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KZN declares Thursday day of prayer and mourning

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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council has declared Thursday as a provincial day of prayer and mourning to show solidarity with the bereaved families and to pray for people who passed away during the flash floods that swept through the province.

Government steps up flood relief intervention

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In a statement issued on Monday, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Ministry said the department would lead the coordination of the post-disaster management work through its National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC).

Child support grant stops at 18 years

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The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded child support grant beneficiaries that the grant lapses when the child reaches 18 years old.

Eight days left to polls

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In exactly eight days, millions of South Africans will go to the polls to make their mark in the 2019 National and Provincial Elections.

Sugar imports leave a bitter taste in local industry

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There is a need for the local sugar industry to consider diversifying its product offering if it is to remain a viable industry that is able to create jobs, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Petrol price hike in May

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Consumers will have to dig even deeper into their pockets as both grades of petrol are set to increase by 54 cents a litre this week.

Zambia's Kaunda turns 95

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the former President of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, for his selfless fight against imperialism, colonialism and apartheid.