South Africa

Calls for Thusong Centres to be adequately funded

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18 Sep 2019

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General Phumla Williams has called for Thusong Centres to be adequately funded.

Hlongwa to be laid to rest on Saturday

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18 Sep 2019

Preparations for the official funeral service of the late Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Bavelile Hlongwa, are well underway and she will be laid to rest on Saturday.

SA commits to empower women in standards development

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South Africa has signed a Declaration on Gender Responsive Standards and Standards Development, joining over 55 other countries in efforts to meaningfully include women in all decision making in standards development.

Khawuleza delivers world class clinic in Lusikisiki

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17 Sep 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched the National Health Insurance (NHI)-ready Lusikisiki Village Clinic.

Man arrested for false bomb threat

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17 Sep 2019

Police in Gauteng have arrested a man after he made an alleged bomb threat at Menlyn Maine Shopping Centre in the East of Pretoria.

DMRE honours late Deputy Minister Hlongwa

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17 Sep 2019

The life and times of Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa was commemorated at a memorial service held on Tuesday.

Two motorists held for speeding

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Two motorists were arrested for alleged reckless and negligent driving in separate incidents during a special operation conducted on the R21.

Chikunga sets the bar for public servants

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17 Sep 2019

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says public servants must strive to service citizens while upholding high professional and ethical standards.

AfCFTA under the spotlight at ISO assembly

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17 Sep 2019

Support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement formed part of discussions at the 42nd General Assembly of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), currently underway in Cape Town.

Pushing new frontiers to curb illegal drug trade

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17 Sep 2019

A potent and effective global response is required to protect world citizens against the proliferation of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals, says National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole.

Parliament focuses on gender-based violence

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17 Sep 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces to focus the attention of elected public representatives and the nation at large on the crisis of gender-based violence and femicide.

StatsSA embarks on Census 2021 Mini Test

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17 Sep 2019

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will between 9 October and 6 November conduct a Census 2021 Mini Test across the country in preparation for the 2021 population survey.

KZN to clamp down on stock theft

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17 Sep 2019

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has noted with shock and concern the rise of stock theft cases in the province.

Minister advocates for women empowerment

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17 Sep 2019

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on the international maritime community to commit to creating opportunities for women and a conducive environment for them to thrive in the sector.

Parliament blasts poor handling of toddler rape case

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17 Sep 2019

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called out the poor handling of a reported rape case of a three-year-old girl in the Western Cape.

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