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SA drums up support for IMO council re-election

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Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has appealed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) member States in Africa, Europe, America, Asia and the Oceanic states to support the country in its quest to retain its position in the council.

Six alleged hitmen arrested in KZN

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The multi-disciplinary provincial project task team, set up to deal with serious crimes in KwaZulu-Natal, has arrested six hitmen outside Richards Bay.

Dti to amend Sugar Act if dispute not resolved

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The Department of Trade and Industry is considering amending the Sugar Act should the current impasse between the South African Cane Growers Association (SACGA) and South African Farmer Development Association (SAFDA) is not resolved.

Energy Department responds to Earthlife legal action

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The Department of Energy has noted media reports about Earthlife Africa and the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute’s (SAFCEI) urgent court interdict around South Africa’s procurement of nuclear.

SA to host 6th AU youth dialogue

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Over 350 youth leaders from across the continent will next week convene in Tshwane to discuss how the African Union (AU) could better engage young people in the political process and create opportunities for them while supporting the efforts to promote democracy.

Court wants details on mooted grant payment methods

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The Constitutional Court has directed Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to give reasons if any, on why alternatives described in the Auditor General’s report are not feasible.

Police bolster farm protection this festive season

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South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and reservists will be deployed as a force multiplier during this festive season to respond to farm murders and general safety in South Africa.

Water debt write-off not on the cards

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Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says the department would be unable to provide emergency water support to municipalities until significant interventions have been made on the recovery of debt.

Live within your means

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Consumers are urged to guard their expenditure and to live within their means following the decisions announced by rating agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

Minister addresses inaccurate media narrative

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Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has noted with concern the misleading media reports about her comments during a 702 radio interview on the allegations of corruption between Multichoice and Africa News Network (ANN7 TV).

New road set to ease Durban congestion

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Durban residents can look forward to free flowing traffic with the official opening of the new Dumisani Makhaye Drive (Main Road 577) in Clermont, Durban, by President Jacob Zuma on Saturday, 2 December 2017.