Thousands of South African Troops Deployed to Eastern DR Congo
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February 13, 2024, 9:20 AM
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa is to deploy at least 2 900 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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South Africa Sends 2,900 Troops to DR Congo Despite Censure By Main Opposition Party
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February 13, 2024, 2:19 PM
[New Times] South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, February 12, ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo despite objections by his country' main opposition party.
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Deputy Principal Suspended After Probe Names Him in Suicide of 12-Year-Old Gauteng Learner
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February 13, 2024, 2:00 PM
[GroundUp] Three other teachers named in report are still at the school
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Subcommittee on Africa Chairman James Sponsors Bill to Rview U.S. Ties to South Africa
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February 13, 2024, 2:15 PM
[U.S. House] Representative John James (MI-10), alongside Rep. Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), have introduced the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Evicted Alexandra Families Spend the Night On the Street
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February 13, 2024, 2:01 PM
[GroundUp] Dozens of families evicted from container housing by the City of Johannesburg
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Mpumalanga Delays Building of School for Learners With Disabilities
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February 13, 2024, 1:57 PM
[GroundUp] School was promised over 10 years ago
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It's Time for Africa!
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] The official launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, at the Port of Durban goes beyond a feather in the cap for trade and economic growth. It signals the unyielding African spirit which has prevailed against the injustices that plagued our continent, including colonialism and apartheid.
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Fire Minister Dipuo Peters, Rail Activists Demand
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February 13, 2024, 12:43 PM
[GroundUp] #UniteBehind wants President Ramaphosa to axe the deputy minister for allegedly enabling looting at PRASA
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Cathcart Hospital Rumours Spark Week of Protests
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February 13, 2024, 2:00 PM
[GroundUp] Police are monitoring as stoning incidents continue on N6
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Operation Shanela Makes Gains in Northern Cape
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 173 suspects for an array of crimes through Operation Shanela.
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Infrastructure Development
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Investments in infrastructure made today are an investment in a nation's future success. It enhances mobility and accessibility, facilitates enhanced trade, overall economic productivity and boosts a country's wellbeing.
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Five Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder of Prominent Attorney
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene, has commended the swift and decisive action by police officers in response to a shooting of a prominent attorney in Vincent, East London, on Friday.
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Comments Deadline for Draft IRP 2023 Extended
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) to 23 March 2024.
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Government Activities for the Week 12 to 16 February 2024
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] On Monday, 12 February, the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will launch the 2024 SGB Elections Campaign in Pretoria.
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Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation.
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Issa Good Practice Award for Africa 2023
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Thirty years on, the debate about the importance of social assistance rages on in the country. Very few people contextualise it for what it is and its importance in the lives of ordinary South Africans.
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Foreign National Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Police in Berea, in KwaZulu-Natal, have opened cases of impersonating a police officer, possession of drugs and fraud against a 38-year-old foreign national on Vause Road in Musgrave on Saturday.
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Siu to Probe Nc Economic Development Agency
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February 13, 2024, 1:09 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption at the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA).
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SA's Cancer Data Has Significant Gaps - Now Patients Can Help Fix It
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February 13, 2024, 12:44 PM
[spotlight] There are significant gaps in the data when it comes to understanding South Africa's cancer burden. Things are however set to improve with an initiative that will allow members of the public to assist in data gathering. Elri Voigt reports on a new patient-led cancer registry that will feed into South Africa's existing National Cancer Registry.
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High Court Finds Appointment of Makhado Chief Financial Officer Unlawful
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February 13, 2024, 12:43 PM
[GroundUp] Top-scoring candidate Godfrey Raliphada was overlooked by Makhado council
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Fact Check - Will Social Grants and Nsfas Disappear If the ANC Loses Power?
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February 13, 2024, 11:35 AM
[Daily Maverick] The ANC claims that it is the only party that can ensure that social grants and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme are not scrapped in future. We checked what opposition parties have promised to do if they were elected into office.
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I Remember Geingob's Lessons When Confronting SA's Challenges - Ramaphosa
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February 12, 2024, 6:07 PM
[Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa says while dealing with many challenges in his country, he continues to remember the lessons on governance given to him by his "elder brother, president Hage Geingob".
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Knysna Detectives Seek Assistance to Trace the Family of Man Found in Loerie Park
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February 13, 2024, 9:57 AM
[SAPS] Detectives are seeking the assistance of the public to trace the next of kin of a man whose body was found at Loerie Park, George Rex Drive, near the Knysna Lagoon on 12 January 2024.
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Broos Proud of Bafana Bafana After Bronze Medal
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February 13, 2024, 9:23 AM
[Cosafa] South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he was proud of his players after they edged Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast.
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While Parties Look to #fillupthestadium, Rallies Are No Indicator of Election Results
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February 12, 2024, 9:04 AM
[Daily Maverick] As election season gets into full swing, many political parties will seek to attract big crowds at their rallies -- but filling up a stadium does not directly translate to votes.
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Medicinal Plants Help Keep Children Healthy in South Africa - 61 Species Were Recorded
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February 11, 2024, 11:18 PM
[The Conversation Africa] In 2021, almost 33 of every 1,000 South African children under five years old died.
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Bafana Get First Podium Finish Since 2000
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February 11, 2024, 2:13 PM
[Premium Times] South Africa claimed the bronze after another penalty shootout win over DR Congo.
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Stage 6 - Eskom Working on Units Affected By Boiler Tube Leaks
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February 11, 2024, 1:47 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says teams are working around the clock to return to service the units that have contributed to load shedding being intensified to stage 6.
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More Peanut Butter Brands Recalled
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February 11, 2024, 1:41 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of various peanut butter brands manufactured by House of Natural Butters to return them to the point of purchase.
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'Keeper Williams Bafana's Saving Grace Again
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February 11, 2024, 2:45 PM
[SAFA] Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams once again led from the front as he saved two penalties during the tense penalty shootout. He saved the final kick from DR Congo's Meschak Elia during sudden death to win the match for the South Africans.
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