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Mahlobo urges scientific approach to South Africa's deepening water crisis - South African news
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Mahlobo urges scientific approach to South Africa's deepening water crisis

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for science-based solutions to SA's water crisis, citing ageing infrastructure, weak governance and 47% non-revenue water losses.

SA's child mental health crisis: Only 10% of young people access care they need - South African news
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SA's child mental health crisis: Only 10% of young people access care they need

Prof. Renata Schoeman warns that SA's failure to fund child mental health care violates constitutional rights, with only 10% of young people able to access treatment.

Trade union condemns economist Dawie Roodt's 'parasitic state' remarks about ... - South African news
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Trade union condemns economist Dawie Roodt's 'parasitic state' remarks about civil servants

The Association of State Servants has condemned economist Dawie Roodt's description of South Africa as a "parasitic state", calling his remarks baseless and insulting to dedicated public servants.

Deputy Minister urges producer bodies to ramp up waste diversion efforts - South African news
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Deputy Minister urges producer bodies to ramp up waste diversion efforts

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has called on Producer Responsibility Organisations to urgently increase waste diversion as SA cities face landfill capacity running out within six years.

Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Acting Minister of Police - South African news
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Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Acting Minister of Police

Professor Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as Acting Minister of Police at the Union Buildings, following President Ramaphosa's appointment announcement.

Limpopo authorities convene major dialogue to tackle gender-based violence cr... - South African news
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Limpopo authorities convene major dialogue to tackle gender-based violence crisis

Limpopo authorities have arranged a major dialogue at the University of Venda to tackle gender-based violence, bringing together police, government and community leaders.

Minister Cele to brief media on aggravated robbery progress after Tembisa tra... - South African news
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Minister Cele to brief media on aggravated robbery progress after Tembisa train ride

Police Minister Bheki Cele and National Commissioner General Khehla Sitole to brief media on aggravated robbery progress after an early morning train ride to Tembisa.

Electoral Commission highlights voter registration rules ahead of local polls - South African news
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Electoral Commission highlights voter registration rules ahead of local polls

The Electoral Commission has confirmed that local government voters may only cast ballots at their registered voting station, a legal requirement linking ward elections to residents' ordinary place...

Ramaphosa celebrates historic separation of conjoined twins at rural Limpopo ... - South African news
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Ramaphosa celebrates historic separation of conjoined twins at rural Limpopo facility

President Ramaphosa has congratulated the medical team that successfully separated conjoined twins at a rural Limpopo hospital in a historic first for South Africa's public healthcare system.

Ramaphosa submits written responses to Parliament over Mkhwanazi claims - South African news
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Ramaphosa submits written responses to Parliament over Mkhwanazi claims

President Ramaphosa has submitted responses to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee probing Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations of criminal syndicates in law enforcement.

Hlabisa backs District Development Model as cornerstone of government coordin... - South African news
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Hlabisa backs District Development Model as cornerstone of government coordination

Minister Hlabisa has reaffirmed the District Development Model as central to South Africa's coordinated service delivery, stressing it strengthens rather than replaces municipal authority.

Northern Cape to unveil third-quarter crime statistics on Friday - South African news
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Northern Cape to unveil third-quarter crime statistics on Friday

Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul and Lt Gen Koliswa Otola will release the province's third-quarter crime statistics at a Kimberley briefing on 20 March.