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SA invests in youth empowerment

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Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, has encouraged the youth to utilise all opportunities presented to them by government to grow and create their own businesses.

Two held for fuel theft

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The Hawks in the Free State have arrested two suspects for tampering with Transnet pipelines and the theft of fuel.

Youth benefit from EPWP programme

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) says some 40% of the more than one million work opportunities created through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) during the past financial year have gone to the youth.

Communities urged to protect their properties amid fire season

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, has urged communities and landowners to remain vigilant and protect themselves and their properties from potential devastation of wildfires with extremely chilly weather conditions expected from Wednesday.

NPA taking aim at local government corruption

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The National Director for Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the time for corruption and impunity in municipalities is “no longer a given or a reality”, with many notable cases to be enrolled against alleged corrupt officials and their corruptors.

Public warned against illegal dam construction

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has advised the public to approach the department’s dam safety office for guidance on application requirements for licences to construct new dams, and to alter or enlarge a dam.

Respect, protect rights of older persons

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Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has called upon South Africans to respect, defend and uphold the dignity, integrity and safety of older persons.

Young academics urged to participate in research

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Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on young and black academics to partake in the department’s research support provided to South African public universities.