Agriculture highlighted as key to rural economy

The Umzimvubu Local Municipality has committed to continue its support of emerging farmers by injecting financial support and ensuring they enter the commercial market. Agriculture has been highlighted as a key economic driver in the rural KuGompo during the 13th annual Umzimvubu Municipal Agricultural Show. The event brought together both established and emerging farmers to…

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SANAC welcomes HIV prevention drug arrival

File image| A red ribbon is put on the sleeves of a man by his friend to show support for people living with HIV The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) has welcomed the arrival of the ground-breaking HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir. The twice-yearly injectable is said to be a game-changer in HIV prevention, particularly…

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Gauteng Education to address school overcrowding

Chairs and desks in a classroom. The Gauteng Department of Education says it will outline its plans to address infrastructure challenges in the province. This follows complaints from parents at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, about severe overcrowding. Parents say some learners are forced to sit on the floor or on their…

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Correctional services raids St Albans Correctional Centre

Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale addresses officials. A raid by the Department of Correctional Services is underway at the St Albans Correctional Centre outside Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Operations started with the search of officials reporting for duty and the vehicles entering the centre. The unannounced operation aims to ensure safety within the premises…

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