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Measures to mitigate drought

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As South Africa continues to experience the effects of drought, which has devastated most parts of the country, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced immediate and long-term measures to mitigate the resultant risks.

Matric exams marking underway

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The marking of matric exam scripts, which commenced on 30 November, will end on 14 December 2019, Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi confirmed on Tuesday.

Online admissions placement concluded

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The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that it has concluded the online admissions placement for the 2020 academic year.

GDP decreases by 0.6%

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The South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has decreased by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2019, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke has revealed.

Petrol price set to rise

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Motorists will have to dig even deeper into their pockets at the pumps, as the petrol price is set to go up by 22 cents a litre.

Taxi violence condemned

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned the latest wave of taxi violence that left five people dead and nine others - including a policeman - wounded.

Committee chair pleased with NHI public hearings

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The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has thanked all role players who have contributed to the success of the public hearings into the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.

SA urged to take a stand against abuse

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Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has called on South Africans to take a stand and rebuke people in their circles who continue to abuse women and children.

Public comment sought on carbon tax regulations

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Following the coming into effect of the Carbon Tax Act, National Treasury is seeking public comment into the Draft Regulations for Trade Exposure Allowance and the Draft Regulations for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Intensity Benchmarks.

Ministerial task team to deal with sexual harassment cases

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Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Monday officially introduced the Ministerial Task Team to investigate the reporting, management and finalization of cases of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual offences in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

Jobs committee pushes for local procurement of goods

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The Presidential Working Committee on Jobs has wrapped up its final meeting for the current calendar year by shining the spotlight on progress being made to realise local procurement as well as agricultural sector commitments.

African States meet over S Sudan

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Deputy President David Mabuza -- in his capacity as South Africa’s Special Envoy to South Sudan -- will chair the meeting of Parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan.

Government to intensify fight against HIV/AIDS

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Deputy President David Mabuza has conceded that while government has made significant inroads in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic, more needs to be done to curb the scourge.