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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Relegation-haunted Leicester’s six-point deduction upheld

A Leicester City fan waves a flag inside the stadium before the match Second-tier English football club Leicester City have lost their appeal against a six-point deduction, the club and the Premier League said on Wednesday, in a blow to their fight against another relegation. The Midlands club are 22nd in the Championship, one point from…

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LIVE | Asbestos roof removal trial

The Asbestos roof removal trial is underway at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein following last month’s postponement to allow accused number one, former head of department of the Free State Human Settlements, Nthimotse Mokhesi, to get new legal advice. LIVE STREAM BELOW:

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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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