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SA’s borders ready for the festive season

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As South Africa prepares for another bustling festive season – with an influx of people into and out of the country - those responsible for border posts and points of entry have been hard at work to ensure that travellers have as pleasant an experience as possible.

SA welcomes approval of AfCFTA

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has welcomed Parliament’s ratification of the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

A step closer towards land expropriation

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After a debate that lasted for over 70 minutes, a majority of the Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have voted in favour of the adoption of a report of the Constitutional Review Committee on the review of Section 25 of the Constitution.

Batohi appointed as new NDPP

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Career Advocate Shamila Batohi has been appointed as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

DPME kick-starts 25 year review of SA's democracy

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As South Africa gears up to mark 25 years of freedom in 2019, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has kick started the review process of the country’s democracy.

NSFAS receives over 400 000 applications for 2019

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Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than 400 000 funding applications for the 2019 financial year.

Cogta continues to engage Khoisan Council

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The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has committed to continue to engage the National Khoisan Council (NKC) as part of the implementation of the South African Human Rights Commission Report on the promotion of rights of the Khoi and San people.

Minister to appoint panel to look at conservation

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Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will soon appoint a high-Level panel to review policies, legislation and practices on matters of lion, elephants, leopard and rhinoceros management, breeding, hunting, trade and handling.