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Durban hands over tools of trade to 24 tourism businesses

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Durban Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the tourism sector and supporting local tourism enterprises through the handover of tools of trade valued at a combined R720 000 to 24 tourism businesses.

Chikunga champions stronger support for women entrepreneurs

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If South Africa is to achieve meaningful economic transformation, women entrepreneurs must be given more access to finance, markets, procurement opportunities and investment, Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga said on Friday.

North West on high alert amid expectation of severe weather

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The North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), in coordination with district and local municipalities, emergency services and other relevant stakeholders, has activated monitoring and preparedness measures, as the province braces for severe weather conditions.

Two men sentenced to life for murder of DA councillor

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed Pietermaritzburg Regional Court’s decision to sentence two men to life imprisonment for the murder of the uMngeni Democratic Alliance councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

Police nab alleged Emfuleni fleet tender supplier

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A suspect linked to a R16 million fleet tender awarded by the Emfuleni Local Municipality is set to appear before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court on Monday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.

Nzimande urges research funding beyond leading universities

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Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has flagged the continued concentration of public research funding at South Africa’s leading universities, saying institutional inequality limits the country’s ability to draw on talent across the entire higher education system.

Cape Mainline reopens after severe storm damage

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Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has completed the recovery and reconstruction of the Cape Mainline, following severe storm damage and major washaways in the Western Cape.

Condolences for Tshepang Nyathi

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Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tshepang Nyathi, who was tragically killed during a Spring Day celebration.