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Government vows tougher action against GBVF

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Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has vowed that government will intensify its response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), as South Africa mourns nine women killed in the Ekurhuleni region since July this year.

Government develops plan to improve truck-stop facilities

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In a significant milestone toward building a safer freight logistics system for truck drivers, government has launched a plan to improve truck-stop facilities by turning them into professionally managed sites where drivers can park, rest and access essential services.

Third Ekurhuleni murder victim identified

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The body of Gracious Nkomo has been positively identified as one of the women whose bodies were discovered along the R21 in Kempton Park in recent grim findings of the bodies of missing women in and around Ekurhuleni.

Protecting children from cyberbullying is everyone’s responsibility

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Digital technology has transformed childhood. It has changed how young people learn, communicate, access information and participate in society. For the basic education sector, technology presents significant opportunities to expand access to learning and information, strengthen teaching and prepare learners for an increasingly digital world.

President Ramaphosa welcomes R2bn Club Med investment

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the opening of South Africa’s first Club Med resort, describing the more than R2 billion development as a vote of confidence in the country’s tourism industry, businesses and people.

Department engages Auditor-General on SETA board appointments

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The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) says it is continuing to engage with the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on matters relating to the appointment of accounting authority members at Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

Police discover ninth body in Dawn Park

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Police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday (17 September 2026) morning in Dawn Park, Boksburg, following the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months.