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Government reaffirms gender equality commitment at Portraits of Power exhibition

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and honouring women’s legacies at the inaugural Portraits of Power exhibition, which pays tribute to Charlotte Mannya Maxeke’s enduring contribution to women’s leadership and social justice.

Preserving the gains of our democracy requires ethical leadership

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South Africa's democracy was forged through the courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination of those who believed in the ideals of freedom, equality and human dignity. The road to freedom was neither easy nor without immense pain. It demanded extraordinary resilience from generations who endured injustice, oppression and personal hardship in pursuit of a democratic South Africa where all people could enjoy equal rights and opportunities. The democratic gains achieved over the past three decades were hard-won and remain a shared national responsibility.

Gauteng PKTT commended for various arrests

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The Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has commended the newly established Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for making significant breakthroughs in investigations into the murders of political party members and ward councillors in Gauteng.

SIU to probe Mangaung municipal police and health dept tenders

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed two Proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct in the affairs of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Police operationalisation and the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health’s voluntary medical male circumcision tender.

Eskom reports 441 days without load shedding

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South Africa has reached 441 consecutive days without load shedding, as Eskom reports continued improvements in generation performance, reduced reliance on diesel and lower levels of unplanned outages.

Eastern Cape Health commemorates World Breastfeeding Week

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The Eastern Cape Department of Health, in partnership with the National Department of Health and other stakeholders, is commemorating World Breastfeeding Week with renewed calls to strengthen breastfeeding support and improve infant nutrition.

SAPS salutes women in blue

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As the country commemorates Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched its campaign, which celebrates the dedication, resilience and professionalism of female officers who stand at the forefront of protecting women, children and other vulnerable groups while helping to build safer communities.

Eskom welcomes Presidential green light on restructuring

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Eskom has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s green light on Phase I work of the Presidency’s Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT), which sets out the framework for establishing a fully independent state-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO).

Call to register ahead of election proclamation

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all eligible South Africans to register and verify their voter registration details before the proclamation of the 2026 Local Government Elections date on Friday, 7 August 2026.

Police Ministerial Imbizo to place GBVF under the spotlight

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Police Deputy Minister Dr Polly Boshielo and Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, will today lead a gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) Crime Prevention Ministerial Imbizo in Ivory Park, Tembisa.

Empowering communities through sustainable spaza shops

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For generations, spaza shops have been an integral part of South Africa’s township and rural communities, reflecting the resilience, entrepreneurial spirit and determination of ordinary people to create economic opportunities despite challenging circumstances.