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South Africa: Travellers urged to be vigilant following detection of cholera in Limpopo

The first case was confirmed in the Musina sub-district in the Vhembe District after a 43-year-old male patient tested positive and has since been discharged from Musina Hospital

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has urged citizens to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as the country has recorded two laboratory-confirmed cases of cholera in Limpopo. According to the Department of Health, both cases are imported from Zimbabwe.  The first case was confirmed in the Musina sub-district…

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South Africa: Government concludes 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

During the week, various Thusong Service Centres across the country hosted 88 activities with 26 of these focusing on cleaning and food security campaigns with an emphasis on backyard gardens

Government concludes this year’s Annual Thusong Service Centre Week, which took place from the 18 - 22 September 2023 and was commemorated under the theme: “Building a Professional Public Service for Quality Service Delivery”. The Thusong Service week formed part of the Integrated Public Service Month and it sought to…

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South Africa: Government mourns the passing of veteran journalist, Derek Watts

Government extends its heartfelt condolences to Derek Watts' family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched through his work

Government mourns the passing of one of the nation's most esteemed and respected journalists, Derek Watts. The iconic presenter’s demise leaves a big void in the realm of journalism, where his dedication, integrity, and storytelling skills have left an enduring mark on the hearts and minds of South Africans and…

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South Africa: Government Saddened by the Death of Jeremy Gordin

According to the South African Police Services, an investigation is underway, and every possible avenue will be explored in the search for those responsible for Gordin’s death

The government expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jeremy Gordin, the renowned South African journalist and writer who was found dead in his home in Parkview, Johannesburg, on Friday, 31 March 2023. According to the South African Police Services, an investigation is underway, and every possible…

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South Africa: Government saddened by the passing of Rafiq Rohan

Rohan passed away yesterday, 26 February 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of a distinguished South African, veteran editor Rafiq Rohan. Rohan passed away yesterday, 26 February 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Rohan was a renowned journalist and a former South African political prisoner on…

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South Africa: Government is Resolute to Resolve the Country’s Energy Challenge

Some of the key interventions underway to turnaround our energy challenge include Eskom receiving approval to be exempted from the new generation regulations

The efforts to stabilise Eskom and rebuild generation capability through the interventions outlined in the Energy Action Plan are starting to come to fruition, despite challenges. Some of the key interventions underway to turnaround our energy challenge include Eskom receiving approval to be exempted from the new generation regulations. This…

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South Africa: Government welcomes Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Q3

The transport, storage and communication industry increased by 3,7%

Figures released by Statistics South Africa show that the country’s gross domestic product increased by 1,6% in the third quarter, July-September 2022, from a contraction of 0,7% in the second quarter. Government welcomes the growth of economic activity which was driven by eight industries. It is particularly pleasing to note…

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South Africa: Government condemns racism

Government calls on all South Africans to follow Logan’s lead and take a stand against racism

Government condemns in the strongest terms the racist incident that took place when 25-year-old Thabiso Danca was barred from entering Hank's Olde Irish pub, in Cape Town, because he was a black person and without a white escort.  The appalling event follows hot on the heels of another incident where…

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South Africa: Government saddened by Jeremy Mansfield passing

Mansfield is known for dynamic presence on radio and for his role in raising funds for charity

Government sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of South African radio veteran, Jeremy Mansfield, who passed on after his battle with cancer. Mansfield is known for dynamic presence on radio and for his role in raising funds for charity.  He started on Capital Radio 604 in…

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Government condemns prevention to access healthcare services

Preventing access to healthcare can have dire consequences to patients and have a negative impact on the public health system and to citizens at large

Government condemns the actions of some citizens who have been preventing people from accessing healthcare services at Kalafong Hospital, in Attridgeville, based on the colour of their skin and the language spoken.  These actions by a few are infringing on basic human rights. They go against the tenets of our…