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National Assembly wraps up second parliamentary programme

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Members of the National Assembly (NA) will this week conclude their business for the second parliamentary programme, before the start of the constituency period which is scheduled from 28 July to 1 September.

Election of IDT chairperson and deputy welcomed

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Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) chairperson and deputy chairperson, describing it as a step toward cleaning up the agency.

Suspects to appear in court for illegal mining

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Sixteen undocumented foreign nationals, who were arrested during an anti-illegal mining crackdown, are expected to appear at the Pilgrim's Rest Periodical Court today.

Treasury notes remarks on SANDF funding

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The National Treasury says it has noted with concern remarks made by Navy Head Admiral Monde Lobese on the budget of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

South Africa convenes high-level Indaba to tackle FMD outbreaks

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South Africa is currently experiencing significant and ongoing challenges with widespread outbreaks of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD), affecting several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and, most recently, the Free State.

SA condemns Israeli attack on Damascus 

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The South African government has condemned Israel’s attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, blowing up part of the Syrian Ministry of Defence and hitting airstrikes near the Presidential Palace.

Legislative reforms to strengthen construction sector

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The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has vowed to introduce a number of legislative reforms to avoid a repeat of the tragic George building collapse that claimed the lives of 34 people and injured 28 people.