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Government activities for the week 27-31 January 2025

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On Monday, 27 January, the South African Police Service (SAPS) remembers the sacrifices that men and women in blue have made and continue to make as they provide safety for all who live in South Africa. The event to mark National Police Day, will take place at Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban.

South Africa outlines G20 Presidency plans at WEF

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As the world convened in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting recently, South Africa presented its vision for the G20 Presidency this year – outlining a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

Solar project makes strides in W Cape

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The Riversdale solar energy project, which is set to bring reliable, affordable and renewable energy, is making satisfactory progress, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde.

BMA suspends operations at Oshoek Port of Entry

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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) on Sunday temporarily suspended operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry with Eswatini following a serious truck accident.

Security officers to appear in court 

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A group of security personnel are expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Friday after they were found in possession of fraudulently acquired competency certificates.

Rhino poachers handed prison sentences

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Police have commended the sentencing of three wildlife poachers, who have been found guilty of a number of serious crimes by the Skukuza Regional Court.

SA to continue promoting stability in the DRC

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South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mathu Joyini, has stated that South Africa will continue to contribute to promoting peace and stability in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo and to the continent’s overall peacekeeping efforts.

Tshwane spaza shop owners reminded of registration deadline 

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The City of Tshwane is urging spaza shop and food-handling facilities to register their businesses with the municipality.
This as the deadline for registering all spaza shops and food-handling facilities is approaching on February 28.

DPME Minister welcomes signing into law of Expropriation Bill

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The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa has welcomed the signing into law of the Expropriation Bill, saying it signals an “unequivocal step in South Africa’s spatial transformation”. on.

Jet fuel secured for OR Tambo International Airport

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The Department of Transport has announced that the fuels industry and its stakeholders have in total secured the 121.1 million litres of jet fuel needed at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

Trade, Industry and Competition unpacks Transformation Fund

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says the Transformation Fund is a critical initiative that advances South Africa’s constitutional commitment to economic redress and inclusive growth, which the dtic is bound by.