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President: GBV perpetrators cannot go unpunished

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the approval of three critical pieces of legislation will strengthen the criminal justice system and ensure harsh penalties for those found guilty of GBV.

SA moves to Adjusted Alert Level 2

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Restrictions on movements of people and gatherings have been eased in South Africa following a steady decline in new COVID-19 infections.

Government to introduce new digital COVID-19 certificate

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Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says despite South Africa not having gone the route of issuing vaccination passports, the country has commenced with the development of a digital vaccination certificate to confirm that a person has been vaccinated.

Parliament notes Sasria R3.9bn injection request

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The South African Special Risks Insurance Association (Sasria) has told Parliament that they will need a further R3.9 billion to strengthen its balance sheet following the July civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.