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Explosives smuggler handed 15-year sentence

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks) in Limpopo has welcomed the 15-year prisn sentence handed to explosives smuggler, Alois Kamwaza.

President Ramaphosa in Kenya

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Official State Visit to Kenya has kicked off in the East African country.

Ekurhuleni serial rapist found guilty

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The sentence of Ekurhuleni serial rapist Nkosinathi Phakathi will be handed down in the Pretoria High Court sitting in Palm Ridge over two days in December.

Mabuza visits Western Cape to engage military veterans

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Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Presidential Task Team on Military Veterans, will on Thursday visit the Western Cape, to hold engagements with military veteran associations.

Eskom launches digital platform for skills database

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Eskom has announced an online platform in response to what it calls an “overwhelming response” to its call for skilled and experienced persons to support the power utility’s turnaround strategy.

NASA, SA renew lunar exploration partnership

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The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday signed a letter of intent to formalise a space exploration partnership.

Early warning issued for farmers to mitigate disaster impact

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has advised dryland farmers to prioritise drought-tolerant cultivars, and wait for sufficient moisture before planting and remain within the planting window.

Phaahla to attend SADC Health Summit

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Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will this week join his Southern African Development Community (SADC) counterparts during the summit to review the progress made to address the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Public hearings into water agency bill kick off

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Water and Sanitation Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, has emphasised that the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) is not the solution to the current challenges facing the country, but it would work simultaneously with other projects to alleviate water issues.