welcomes additional R317 million water grant funding

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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the Department of Water and Sanitation’s decision to allocate an additional R317 million in water infrastructure grants to municipalities across the province.