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Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery 

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum.

Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine’s first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid.

Government develops strategy to accelerate industrial projects

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Government has developed a Spatial Industrial Development (SID) Strategy to accelerate the rollout of major catalytic industrial projects which will benefit small businesses and communities across the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

Hamilton Ndlovu’s appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a high court judgment dismissing controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu’s application to reinstate an appeal against the Special Tribunal decision to set aside a R158 million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract.

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

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Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.

South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine

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The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.

Police conduct over 3 000 compliance inspections 

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.

Home Affairs ramps up digitilisation efforts

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Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has assured Parliament that the department is intensifying efforts to improve service delivery, starting with eliminating long queues through collaboration with banks on the rollout of the Digital ID.