Ramaphosa launches Phase II of Operation Vulindlela

2 minutes South Africa has officially launched the second phase of Operation Vulindlela with local government, spatial inequality and digital transformation in sharp focus. The joint reform initiative between the Presidency and National Treasury, aimed at accelerating structural reforms to boost economic growth, has been in place since 2020. During a technical briefing in Pretoria…

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GNU supports full implementation of BELA Act: Ramaphosa

File photo: President Cyril Ramaphosa holds up the signed Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the full implementation of the  Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. During a signing ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria in September, Ramaphosa announced a three-month delay in the implementation of two contested…

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NICD warns of Rubella outbreak in South Africa

A New Born Baby 1 minute The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed a Rubella outbreak in South Africa, primarily affecting children under ten and pregnant women. Symptoms of the viral infection include fever, rash, runny nose, red eyes, and cough. The NICD has highlighted significant risks for pregnant women, particularly those in…

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Ramokgopa announces plan to eliminate load reduction

Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced a plan to completely eliminate load reduction across the country within the next 12 to 18 months. Ramokgopa says this follows the successful turnaround on national load shedding, with the energy availability factor consistently holding above 70%, a significant jump from 48% in early 2023….

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Mobile operators appear before Parliament Committee

Person using a cellphone 2 minutes Mobile network operators appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. They briefed the committee on universal connectivity as well as on reducing the cost of communication. MTN Chief Executive Charles Molapisi asked Parliamentarians to assist with the alleviation of vandalism of the mobile operators’ networks. Molapisi…

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