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Hub to support local filmmakers

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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is set to launch a facility that will provide local filmmakers, editors and digital entrepreneurs with space that has high-speed internet and resources.

Deputy President condemns land grabs

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Deputy President David Mabuza has condemned land grabs and assured the public that government has put in place legislative measures to ensure the efficient and orderly redistribution of land.

SA: A people of resilience

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While the South African economy has over the last couple of years taken a beating, her people continue to rise above often difficult circumstances.

Defence force to assist in repatriating SA citizens in China

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Tuesday confirmed that it is part of a multi-disciplinary team that has been instructed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to repatriate South African citizens from the COVID-19 hit city of Wuhan in China.

Autopax employees to receive balance of salaries

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The Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) Administrator Bongisizwe Mpondo has instructed the group’s finance department to immediately release funds to Autopax to pay employee salaries.

Patrick Setshedi appointed acting IPID head

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Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has appointed Patrick Setshedi as the Acting Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

Foreign nationals in Cape Town urged to follow laws

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Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs Chairperson, Advocate Bongani Bongo, has called for an immediate resolution of the situation involving foreign nationals, who were located outside the Central Methodist Mission Church in Cape Town.

GDP down by 1.4%

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The South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2019, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed, putting the country into a technical recession.

Coordination important for EPWP success

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says robust engagement and coordination amongst social sector departments and partners is of paramount importance for the success of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

SA sees decline in rhino poaching

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South Africa is making progress in the fight against rhino poaching with figures showing a steady decline for the fourth consecutive year.