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Teen pregnancy a threat to social and economic development

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says the scourge of teenage pregnancy is not only a health concern but a threat to the nation’s social and moral fibre and future prosperity.

Government to ensure that the SANDF is well resourced 

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

In spite of the ongoing financial constraints which affect the planning and operations of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), government has assured the troops that they will have the resources needed to defend and protect the country.

Police Commissioner reiterates commitment to rule of law

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to addressing the serious allegations of corruption within SAPS.

Government to publish strategy for planned disaster risk management

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

With the Southern African region experiencing a growing number of climate-related disasters, government says it will increase its focus on reducing the fiscal and human cost of disasters by planning for them instead of reacting to them.