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South Africa, let’s make history - Let’s plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day as part of President Ramaphosa’s one billion trees programme

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to work with all South Africans to plant one billion trees over the coming years. In support of the President’s vision, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched an ambitious campaign to plant 10 million trees in a single day on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026.

North West to ringfence funding for green economy initiatives

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The North West Provincial Government will explore ringfencing funding to support green economy initiatives aimed at creating sustainable jobs, promoting innovation, and unlocking economic opportunities for young people in the North West Province.

NW administers its first-ever Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection

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The North West Provincial Government has introduced a groundbreaking HIV prevention intervention through its flagship Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, administering the province’s first Lenacapavir injection to strengthen HIV prevention and help reduce new infections.

Police seize stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep

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The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with other law enforcement agencies, has dealt a significant blow to transnational organised smuggling syndicates following the seizure of suspected stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep in Johannesburg.

Government engages members of Zulu royal house on illegal migration

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A government delegation led by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi met with the Prime Minister of the Zulu Kingdom, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and members of the Royal House to discuss planned protests against illegal immigration at the end of the month.

Cold front expected to make landfall along southern coast

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the eastern parts of the country this week, while a cold front is forecast to make landfall along the southern coastline between Tuesday and Wednesday.