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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini promises to reduce lobola payments as incentive to end GBV
Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini promised to look into reducing lobola payments if men do better to end the scourge of…
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Here’s what to do if you have been approved for the R350 grant but still don’t have a pay date
The South African Social Security Agency has told those who been approved to get the R350 Social Relief of Distress…
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Childhood vaccination rates begin to recover post Covid-19, but not everywhere, UN says
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a…
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Western Cape Prasa regrets cancelling rail security contracts during COVID
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape said its decision to cancel security contracts in…
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Another interest rate hike this month
Debt-laden consumers in South Africa will be facing yet more hardship as the cost of borrowing looks likely to increase…
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President Ramaphosa calls for unity in Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his call for unity on the African continent. While delivering his address at the African…
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SIU orders 3 ex-Western Cape municipal officials to pay back R400 000 for PPE fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) said three former Western Cape municipal officials have been ordered to pay back R400,000 lost…
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Professor Salim Abdool Karim: We need to be prepared to tackle the next set of pandemics
One of South Africa’s chief Covid-19 advisers, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, yesterday launched a book titled Standing Up For Science:…
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COVID-19 vaccine scheme for poorest has $2.6bn left to spend as pandemic recedes
Several billions of dollars left in a scheme to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s poorest could be diverted to…
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Over 700 arrests for delaying building projects
The effects of the construction mafia on building projects across the country are reaching critical levels. Over 700 arrests have…
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Government to lose billions from expired vaccines
The government could lose almost R4-billion from expired Covid-19 vaccines. Over the last year, demand for the jab has dropped…
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Alarming HIV infection rate in KZN youth
The 11th SA Aids Conference kicked off in Durban against the backdrop of alarming HIV infection numbers. Approximately 1,300 young…
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Popo Maja charged in Digital Vibes tender saga
Senior health department official Popo Maja has been charged with fraud over the controversial Digital Vibes deal. Maja was suspended…
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Western Cape farms devastated by floods
The Western Cape Agriculture Department is worried about the citrus harvest and farming communities locked in towns. That’s as heavy…
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Panyaza Lesufi: Many jobs on Nasi Spani campaign are full time & others are part-time vacancies
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi said the jobs advertised through the Nasi Spani campaign are meant to help deal with load…
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EFF slams NPA over non-prosecution of KZN officials implicated in COVID fraud
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of letting KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government officials off the…
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Saftu: Latest GDP figure not worth celebrating
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) said it didn’t believe it was worth celebrating the country’s new gross…
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Sentiment in SA manufacturing falls to 3-year low as business conditions deteriorate
Sentiment in South Africa’s manufacturing industry over business conditions in the next six months has plunged to depressed levels last…
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Here are the Sassa payment dates for June
SASSA said people have experienced significant financial hardships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. “There are many individuals and…
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Governor Kganyago: Power cuts & high inflation still threat to the economy
Load shedding, high inflation and a local currency still under pressure are just some of the factors cited by South…
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