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Presidential Inauguration showcases the Rainbow Nation

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The Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane is abuzz with excitement, as thousands of South African citizens make their way to the stadium, to witness and celebrate the country’s inauguration to mark the beginning of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s term of office.

Millennials to witness Presidential Inauguration

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Lunga Hita from Queenstown, Eastern Cape was only six years old when South Africa celebrated its first year of freedom in which the late Tata Nelson Mandela became the first black President of the country in 1994.

Bekele-Thomas appointed as top UN rep in SA

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has welcomed the appointment of Nardos Bekele-Thomas as the United Nations Resident Coordinator to South Africa.

Have your say on CAS Bill, GBV Policy Framework

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Members of the public and interested organisations are reminded of the looming deadlines for public comments on the Central Application Service (CAS) Bill and the Draft Policy Framework to address gender-based violence (GBV) in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) System.

Repo rate unchanged

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South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the repurchase(repo) rate at 6.75%.

Street closures for Presidential Inauguration

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Citizens in Tshwane, especially those in the vicinity of Loftus Versfeld and motorists, are advised to make alternative arrangements as some streets will be closed due to the Presidential Inauguration on Saturday.

Data centres show confidence in SA

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Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says Microsoft’s decision to invest in Africa through South Africa by building two data centres, is arguably one of the biggest Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) investments on the continent to date.

SA attends WTO ministers' meeting

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies will today attend an informal meeting of World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministers in France.