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AU to establish fund for future pandemics

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The African Union Health Commission has committed to establishing a response plan and fund as part of the overall strategy to tackle the risk of impending waves of COVID-19 and future pandemics.

African leadership can help realise continental potential

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa is in need of “strong democracies, accountable institutions, capable leaders, peace and stability” if the continent is to take advantage of the potential of its vast human capital and mineral resources.

FBI, Hawks net R100m internet scam suspects

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Eight foreign nationals, aged between 33 and 52, were on Tuesday morning arrested for their links to an alleged R100 million internet scam during a large-scale operation in Cape Town.

Zikalala condemns shooting of Durban entrepreneur

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has warned that incidents like shooting of Max's Lifestyle owner, has the potential of derailing government’s efforts of growing township tourism and the township economies in general.

SARS appoints High Wealth Individual Segment director

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the appointment of Natasha Singh, a chartered accountant with more than 20 years’ experience, as Director: High Wealth Individual (HWI) Segment.

GCIS commemorates the 44th anniversary of Black Wednesday

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The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is joining South Africa’s media industry in commemorating the 44th anniversary of Black Wednesday, a day set aside to reflect on and discuss media freedom.

NERSA, Eskom head to court over pricing

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) says it is studying a court application by Eskom, which seeks to compel the energy regulator to reconsider Eskom’s tariff increase application.

Motshekga boosts fight for non-sexist society

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has called on men and women to never cease to fight for a non-sexist society with a deep respect for its women and girl children.

Four poachers arrested

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The South African National Parks (SANpark) has announced the arrest of four rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) over the weekend and today.

Government continues efforts to assist migrant children

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Unaccompanied and separated migrant children from the Kids Haven shelter have extended their gratitude to the South African government for granting them refugee status and allowing them access to education and basic needs.