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SA Navy prioritises gender mainstreaming

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While significant strides have been made to ensure that women occupy leadership positions in the South African Navy, much more must be done to mainstream gender, says South African Navy Deputy Chief Navy, Rear Admiral Bubele Mhlana.

Over 53 000 appeals approved for 2023 academic year

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of 53 206 student appeals have been approved for the 2023 academic year, pending registration at a public university or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college.

Winde calls for immediate end to taxi strike

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the safety of residents and road users is of paramount importance as the minibus taxi strike continues to wreak havoc in the province. 

Health skills development programme to empower KZN youth

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The youth of uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal are set to benefit from the Hub of Hope – a health and skills development programme for youngsters in Gcumisa and neighbouring communities in that municipality.

BRICS Summit set to benefit Africa and global South

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she is confident that the upcoming BRICS Summit will strengthen the bloc’s partnership and benefit the people of South Africa, BRICS, Africa and the global South.

Kubayi calls for tough action against poor performing contractors

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Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has called for tough action against poor-performing contractors and hold accountable those that have abandoned their projects, while inviting the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe those affected projects.

SA's sportswomen praised for reaching new heights

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In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded female athletes for reaching new heights and achieving remarkable accomplishments across a number of sporting codes.

Riverlea residents feel safer with police presence

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Residents of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg, say their safety has improved since the Specialised Forces of the South African Police Service (SAPS) were deployed to the area to shut down illegal mining operations.

SAPS embarks on a recruitment drive

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on its 2024/2025 recruitment process in which an additional 10 000 youth between the ages of 18 and 35 will be trained to serve as men and women in blue.