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Special Economic Zones attract R14.8 billion in revenue

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) programme has attracted R14.8 billion in revenue and created more than 30 000 jobs across sectors including automotive manufacturing, agro-processing and renewable energy.

South Africa, Namibia strengthen gender equality cooperation

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South Africa and Namibia are set to deepen bilateral cooperation on gender equality and women's empowerment following talks between Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga and Namibia's Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr Emma Kantema.

Government launches R24m 4IR training centre in Mossel Bay

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Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has described the opening of a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Centre of Excellence and three new Centres of Specialisation in Mossel Bay as a significant step towards equipping young South Africans with skills for the future economy.

Gauteng mourns veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi

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Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Lebogang Maile has paid tribute to legendary South African actor and musician Seputla Sebogodi, describing him as one of the country's most gifted and influential performers.

Mpumalanga official dismissed over COVID-19 PPE corruption

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A former state accountant in the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has been dismissed after a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation uncovered corruption linked to the procurement of COVID-19 disinfection services during the pandemic.

Mandela's legacy demands action, says New York Mayor

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Nelson Mandela's legacy should be measured not by the praise he receives today but by whether people are willing to show the same courage and solidarity in confronting today's injustices, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ahead of Mandela Day.

Higher Education Ministry clarifies NSFAS administration costs

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The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the governance and administration costs of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the current administration has adopted a leaner and more cost-effective technical support model than previous governance structures.