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Professionalising the public service

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01 Jun 2021

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has appointed a task team to assist government through the National School of Government (The NSG), to finalise the National Implementation Framework towards the professionalisation of the public service.

Eskom implements stage 2 load shedding, warns of further power cuts

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31 May 2021

Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 4pm on Monday to 5am Tuesday morning, as a cold front hits the country.

Tourism Equity Fund: Minister calls for patience

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31 May 2021

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has called for patience from those seeking answers regarding their Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) applications.

Police divers recover body from water canal

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31 May 2021

A 30-year-old man has been taken into police custody for an alleged murder which occurred on a farm in Theunissen on Sunday.

Alleged Dududu drug dealer nabbed for attempted murder

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31 May 2021

In the early hours of Sunday morning, police members from Dududu South African Police Service (SAPS) received information that men at a tavern were threatening patrons with firearms.

Fourteen nabbed for possession of illegal firearms

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31 May 2021

Police arrested 14 suspects and recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition on Friday night in Khayelitsha, in Cape Town.

A South Africa for all

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31 May 2021

As South Africa marks the 60th year since becoming an apartheid republic, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the anniversary is a painful reminder of the country’s racist past.

SA welcomes resolution to investigate violations, abuse during Israel–Palestine conflict

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31 May 2021

South Africa has welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution to ensure respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem and Israel.

SA reports 3 755 new COVID-19 infections

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31 May 2021

South Africa has recorded 3 755 new COVID-19 infections, as President Cyril Ramaphosa moved the country to lockdown adjusted level two, with effect from Monday.

More than 60% of public healthcare workers vaccinated

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30 May 2021

South Africa has vaccinated more than 67% of public healthcare workers, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

SA acts against rising COVID-19 infections

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30 May 2021

In an effort to counter the increase in the number of COVID-19 infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be placed on Adjusted Alert Level 2 with effect from Monday.

President Ramaphosa to address the nation

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30 May 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 19h00 today on developments in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SA, France commit to strengthening relations

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28 May 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, have committed to strengthening relations between the two nations following bilateral talks at the Union Buildings on Friday.

SA sees increase in alien species

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28 May 2021

The number of alien species that has been established in South Africa has increased by 15% from 1 637 to 1 880, about a third of which are invasive, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy.

General Shoke bids farewell at Change of Command parade

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28 May 2021

The outgoing Chief of the South African National Defence Force, General Solly Shoke, has thanked those who have supported him throughout his career and in the demanding job as the Chief of the SANDF.

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