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SAWS advises of cold, wet and windy conditions

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions across several provinces, while light snowfall is expected over the higher mountains of the Cape provinces and Drakensberg mountains.

Mashatile secures investment commitments during India visit

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa has secured commitments from Indian business leaders to expand investments in key sectors of the economy following the successful conclusion of the first leg of his working visit to India.

eThekwini distances itself from alleged housing fraud

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The eThekwini Municipality has moved to clarify its role following an alleged housing fraud case linked to a beneficiary of the Illovu Housing Project, stressing that the suspect is not a municipal employee.

Bafana Bafana arrive in Mexico 

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South Africa’s national’s men’s soccer team Bafana Bafana have arrived in Mexico ahead of the start of the FIFA Soccer World Cup next week.

Minister Meth defends push to prioritise South Africans for jobs

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Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says government is strengthening labour market enforcement and labour migration reforms to ensure South Africans are prioritised for employment opportunities, while maintaining a lawful and fair migration system.

South Africa to host inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique water meeting

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) on Friday, 5 June, in Boksburg, Johannesburg.

Minister publishes National Elephant Heritage Strategy

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has announced the publication of South Africa's National Elephant Heritage Strategy in the Government Gazette, paving the way for its implementation as a national framework for elephant conservation and management.

Nelson Mandela Bay on high alert as severe rainfall warning issued

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has urged residents, businesses, motorists and other stakeholders to exercise extreme caution after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Level 5 warning for disruptive rainfall expected on Wednesday and Thursday.