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IEC takes democracy programme to learners

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, is expected to launch a campaign aimed at promoting electoral democracy among learners.

SA records 2 846 new COVID-19 cases

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South Africa has recorded 2 846 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 746 424, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Wednesday.

Joe Slovo residents urged to partner with government

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Human Settlements Deputy Minister, Pam Tshwete, has condemned opportunistic individuals who have included their names on the list of those affected by the fire in Joe Slovo informal settlements in Langa, Cape Town.

Load shedding moved to stage three

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Eskom says load shedding will be reduced to stage three from 10pm this evening after six generation units were returned to service.

Duo in hot water over COVID-19 TERS fraud

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Two directors of an engineering company have been arrested for allegedly defrauding the COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) of R648 000.

Call to use resources responsibly

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While commending interventions by various stakeholders to provide water to flood-stricken areas in KwaZulu-Natal, the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has warned against abuse of resources for the benefit of a selected few.

Unlocking the potential of the oceans economy

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As part of efforts to unlock the potential of the oceans economy and drive transformation in an aggressive way, government has prioritised the acceleration of interventions in the maritime sector.

Eskom battles to reduce load shedding

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Power utility Eskom says load shedding may be reduced to stage three on Thursday, depending on the performance of generating units coming back online.

Work underway to repair flood-ravaged buildings in KZN

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is working with stakeholders to urgently repair damaged buildings and provide support to install bridges to communities in need, following recent flooding in KwaZulu-Natal.

Transnet works to restore port and rail operations

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Transnet is working hard to ensure that port and rail services return to full operation after flooding in KwaZulu-Natal interrupted operations at the Durban Port and surrounding railway lines last week.