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ATNS scoops coveted Transformation Award

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The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has scooped the Transformation Award at the prestigious annual Civil Aviation Industry Awards (CAIA) 2023 held in Johannesburg on Friday night.

Government launches project to eliminate litter

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Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at clearing the 7 251 illegal dumping hotspots in communities across the country – a project which has created more than 37 000 work opportunities.

KZN positions to become a technological hub

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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is accelerating efforts to roll out broadband across the province in order to ensure universal connectivity, and position the province as a technological hub.

Progress made in the fight against criminality

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Government is making inroads into destroying criminal activities as well as syndicates and has vowed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that criminals are dealt with, says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise.

President congratulates Professor Dire Tladi

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his warm congratulations to Professor Dire Tladi of the University of Pretoria on his election by the United Nations as a judge of the International Court of Justice.

Call for the protection of journalists

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While South Africa’s constitution supports and promotes media freedom, practitioners in the sector have called for the protection of journalists ahead of next year’s general elections.

More officers to bolster police force to fight crime

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday that government is working around the clock to capacitate the police force which will see the country having 30 000 officers in the coming years as South Africa wages war against crime. 

Patel welcomes Ford’s further investment in SA

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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel has welcomed the announcement made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) regarding the expansion of its production to include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the Ford Ranger programme.

Diphtheria outbreak at W Cape prison kills inmate

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Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Thursday an outbreak of diphtheria disease at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape, which has since claimed one life. 

KZN population increases by 21%

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The 2022 Census results has showed an increase in the KwaZulu-Natal population by 21%, between 2011 and 2022.