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Hefty sentences for Eastern Cape rhino poaching gang

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A six-man rhino poaching gang has been handed prison terms ranging between 16 and 20 years after they were found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft of rhino horn and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Komati Power Station repurposing forges ahead

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The Komati Power Station’s transition from a coal fired station to a repurposed, multifaceted hub is well underway, with Eskom issuing a tender notice for a service provider to drive the socio-economic development plan for the transition from fossil to renewable energy.

Government brings tourism opportunities to young people

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The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development will host a community engagement to discuss opportunities that available to upskill and empower the youth in the sector.

Skills centre a beacon of hope for Ugu District youth

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The youth from Ugu District Municipality in the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, will no longer have to travel long distances to access the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in various fields, thanks to the opening of a youth skills centre.

Plans in place to avoid 'highly improbable' blackout

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Chairman of the Management Committee National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa, Vally Padayachee, says the country remains very distant from an electrical blackout even in the face of higher stages of load shedding.

12 vehicle examiners to appear in Limpopo court for fraud

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Twelve examiners of vehicles and administration clerks are set to appear before the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on multiple counts of fraud related to the issuing of motor vehicle road worthy certificates.

Opportunity for lion owners to engage task team on voluntary exit options

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The Ministerial Task Team (MTT) tasked with identifying and recommending voluntary exit options and pathways for the captive lion industry has invited captive lion owners that wish to consider voluntary exit into confidential discussions on potential exit options and pathways.