Northern Cape eyes renewable energy to boost economy

FILE | View of a hybrid power park with solar panels and wind turbines. The Northern Cape government says it will pursue projects related to renewable energy as it seeks to grow the economy of the province. The statement comes on the eve of the provincial government’s inaugural investment conference in Kimberley. Finance, Economic Development…

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BMA intercepts over 4 000 travellers over Easter period

BMA Dr Michael Masiapato briefs the media. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has intercepted 4 763 travellers either trying to enter or leave the country during the ten-day Easter period operation at the country’s borders. The authority says 3,1170 people were without proper documents to be in the country. BMA Dr Michael Masiapato…

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South Africa reflects on 30 years of the TRC

File: Members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Deputy Chairperson, Dr. Alex Boraine Chairperson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (centre) and Commissioner, Rev. Bongani Finca (right), commissioner at the first hearing in East London, Eastern Cape on April 1996. Thirty years ago, South Africa witnessed the first hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The TRC…

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LIVE: Gauteng Education MEC briefs media on the state of education

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile is expected to provide an update on the state of education in the province.  The briefing comes amid ongoing concerns around overcrowded classrooms, infrastructure backlogs and learner placement challenges. Gauteng’s education system continues to face significant pressure due to rapid urbanisation and inward migration, which have placed strain on schools,…

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