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Eskom welcomes DFFE decision on Minimum Emission Standards

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Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) pertaining to the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission levels at Kusile power station.

Infrastructure investment critical for success of AfCFTA

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the success of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) depends on the investment in infrastructure in the areas of electricity generation, transportation, as well as freight and logistics distribution.

Citizens urged to participate in imbizo

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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has called on residents to play an active role in determining the future of their communities by participating in the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo programme.

Fort Hare council called to ensure good governance

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good governance and takes immediate steps to correct and hold accountable any management members and administration for breach of policy.

Creecy pays tribute to firefighting pilot

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Kishugu Aviation aerial firefighting pilot, Justin van As, who lost his life in an aircraft accident.

COGTA launches drive to save young men's lives

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The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Deputy Minister, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, has assured citizens that government will leave no stone unturned in dealing with criminal elements that have infiltrated initiation schools.

Public warned of bogus online schools

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Umalusi says it is seriously concerned about the mushrooming of bogus online schools, as well as the increase in the reported cases of fake certificates being sold to unsuspecting members of the public.

Anti-substance abuse campaign goes to Durban

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Social Development Deputy Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, together with a team of departmental officials, will today visit the Port of Durban to learn more about drug trafficking in the maritime industry.

Government committed to supporting SEZs

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Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Fikile Majola on Thursday reiterated his department's commitment to enhancing support to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which are important instruments for growing the economy.

Cabinet commends Netherlands, Denmark visit

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Cabinet has commended the engagements between President Cyril Ramaphosa, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, during the joint working visit in Pretoria this week.