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SA's marine protection increases

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The gazetting of a network of 20 new representative Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has increased South Africa’s marine ecosystem area under protection in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Provinces announce their MECs

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Ten Gauteng Provincial Government Members of the Executive (MEC) will be sworn in this morning.

FMD outbreak officially over

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While control measures remain in place in the high surveillance area of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has declared the end of the outbreak.

Task team to advise on sexual harassment in universities

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Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Naledi Pandor has appointed a Ministerial Task Team to advise on matters relating to sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) in public universities in South Africa.

Motorists urged to drive safely

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The Department of Transport has called on motorists to always be on high alert, observe any distractions that might affect their ability to drive safely and keep a safe driving distance, following two major accidents.

Promoting sanitary dignity

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As the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD), the Department of Women is hosting a Sanitary Dignity Indaba to share the best practice, lessons learnt, challenges and opportunities experienced during the roll out of the programme in provinces.

Suspects in foreign students' robbery arrested

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National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has welcomed and applauded the arrest of three suspects in connection with the robbery of international students in Mamelodi earlier this month.

Spotlight on child protection

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South Africa is set to commemorate national Child Protection Week, which aims to raise awareness of the rights of children.

Mid-year examinations in full swing

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The mid-year examinations administered by the Basic Education Department (DBE) continue this afternoon as candidates sit to write Life Sciences in the second session at 14:00.

A hero's welcome for Saray Khumalo

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South African mountaineer Saray Khumalo hopes that her conquering of Mount Everest will inspire Africans – especially young women - to reach for their goals in life.

US congratulates President Ramaphosa

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The United States has congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration as President of the Republic of South Africa and the members of the sixth democratically-elected National Assembly.

Africa to rise again

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged people on the continent to use the Fourth Industrial Revolution to develop Africa and create jobs for the youth and women as the continent commemorates Africa Day.