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New R2 coin pays tribute to the 1976 Youth Uprising

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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched a new R2 commemorative circulation coin in honour of the June 1976 Youth Uprising in Soweto, at the Hector Pieterson Museum in Johannesburg.

Police seize counterfeit goods worth millions

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) National and Western Cape Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units have seized counterfeit goods, with an estimated value of R10 million, during a multidisciplinary operation at a shopping complex in Bellville.

SAPS celebrates its young police officers

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As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is celebrating the energy, dedication and leadership of its young officers through the national campaign: “SAPS Youth - Leading the Reset Agenda”.

NPA AFU cracks down on cybercrime suspects

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The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained an urgent preservation of property order emanating from a sophisticated online banking scam involving some R21.55 million.

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country's commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak.

NYDA shifts focus from grants to broader youth development agenda

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The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the agency has repositioned itself from being primarily a grant-making institution to becoming a leading force for youth development across South Africa.

President reflects on youth employment initiatives

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government’s overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that creates sustainable jobs at scale.

Nelson Mandela Bay commemorates Youth Month through empowerment initiatives

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As South Africa marks the Golden Jubilee of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to honouring the legacy of the young people who fought for freedom by investing in programmes that create pathways for growth, participation and success for today's generation.

Water and Sanitation bursary recipient pays it forward 

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Three years ago, Kagiso Komane (32) shared how a bursary from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) helped him overcome financial hardship and realise his dream of obtaining a Master's degree in Applied Sciences.