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Government pushes to boost R&D spending as Innovation Week kicks off in Johan... - South African news
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Government pushes to boost R&D spending as Innovation Week kicks off in Johannesburg

Deputy Minister Gina calls for increased R&D investment and better coordination at SA Innovation Week, warning of funding gaps and a growing skills mismatch.

Millions in housing grants returned as government tackles persistent underspe... - South African news
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Millions in housing grants returned as government tackles persistent underspending

Government introduces stricter measures after provinces and metros returned millions in unspent housing grants during the 2024/25 financial year.

Eastern Cape police conduct surprise station visits to boost service delivery - South African news
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Eastern Cape police conduct surprise station visits to boost service delivery

Eastern Cape police conducted unannounced station visits across the Nelson Mandela Metro to assess service delivery and encourage adherence to Batho Pele principles.

Over 3.4 million SA households await government housing aid - South African news
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Over 3.4 million SA households await government housing aid

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says 3.4 million households are registered for housing aid, with the national backlog estimated at up to 2.4 million units.

Five provinces bracing for dangerous thunderstorms on Wednesday - South African news
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Five provinces bracing for dangerous thunderstorms on Wednesday

SAWS has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for five provinces, with flooding, strong winds and hail expected to cause widespread damage on Wednesday.

Home Affairs unveils MEETS visa programme to boost SA's global events appeal - South African news
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Home Affairs unveils MEETS visa programme to boost SA's global events appeal

Home Affairs launches the MEETS visa scheme to fast-track bulk visa processing for international events hosted in South Africa, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth.

Health authorities sound alarm over deadly fire extinguisher inhalation trend... - South African news
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Health authorities sound alarm over deadly fire extinguisher inhalation trend among youth

Johannesburg emergency services and the Department of Basic Education have warned of the deadly risks posed by a social media trend in which young people inhale fire extinguisher contents.

Joe Gqabi District Commissioner hosts soup kitchen for vulnerable children an... - South African news
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Joe Gqabi District Commissioner hosts soup kitchen for vulnerable children and homeless residents

Joe Gqabi District Commissioner Major General Vellem hosted a soup kitchen at Johanna Maria Community Park, feeding vulnerable children and homeless residents.

Eastern Cape police warm hearts with soup kitchen for vulnerable community me... - South African news
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Eastern Cape police warm hearts with soup kitchen for vulnerable community members

Joe Gqabi District police hosted a soup kitchen at Johanna Maria Community Park in Maletswai, feeding vulnerable children and homeless people while sharing safety tips.

Home Affairs unveils digital visa platform to boost SA's events sector - South African news
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Home Affairs unveils digital visa platform to boost SA's events sector

Home Affairs launches the MEETS digital platform to fast-track group visa processing for international events, positioning SA as a top global destination.

Northern Cape holds quarterly gathering on gender transformation and service ... - South African news
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Northern Cape holds quarterly gathering on gender transformation and service delivery

Northern Cape leadership convened the quarterly Women's Network and Men for Change meeting in Kimberley to discuss gender transformation and service delivery improvements.

Ramaphosa set to hand over title deeds to dispossessed KZN communities - South African news
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Ramaphosa set to hand over title deeds to dispossessed KZN communities

President Ramaphosa will hand over title deeds restoring more than 17 000 hectares to four dispossessed communities at a ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal.