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Gas tanker explosion death toll rises

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the number of those that have died as a result of the tragic gas tanker explosion in Boksburg in December has increased to 40.

Open tender for Transnet non-operational locomotives

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State ports and freight rail company Transnet has announced that it will issue an open tender for eligible original equipment manufacturers to step in to rehabilitate locomotives supplied by CRRC E-Loco Supply.

Nzimande confident police will nab suspects in Fort Hare killings

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The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, says he remains confident that the police will arrest those behind the suspected assassination attempt on the University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor, Sakhela Buhlungu.

President Ramaphosa offers condolences to Senegal

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed a message of condolence to the government and people of the Republic of Senegal following a bus accident, which resulted in the death of about 40 passengers and injuries to 80 travellers.

Team established to investigate Fort Hare murders

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Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured the management of Fort Hare University that police are intensifying their response to the recent violent and fatal attacks at the institution.

Additional COVID-19 booster doses to be open for all adults

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The Department of Health will begin to make additional COVID-19 vaccination booster doses available to all adults following the detection of the more transmissible XBB.1.5 sub-variant of the Omicron variant in the country.