BRICS countries to meet on Israel-Palestine conflict
The gathering will be convened by current BRICS chair President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Here’s a guide on how to register to vote online
You can register to vote by following these easy steps.
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Education Dept clears the air on matric exam paper leak scandal
The department said the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has made no such announcement about any incident related to examinations
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IEC urges eligible voters to go and register to vote
Registration stations will operate between 08:00 and 17:00 on both days.
Crime
Five suspects arrested for drug trafficking
Two suspects are employed by ACSA, two are from Menzies Aviation and one is from Swissport.
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Cash reward put out for Soweto serial rapist
The armed suspect targets his victims on the streets, in their homes, shops and entertainment areas, where he coerces them to secluded places.
Health
Diphtheria outbreak at Pollsmoor prison kills inmate
The department said two laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria disease were recorded earlier in the year from an adult in KwaZulu-Natal and a child in the Western Cape.
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Police lauded for intercepting KZN cash-in-transit heist
At the scene, two suspects were injured and arrested. Police recovered an AK47 and an R5 with more than 240 rounds of high-calibre ammunition.
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September floods declared a national disaster
According to the latest figures from provincial Infrastructure Department, 22 roads remain closed as repairs are prioritised for roads that connect communities and vital for economic activity.
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US forges ahead to build stronger relations with Africa under AGOA
This comes after the AfCFTA Secretary General, Wamkele Mene, and Tai signed the MoU during the summit.
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Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of voter registration weekend
Offices will be open on Saturday, 4 November 2023 and Saturday, 11 November 2023 from 08:00 to 13:00 on each day exclusively for the collection of smart ID cards and passports.
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Boks to receive warm KZN welcome during victory tour
In light of the festivities, the residents and motorists have been urged to exercise patience, as temporary road closures will be in effect from 08:30 to 14:00 along the parade route.
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RTMC celebrates producing one million discs via online platform
To mark the occasion, RTMC CEO, Advocate Makhosini Msibi, personally delivered a disc to Lukie Mashishi in Ivory Park, Tembisa, on Thursday.
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SASSA gold cards remain valid in December and beyond
This means that social grant recipients will be able to use their cards as normal.
Crime
Four CIT robbers killed on N4 during shootout with police
The suspects are aged between 30 and 45-years-old.
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Kolisi dedicates World Cup win to all South Africans
Kolisi said transformation is about people changing internally; understanding each other’s cultures and taking care of each other.
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Free State to screen Rugby World Cup final at fan park
Additional activities and entertainment include a kiddies village, biker stunts show, car drifting, music performances, food stalls, and tourism products exhibitions.
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Joburg CBD building fire proceedings commence
Thursday’s commission is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe with Advocate Thulani Makhubela and Vuyelwa Mathilda Mabena making up the rest of the commission.
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World Bank supports SA’s transition to cleaner energy with a $1 billion loan
The operation supports reforms in two critical areas. It facilitates the restructuring of the power sector through the unbundling of South Africa’s power utility, Eskom.
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Liquor Amendment Bill under the spotlight
The policy provides a framework for decision-making within the whole sector about where the greatest drug-related harms are occurring, and identifying the best means to address those harms.
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IEC launches the 2024 National and Provincial Elections programme
According to the Electoral Commission, the 2024 Elections will be historic, as independent candidates will, for the first time, be able to contest for seats in the national and provincial elections.
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Eskom launches cross-border energy supply programme
Here’s the qualification criteria for the supply of cross-border energy to Eskom.
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President Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace
The President will attend the summit at the invitation of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Durban beaches closed following damage to shark nets
The municipality said the decision to close the beaches follows advice from the Natal Sharks Board.
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Pandor calls for urgent provision of humanitarian aid as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates
She described the conflict between Israel and Palestine as “grave”.
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Work underway for better water provision in the North West
The project is one of several mega water projects which are being accelerated by the department and other role players.
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Cabinet condemns bombing of Gaza’s Ahli-Arab Baptist Hospital
Ntshavheni described the bombing of the hospital as a “war crime” as hospitals are considered a haven under International Humanitarian Law.
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‘We finished each other’s sentences’: Ramaphosa pays tribute to Finland President Martti Ahtisaari
Ahtisaari passed away at the age of 86 on Monday.
Travel
Durban ICC scoops major accolades at World Travel Awards
The glittering 30th World Travel Awards, held on Sunday, marked seven years on the trot since Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, has been winning this award back-to-back from 2017.
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PRASA resumes train service in Gqeberha
The service, which returned on Monday, 16 October 2023, runs in the morning and afternoon and costs a flat fee of R9.