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Several injured at 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day event

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Pretoria – Several people sustained minor injuries when strong winds blew over the marquee which was being used by the Department of Correctional Services to host the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in Paarl earlier today.

R300m for sporting facilities

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Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says the R300 million allocated to the department for the renovation and building of basic sport facilities is a step in the right direction.

Hospitality sector to absorb young people

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Pretoria – Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says her department has various programmes aimed at capacitating young people to be absorbed into the hospitality industry.

New IEC Commission member appointed

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Janet Yetta Love as a member of the Electoral Commission, according to the Presidency.

Lower rainfall impacts negatively on dam levels

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Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned that the lower-than-normal rainfall, caused by El Niño since last year, continues to impact negatively on dam levels across South Africa.

Government delivers 4.3 million homes

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Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has launched a national campaign to celebrate 4.3 million houses and housing opportunities being delivered since the dawn of democracy.

Taking democracy to schools

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Pretoria – The Independent Electoral Commission will once again be partnering with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in its Schools Democracy Week programme to educate young people about democracy.

Over 8 000 apply for IDs via eHomeAffairs

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Cape Town – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says just over 8 000 citizens have to date used eHomeAffairs to apply for smart ID cards and passports.

SA committed to Sustainable Development Goals

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Pretoria – South Africa is committed to aligning itself with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

R381m allocated to drought relief

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Cape Town – Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the department has allocated R381 million towards drought relief following the reprioritisation of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) and Ilima/Letsema funds.

Media urged to move SA forward

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Durban - The media should use its influence to shape the developmental agenda, with a view to move South Africa forward, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Minister announces a new R20.7bn business rescue package

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Cape Town – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the Independent Development Corporation (IDC) has put together a multibillion rand business rescue package for firms that have been impacted by challenges such as drought.