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SAHPRA confirms second death linked to J&J COVID-19 vaccine

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South Africa has recorded its second fatal case of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) following vaccination with the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 jab, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) announced on Monday.

Ban on movement of cattle lifted

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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has taken the decision to lift the 21-day countrywide ban on the movement of cattle which was put in place to manage the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Wind energy allocation increased for Bid Window six

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Government has announced that it has increased the wind energy allocation for Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) bid window six to 3 200MW due to the urgent need for increased capacity in the electricity system.

Eskom works to restore broken down units

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Eskom says it has returned at least 37 generation units to service following what Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Oberholzer, called a “disastrous week” for the power utility.

Building new social compact a work in progress, says Nxesi

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Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says finding a new social compact is a work in progress, as the country grapples with the burden of socio-economic challenges and the rapid changes taking place in the workplace post COVID-19.

Parliament committee to visit Jagersfontein

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Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy says it is urgently planning to visit Jagersfontein following the mudslide that has devastated the area.

MTBPS set for 26 October

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Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, will table the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on 26 October 2022 at 2pm.

President reflects on Biko legacy

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In considering the relevance of Steve Biko’s life and legacy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has recalled his call to the people to be architects of their own liberation.