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Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence

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HIV prevalence in South Africa across all ages decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022, resulting in a decline from 7.9 million (2017) to 7.8 million (2022) people living with the virus.

Workplace Challenge Programme can improve SA businesses

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The Workplace Challenge Programme has a huge role to play in enabling government and the private sector to work closely in bringing the performance of South African businesses to world-class standards. 

President outlines process to establish SOEs Holding Company

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With government moving full steam ahead with plans to establish a holding company for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation has been assigned the responsibility to finalise the processes.

KZN Transport and SANTACO to meet over route disputes

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The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department is expected to hold a meeting with the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and law enforcement officials to discuss and find lasting solutions to the ongoing disputes over taxi routes.

Transnet granted R18.85 billion loan

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The African Development Bank Group has approved a R18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans.

Ayashisa ama-tekkie for growing Sneaker Cleanic

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In South Africa the word tekkie is generally used to describe sneakers, but Lesego Gumede’s Sneaker Cleanic business has ignited a flame of hope for a better future to his employees who wash sneakers on a daily basis.

What's your flavour?

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A venture that started as a passion project for creating ice cream recipes to indulge friends and family during a difficult period in the life of a former architect has evolved into a successful artisanal ice cream business.

Keeping the Madiba Magic alive

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A women-led community development project is keeping the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela alive by educating children, and providing entrepreneurship and employability skills to women, youth and persons living with disabilities in the North West. 

SA committed to addressing climate change

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The signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa into law, demonstrates South Africa’s commitment to address and respond to the global phenomenon that involves long term shifts in temperatures and general weather patterns.

Department works to secure water for all

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The Ministry and Department of Water and Sanitation, under the new administration, has committed to continue to ensure the implementation of all water projects without delay, and improved water and sanitation services.

PRASA Board reinstates Zolani Matthews

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) board has reinstated Zolani Kgosietsile Matthews as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), in compliance with the judgement by the Labour Court.