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G20 members urged to turn commitments into action to advance gender equality

Thursday, July 3, 2025

As the Third Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) draws to a close, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, has called for G20 members to transform commitments into lasting action.

North West Provincial Govt disputes that R383m will be returned to Treasury

Thursday, July 3, 2025

The North West Provincial Government has disputed claims regarding its budget expenditure for the 2024/25 financial year, after reports indicated that it would return R383 million to the National Treasury.

This is after an opposition party noted that while most provincial departments spent between 98% and 99% of their allocated budgets, which aligns with acceptable spending norms, the province’s underspending still amounts to a significant R383 million. 

According to the party, this underspending includes considerable shortfalls in key departments.

SAPS committed to combating GBVF

Thursday, July 3, 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday said it remains steadfast in its commitment to combat and prevent gender-based violence and femicide (GVBF) through its intensified nationwide operations and dedicated resources across the country.