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2 April deadline to object election candidates

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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has reminded members of the public that they have until 5pm on 2 April to object to the nomination of candidates contesting the 8 May national and provincial elections.

Water levels remain stable

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Although the country’s dam levels reflect a slight decline compared to the same period last year, the latest report has indicated a general increase in water reservoirs.

SA Library for the Blind turns 100

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The South African Library for the Blind (SALB) has launched a centenary book about the library’s 100-year history.

No new FMD cases detected

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The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) says no new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) have been detected in the last seven weeks.

Kieswetter guns for tax dodgers, SARS stability

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Newly appointed South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has sent a strong warning to tax dodgers, saying the revenue collector would work hard to collect each and every cent due to the national fiscus.

Repo rate unchanged at 6.75%

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has maintained the repurchase rate (repo) at 6.75%, Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday.

Grassroots inventors get much needed boost

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The Department of Science of Technology has launched the Grassroots Innovation Programme aimed at assisting people with innovation ideas to market their ideas.

SA hopeful to maintain favourable credit rating

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South Africa is hopeful of retaining a favourable credit rating, with Moody’s due to release its sovereign rating review report for Africa’s southernmost tip country.

Online platform links SMMEs to opportunities

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s drive of promoting SMMEs and stimulating job creation received a shot in the arm on Thursday when Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) launched an innovative business funding platform.

51% of SA youth can’t pay tertiary tuition

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About 51% of South Africa’s youth - between ages 18 - 24 do not have the financial means to pay for their tertiary tuition, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced.

Keeping SA clean

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South Africans have been actively working around the clock to ensure that they keep the country clean as part of the Good Green Deeds programme.