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CoCT taps into 'world's largest aquifer' to boost water supply
This forms part of the city's water strategy to make the municipality more resilient to drought and other climate shocks.
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Makhura raises concerns over Soweto’s increase in COVID-19 cases
The Gauteng premier said the provincial government would implement several interventions to curb the surge of infections in Soweto, including law enforcement to ensure that regulations are adhered to by residents.
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Zanu-PF hits back at ANC's Magashule over Zimbabwean Lives Matter comments
Zanu-PF spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa said that ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule had been hoodwinked by those wanting to destabilise Zimbabwe.
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PIC appoints Sholto Dolamo as acting chief investment officer
Dolamo served as the asset manager's head of research and project development before taking up this position.
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Police clash with #ZimbabweanLivesMatter protesters at embassy in Pretoria
The Not in My Name Movement had organised the picket out the Zimbabwe High Commission to protest the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe.
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ConCourt dismisses Zuma’s bid to overturn Hanekom defamation ruling
The High Court ruled that he defamed ANC veteran Derek Hanekom by calling him a 'known enemy agent'.
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George traffic officer shot, wounded in the neck in apparent robbery
The officer was attacked on Friday morning during an apparent robbery.
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Women's Day: Ramaphosa says SA must end gender discrimination, protect women
President Ramaphosa will deliver keynote address to mark this year's Women's Day, under the theme is ‘Gender equality: realising women's rights for an equal future’.
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SIU identifies 2 Gauteng health officials who allegedly aided PPE corruption
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said one of these officials has resigned, but he's not yet divulged the name of the suspect.
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‘We're facing thugs in uniform’-Thabiso Zulu on failed intimidation case
KZN whistleblower Thabiso Zulu says state resources were being used by KZN politicians to silence those fighting for justice, after charges of intimidation and incitement against him failed to stick.
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4.4 million S. Africans have received R350 COVID-19 grant, says Sassa
Sassa says there's been a vast improvement in the disbursement of the money after initial glitches left many people in the lurch.
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Govt: No ministers implicated in corruption will be let off with slap on wrist
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said all departments would be expected to submit procurement contracts to the inter-ministerial team to be published and scrutinised.
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SA records 306 more COVID-19 deaths and over 8,000 new cases
As of Friday, South Africa has 9, 604 COVID-19 related deaths after recording 306 more fatalities. More than 300,000 people have recovered from the virus.
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CoCT: Damage done in recent protests will cost millions to repair
Over the past two weeks, there have been multiple protests, many of which have turned violent.
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Health workers prefer digital platforms to internal comms for info – Study
Researchers from the Human Sciences Research Council and UKZN say this calls for the government to improve its use of digital platforms to communicate with its employees and the general public.
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Appointed SA envoys Mufamadi, Mbete to leave for Zimbabwe soon
Scores of activists and anti-government protesters have been rounded up, beaten and arrested over the past week in what say is a brutal government crackdown.
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Cabinet rallies behind Ramaphosa’s fight against corruption
The presidency has announced that Ramaphosa has formed a new committee chaired by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, which will look at all COVID-19 related government procurement.
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Mkhize to keep a close eye on KZN as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly
KZN is bracing for a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, with the province expected to peak in the next few weeks.
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Judgment in tobacco sale ban matter between BATSA, Cogta has been reserved
British American Tobacco took government to court in a bid to have that ban on the sale of tobacco products lifted.
