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Chikunga condemns persistent acts of gender-based violence

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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reiterated the call for all South Africans to rally behind the country’s fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

Limpopo four to appear in court following drug bust

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the arrest of four suspects who are expected to appear in the in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s court today on charges of the manufacturing, dealing and possession of illicit drugs.

President Ramaphosa signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the Pension Funds Amendment Bill, which amends pension-related legislation to enable the implementation of the recently legislated two-pot retirement system geared towards bolstering retirement savings.

George attends ministerial meetings on climate action in China

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Dr Dion George, will on Sunday attend the Brazil, South Africa, India and China (BASIC) Ministerial Meeting, ahead of the 8th Session of the Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) taking place in Wuhan, China.

Internet boost for rural Kromdraai community

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Residents of Kromdraai in the West Rand, Gauteng, will now be able to participate in the digital world, thanks to the Gauteng Provincial Network (GPN) free WIFI launched at Matla Combined School.

Warning against electricity scammers

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The City of Cape Town has urged residents to be aware of scammers pretending to work for the city to gain access to the residents’ homes.

South Africa welcomes ICJ advisory opinion on Israeli practices

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The Government of South Africa has welcomed the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel practices, detailing the legal consequences arising from Israeli policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.

The dtic to support programmes outlined by the President

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Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) Minister Parks Tau says his department's mandate is clear in that it will work to support and enhance the programmes instructively outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Opening of Parliament Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening.

Department commends recovery of NSFAS funds

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Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has commended the recovery of R112 million in irregular payments from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to undeserving recipients by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU).