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DWS one step closer to establishing national water agency

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is one step closer to establishing the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) to ensure sustainable, equitable and reliable supply of water from national water resources infrastructure.

Government welcomes ICC arrest warrants application

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Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Hard work at Eskom keeps the lights on

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Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa is in large part thanks to the hard work of officials at Eskom.

Babanango natural spring to benefit thousands of residents in KZN

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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says the department is in the process of transforming water from the natural spring in Babanango into quality drinkable water that will benefit more than 250 000 households in Zululand and uMzinyathi District Municipalities. 

Government activities for the week 20 - 24 May 2024

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On Tuesday, 21 May, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will visit the Thornveld farm (portion 1 of farm Welgewagd 233 KB) located in Dwaalboom farming area near Thabazimbi, Waterberg District.

Condolences for the people of Iran following air disaster

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African people and government, extended his condolences to the people of Iran following the death of President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi and well as that country’s Foreign Minister.

Overseas special votes conclude

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The Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that overall, special voting abroad proceeded smoothly with no major incidents.

Government launches Child Protection Week

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The Department of Social Development has launched the annual Child Protection Week campaign saying that while has much has been achieved in protecting the rights of children, challenges remain.

Call to vote in upcoming elections

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming 2024 National and Provincial elections.