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BRICS Business Council promotes economic growth

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15 Nov 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the BRICS Business Council promotes economic growth, especially through intra-BRICS trade.

Three life sentences for Uyinene’s killer

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15 Nov 2019

The man accused of raping and murdering UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana has been sentenced to three life terms in prison.

‘Standing boxes’ improve life for children with cerebral palsy

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15 Nov 2019

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended the physiotherapists who came up with the idea of inventing standing boxes for children born with cerebral palsy.

SAA extends cancellation of flights

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15 Nov 2019

South African Airways (SAA) has extended the cancellation of all domestic and regional flights and has re-introduced international flights.

Moloto Road reclassified as national road

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15 Nov 2019

The Gauteng portion of Moloto Road has officially been handed to the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).

President Ramaphosa hails New Development Bank progress

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15 Nov 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the progress made by the New Development Bank (NDB) since its inception in 2015.

Aspen's R3.4bn investment to widen SA's export base

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15 Nov 2019

Aspen Pharmacare has through its R3.4billion investment, demonstrated its confidence in South Africa’s economic growth potential.

Dam owners urged to stick to the rules

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15 Nov 2019

Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on dam owners across the country to adhere to dam safety legislation in the wake of extreme weather patterns.

Refugees urged to abide by SA laws

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15 Nov 2019

Government has called on refugees, who were camping outside the offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to vacate the area as they have been ordered by the High Court in Pretoria.

AmaXhosa King Sigcawu passes away

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14 Nov 2019

Acting President Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, expressed her heartfelt condolences following the passing of King Mpendulo Calvin Sigcawu Ah! Zwelonke.

Second tornado strikes KZN

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14 Nov 2019

A second tornado has hit the province of KwaZulu-Natal this afternoon in the Bergville area, with residents posting videos on social media of the disaster.

Fund for entrepreneurs developing their businesses

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14 Nov 2019

A total of 100 000 young entrepreneurs will take their businesses to new heights with funding through the Small Business and Innovation Fund (SBIF).

SA to continue to improve access to reproductive health services

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14 Nov 2019

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says South Africa will continue to improve access to reproductive health care services.

Chinese national nabbed for exploitation, human trafficking

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14 Nov 2019

The Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) in Gauteng has busted a Chinese factory involved in the trafficking of illegal immigrants and subjecting them to forced labour.

Power system remains vulnerable

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14 Nov 2019

While the country’s power system remains constrained and vulnerable, Eskom says there is no load shedding expected on Thursday.

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