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Bringing hope to the community of Meloding

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A group of women in the Free State are eradicating poverty in Meloding, Virginia, through a community development and nutrition centre that provides daily meals to unemployed and vulnerable residents.

Baking to save lives

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What started as a passion project for women to be financially independent is now a booming bakery business that has created about 25 employment opportunities.

Energy transition must leave no one behind

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Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says South Africa will pursue a transition from a high to low carbon emissions path that does not leave the vulnerable and most affected behind.

E Cape hands over R1m shearing shed to Ngqushwa farmers

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The Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC, Nonkqubela Pieters, will close off Youth Month by handing over a shearing shed worth R1.1 million to farmers who encourage youth participation.

Durban heavy rain not a tornado, says Weather Service

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that the disruptive rain which led to localised flooding across large parts of KwaZulu-Natal, was due to a landspout, not a tornado, as most people suspected.

Two judges placed on suspension

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed two judges on suspension to allow an investigation into their alleged misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal.

Former municipal officials to pay back PPE money

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Three former Matzikama Local Municipality officials have been ordered to pay back some R400 000 to the Western Cape municipality after they colluded with a company in the awarding of a PPE contract.

Youth urged to consider careers in green economy

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has identified the green economy as a career option that young people should consider to gain access to new opportunities, possibilities for employment, ownership and shared prosperity.