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Family devastated by female rugby star Lusanda Dumke’s passing

FILE | Boks women flanker , Lusanda Dumke The family of the women’s rugby star, Lusanda Dumke, says they are still coming to terms with her passing.   The 29-year-old died in an East London private hospital on Tuesday, following a long battle with cancer.   SA Rugby pays tribute to Lusanda Dumke: “She will be remembered not only as a former captain…

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NPA won’t oppose bail for 10 Ekurhuleni cops in theft case

South African Police Service constable badge. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will not be opposing bail in the theft case against 10 police officers arrested in Ekurhuleni. The officers made their first appearance at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg, and began their bid to be released on bail pending investigations. The officers…

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GOGTA urged to reconsider CWP retrenchments

2 minutes Civic movement Save South Africa says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa should reconsider the retrenchment of workers aged 55 and above. Recently, the department announced that it would terminate Community Work Programme (CWP) contracts for people aged 55 and older due to some issues including budget cuts. The CWP is…

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Departments discuss scholar transport solutions amid budget cuts

[File] School Learners climbing Scholar transport. 1 minute The Departments of Basic Education (DBE) and Transport are exploring ways to secure safe scholar transport following recent budget cuts. The matter was discussed in a recent briefing to the Select Committee on Education, Sciences, and Creative Industries. Currently, 667 000 students use the National Scholar Transport…

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