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SA strives to meet national ambient air quality standards

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While South Africa’s air quality monitoring network shows that the country has not yet met the national ambient air quality standards, significant strides to attain improvements in the quality of air have been made.

Use Heritage Month to build unity and social cohesion

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has encouraged citizens of the province to use this year’s Heritage Month to foster social cohesion, forge unity and work to promote the country’s democratic values.

Commission to investigate Joburg fire

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed a commission of inquiry -- led by Justice Sisi Khampepe -- into the Usindiso Building fire in Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of at least 76 people and left scores others injured and homeless.

PRASA warns job seekers against fake website

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has warned the public of a fake website sent to unsuspecting job seekers informing them of the success of their job application, while requesting a refundable R250 to be paid for background checks.

Investment in climate change resilient infrastructure emphasised

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy, has called on leaders on the continent to urgently implement measures to improve the resilience of Africa’s infrastructure investments against the impacts of climate change.

Tourism, Airbnb sign MoU to grow sector

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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her department and Airbnb to support the continued recovery of the tourism sector and build inclusive tourism in South Africa.

Hawks nab over 600 suspects in 1st quarter

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has during the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year arrested at least 611 suspects who have appeared before various courts across the country.

SABC urged to resolve Rugby World Cup broadcast rights matter

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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has urged the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to reach an agreement with SuperSport to secure sub-licensing of broadcast rights to the highly anticipated 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Largest CHIETA smart skills centre opens in rural KZN

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has commended the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) on the successful opening of the Babanango SMART Skills Centre, which will provide tech-enabled learning programmes.

Spotlight on inner city housing challenge in fire aftermath

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The fatal Usindiso Building fire in Johannesburg last week has highlighted the need to resolve South Africa’s inner city housing challenge and root out “rampant criminality” in these areas, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Condolences for traffic officer

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has expressed deep sorrow over a brutal attack that left one of its National Traffic Police officers dead and another recovering in hospital.