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Final Countdown for Spaza Shop Owners to Register

Johannesburg: In November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that spaza shop owners and food businesses had 21 days to register their businesses with their respective municipalities. This move followed hundreds of cases of foodborne illnesses in parts of the country, where nearly 30 people, including children, passed away after consuming

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Over R20 Million Allocated to Boost North West Economy

Mahikeng: The North West Provincial Government has earmarked R24 million to establish a Development Fund aimed at accelerating development initiatives throughout the province. This initiative is designed with a focus on stimulating economic growth and creating sustainable job opportunities. According to South African Government News Agency, North West Premier Lazarus

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President Ramaphosa Urges Intensified Focus on Early Childhood Education

Ekurhuleni: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged educators across South Africa to enhance their efforts in boosting early childhood education, emphasizing the critical need to fortify foundational skills in reading and mathematics. The President’s call to action was delivered at the 2025 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla held at the OR Tambo

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Government Wraps Up Initial Consultations on Sectoral Emission Targets

Pretoria: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced that the first round of consultations on the Sectoral Emission Targets (SETs) have been concluded, marking an important step forward in the country’s climate action journey. According to South African Government News Agency, the SETs, which

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Cabinet Confirms Appointment of SAA CEO Prof John Lamola

Cape Town: Professor John Lamola has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of South African Airways (SAA) for a two-year term, as confirmed by the Cabinet. The announcement was made by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni during a post-Cabinet media briefing held in Cape Town. According

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