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W Cape heavy rains bring some relief

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The Department of Water and Sanitation says Western Cape farmers can only hope for more rains during this rainy season to enable them to harvest more crops before the rains begin to wane at the end of October.

SADC senior officials meet

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The Standing Committee of Senior Officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) begins its meetings today.

SA woman scientist makes waves abroad

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President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Senamile Masango, who became the first African woman to conduct the first African-led experiment at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) laboratory in Switzerland.

Eskom operates a resilient power system

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Eskom now operates a resilient power system with excess capacity positioning it to support South Africa’s economic recovery, says the power utility’s interim Group Chief Executive Johnny Dladla.

Deputy President in Lesotho on a Working Visit

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will travels to Lesotho on Wednesday where he will consult with the new government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, leaders of opposition parties, the college of chiefs as well as civil society stakeholders in the country.

Scores gather in Kimberley for Women's Day

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Scores of people are gathering at Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberly on Wednesday for the national commemoration of Women’s day. The event is scheduled to be addressed by President Jacob Zuma.

MPs reject motion of no confidence

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After a marathon voting session that was conducted by means of a secret ballot, the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) have voted against a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma.

Congratulations Caster!

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Sport and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi has congratulated athlete Caster Semenya on her bronze medal win at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in London.