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Municipalities warned against water tanker mafias

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With the maintenance of the Lesotho Highland Water Project (LHWP) underway, the Department of Water and Sanitation has warned the municipalities mayors to be aware of the water tanker mafias, who deliberately sabotage water system in order to gain business with the municipalities.

Minister visits Stilfontein mine shaft

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has told local communities in Stilfontein in the North West where illegal miners are remain underground that the authorities are doing everything in their power to get them to resurface.

Call to voluntarily exit captive lion industry

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on individuals in the captive lion industry to voluntarily consider giving up their stockpiles of lion bones and derivatives.

Do your part to fight gender-based violence

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National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, has called on communities to work with law enforcement agencies to fight gender based violence (GBV)

Government to host Construction Summit

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Concerns around the so-called construction mafia, security and other criminal activity at construction sites, as well as the promotion of practical solutions for building crime-free environments within the construction industry, will come under the spotlight at the Construction Summit on Crime-Free Construction Sites next week.

Deputy Ministers to inspect Lesotho Highlands Water Project

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo, together with Deputy Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will today lead an inspection of the maintenance operation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free State.

R7.6 billion loan to implement Just Energy Transition concluded  

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South Africa’s efforts to shift towards a low emissions economy have been strengthened by the conclusion of the negotiations for a R7.6 billion loan for the implementation of the country’s Just Energy Transition Plan (JETP) by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Support for manufacturing remains a priority for government

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Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield says supporting the manufacturing sector in South Africa remains a key priority for government, as this will lead to more sustainable growth and job creation.

Police urge illegal miners still underground to resurface

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The South African Police Service's (SAPS) Operation Vala Umgodi task team in the North West province has reiterated the call to those illegal miners who are still underground in the Stilfontein area, to return to the surface.

Social Development announces de-registration of non-compliant NPOs

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With the deadline to submit progress to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approaching on the status of South Africa’s grey listing, the Department of Social Development has announced the commencement of the de-registration of non-compliant non-profit organisations (NPOs) in a phased approach.