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Parents urged to protect children

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KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza, has urged parents to protect children from all forms of abuse, violence and inhumane treatment.

SA upholds human rights of people with HIV

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Deputy President David Mabuza has reaffirmed that South Africa remains committed to protecting the human rights of people with HIV and other key and vulnerable populations.

Government remains capable of managing COVID-19 pandemic

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Government remains committed and capable of managing the COVID-19 pandemic, executing a ramped up vaccination programme and running the national programmes under the acting Health Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.

Leaders urged to unite in addressing climate change

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on leaders on the continent to speak with one clear voice to emphasise the primacy of multilateralism, and to express unwavering support for the full implementation of the United Nations Climate Change Convention and its Paris Agreement.

Caution urged amidst surge in COVID-19 cases

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Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says while the rise in COVID-19 cases experienced in some provinces hasn’t yet gripped the whole country, efforts must be stepped up to fight the surge of infections

Health Minister placed on special leave

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave to enable him to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the Department of Health and a service provider, Digital Vibes.