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Bud Rot of Palms Detected in Parts of South Africa

Pretoria: The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has issued a warning about the detection of Bud rot of palms (Phytophthora palmivora) in certain regions of South Africa. This fungal disease has been identified in orchards within the Mopani District in Limpopo and three commercial papaya orchards

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Lenasia Magistrate Court Shooting Condemned

Lenasia: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has strongly condemned a shooting outside the Lenasia Magistrate Court, which claimed the life of one person. The victim was a 27-year-old man awaiting to testify as a witness in an ongoing murder case being heard in the court. According to South

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President Ramaphosa Calls on Nations to Work Together

Davos: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged nations to work together to tackle a multitude of challenges facing the global economy, highlighting rising debt and climate change impacts, as burning issues. He was giving a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday as Head of State

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President Ramaphosa Outlines SA’s G20 Presidency Priorities at WEF

Davos-Klosters: President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the significance of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and the economic priorities of the South African Government of National Unity during a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. According to South African Government News Agency, the President told world leaders

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CPI Increases in December as Inflation Rises to 3%

Johannesburg: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024. At the end of each year, Statistics South Africa calculates the average inflation rate for the year. The average

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SAPS to Host Series of Events Leading to National Police Day

Durban: The South African Police Service (SAPS) will from Friday initiate a series of activities and events in anticipation of National Police Day, set for next Monday. In 2005, the Cabinet designated January 27 as National Police Day. On this day, SAPS honors the sacrifices made by the nation’s law

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