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Load shedding reduced to Stage 4

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Eskom announced on Sunday that load shedding will now be downgraded to Stage 4 until further notice.

“Eskom will publish a full statement in due course,” the short notice read.

Government works for formalise informal settlements

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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster says government is working around the clock to formalise the many informal settlements across South Africa to help protect residents from floods and fires.

Safety of children in schools remains a priority

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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster says it is dealing with social ills in schools, such as bullying, gender-based violence (GBV), child pregnancy, alcohol, and drug pedd

SA prioritises childhood literacy

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the department is piloting and evaluating innovative ways to support teachers in the teaching of reading.

Tracing of close contacts of Benoni cholera victim underway

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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster announced on Sunday that the Gauteng Health Department is monitoring immediate contacts, including the workplace of a 24-year-old from Wattville, Benoni, who succumbed to the cholera.

Two more sluice gates closed at Vaal Dam

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The Department of Water and Sanitation’s Hydrological Monitoring and Forecasting System has shown a substantial drop in water capacity at the Vaal Dam, resulting in two more sluice gates being clos

Sport department congratulates Momentum Proteas

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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has congratulated the Momentum Proteas for reaching the finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time on Friday, 24 February.

SA explains abstention from Ukraine resolution vote

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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says South Africa continues to express its deep regret that the war in Ukraine, which marks its first anniversary, continues to destroy innocent lives and critical infrastructure, as well as displacement of millions of people.

KZN ploughs R70m into youth unemployment

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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will in April disperse R70 million from the Youth Empowerment Fund to applicants who meet the requirements, Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on Friday

Eskom keeps close eye on power stations

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Power utility Eskom says it is keeping a hawk's eye on its power stations in the midst of ongoing load shedding, as it implements varying stages of the electricity-saving measure.