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Government invests in tourism infrastructure to boost growth, jobs

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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government is demonstrating confidence in the tourism sector through continued investment in tourism infrastructure, aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation, which remain central priorities of government.

New FMD control measures to support farmers, protect trade

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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has approved a new set of national Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control measures aimed at providing livestock farmers with a clearer path to recovery during outbreaks while safeguarding South Africa’s agricultural trade and biosecurity.

LEDA, ZimTrade sign agreement to boost trade

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The Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and Zimbabwe's national trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade, have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade relations and creating new business opportunities between Limpopo and Zimbabwe.

Letsike to honour 50 unsung heroes of 1976 Youth Uprising

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, will lead a Youth Month Commemoration and Constitutional Democracy Programme at Constitutional Hill on Friday as South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising.

Apartheid era informer to appear in court

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A 74-year-old former apartheid informer, commonly known as an Askari, is set to appear before the Benoni Regional Court today, 25 June 2026, on multiple charges, including 15 counts of murder, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said on Thursday.

Singh calls for stronger partnerships to grow oceans economy

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As South Africa enters the next phase of developing its oceans economy, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to turn opportunities in the sector into tangible benefits.

Police appeal to taxi industry to be ambassadors of peace  

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Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane on Wednesday appealed to the taxi industry as the backbone of public transport in South Africa, to ensure that 30 June 2026 as a normal day and to not engage in the blocking of roads nor the intimidation of passengers.