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Academic year to be completed in March 2021

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister says the department is working tirelessly to salvage what is left of the academic year after the COVID-19 pandemic affected learning institutions across the globe.

Consumers warned about instant EFT online payment services

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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued a warning to consumers to be aware of the risks associated with the use of instant electronic funds transfer (EFT) online payment services offered at e-commerce stores.

NSFAS laptops to be handed out in 2021

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National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) students will now only receive their laptops next year owing to the delays in the tendering process.

Ford compensates 47 Kuga fire victims

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Ford Motor Company South Africa (Ford) has agreed to compensate R50 000 to 56 drivers of its Kuga SUV that caught fire due to a mechanical malfunction between 2014 and 2017.

Bill on GBV, Femicide Council goes to Parliament

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government is in the process of drafting the Bill on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council, which is expected to be in Parliament early next year.

Water dept acts to fix water challenges in N West

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The Department of Water and Sanitation has met with the officials of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, as a follow up to the court order issued by the North West High Court on 10 September 2020.

Healthcare workers called to unite against GBV

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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on healthcare workers across the country to go beyond the call of duty to care for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Taxi industry urged to adhere to COVID-19 protocols

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The Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has called on taxi industry leaders to continue to comply with the COVID-19 protocols, as volumes of movement are expected to increase during the festive season.