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90 learners hospitalised after consuming space cookies

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Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed concern about an incident that took place on Wednesday, where 90 learners from Pulamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve were hospitalised after consuming “space cookies” which are cookies laced with marijuana. 

Police lauded for rescuing kidnapped Wits student 

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The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, has commended the swift response by a multi-disciplinary team that rescued a University of Witwatersrand student who was kidnapped on 19 September 2023 in Johannesburg. 

Western Cape gears up for 2023 matric final exams

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With just 40 days to go to the start of the written National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, the Western Cape government says it pulling out all the stops to support Grade 12 learners.

SANTACO, Labour meet to ensure compliance in taxi industry

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The Department of Employment and Labour, through its offices across the country, will delegate officials to help the taxi industry to fast track the process of compliance with labour legislation through their respective cooperatives. 

Power restored at Pyramid substation

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The City of Tshwane has reported that power has been restored this morning at the Rooiwal power station, which caught fire during last night’s storms.

South Africa continues to advocate for dialogue 

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the international community to do everything within its means to enable meaningful dialogue between warring parties, while refraining from actions that fuel the conflict. 

NSFAS makes headway in direct payment solution

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Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made strides in the implementation of its Student-Centred Model.

DPWI condemns disruption of Women in Construction event

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​​​​​​​Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has condemned in the strongest possible terms an incident of disruption which took place at a Women in Construction event in Rustenburg, North West.