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President Ramaphosa welcomes reform of visa regime

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the newly gazetted reforms to South Africa’s visa regime as a major step towards attracting international skills and investment, growing tourism and creating jobs.

Four suspects arrested for extortion

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Police from the Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation Unit and Johannesburg Metro Police Department have arrested four suspects for extortion and intimidation in the Johannesburg CBD this week.

Lusikisiki massacre suspect was on parole: NPA

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says a man arrested in connection with the murder of 18 people in the Eastern Cape was currently out on parole for murder, while the massacre took place.

SA, Norway Ministers to drive talks on climate change mitigation

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South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George and his counterpart from Norway, Minister of Climate and Environment Tore Onshuus Sandvik, have been appointed to steer informal consultations on mitigation before and during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).

SOEs urged to provide opportunities to young engineers

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) have a critical role to play in providing economic opportunities to young people, which will enable them to gain practical work experience in the construction sector.

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in KZN

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of potentially severe thunderstorms over the northwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal with damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail on Wednesday.

Limpopo police on a manhunt for two alleged rapists

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The Burgersfort Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) Unit has intensified a manhunt for two unknown male suspects who allegedly raped an elderly woman in the Mecklenburg policing area on Monday morning at about 01:00.

KZN hosts Emerging Property Developers' Summit

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Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will on Thursday address the maiden Emerging Property Developers' Summit, organised by the KwaZulu-Natal Property Sector Association in Zimbali, north of Durban.