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Severe storm warnings issued across South Africa

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued severe storm warnings for various provinces, urging residents and motorists to exercise caution as unpredictable weather conditions unfold.

Pay your SARS debt as soon as possible

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Taxpayers, who are due to make payments to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), are urged to do so at their earliest convenience to avoid unnecessary delays, penalties and interests for late payment.

BRICS calls for inclusive global AI governance

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BRICS Foreign Ministers have called for inclusive, globally representative governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the United Nations, with meaningful participation from developing countries.

BRICS Ministers warn against protectionism

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BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations have raised concerns over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions, whether in the form of indiscriminate rising of tariffs and non-tariff measures that threaten global economic stability.

SARS, Tax Ombud join forces against cybercrime

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) have expressed concern over growing reports of hijacked eFiling profiles, saying they are working closely to protect taxpayers and maintain the integrity of the country’s tax system.

Letsike demands accountability from artist linked to teen alcohol consumption

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike has expressed concern and called for accountability after a video circulating on social media showing young girls in Limpopo engaging in illegal alcohol consumption in the presence of local well-known male artist “Tsaka RSA”.

DWS marks World Rivers Day with Msuthinja River clean-up

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in partnership with uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW), led a community river clean-up at Msuthinja River in Mandeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, in commemoration of World Rivers Day.

SA honoured with UN award for obesity prevention efforts

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South Africa has been recognised for its groundbreaking efforts in combating obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), receiving the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force Award at the 10th Annual Friends of the Task Force Meeting in New York, in the United States.

Social grant payments to increase by R10 in October 

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Social grant payment amounts are set to increase by R10 in the October 2025 payment cycle in line with the announcement made by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the Budget Speech earlier this year.

Limpopo man sentenced to life in prison for rape

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The Seshego Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday sentenced Poulis Ngwepe (44) to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old in the Ga-Ramoshoana village in the Matlala policing area.