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Day: September 5, 2024

Over one thousand permits issued for hemp cultivation

A total of 1 110 permits have been issued for hemp cultivation since the declaration of hemp as an agricultural crop.

This follows the approval of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024.

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Cabinet encouraged by plans to assist municipalities

Cabinet is encouraged that the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) continue to support and implement initiatives aimed at consolidating the improvements recorded in some municipalit…

Tugboats to improve services at Transnet’s Port of East London

The Port of East London on Thursday received the two last tugboats marking the completion of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) R1billion investment towards the Marine Fleet Renewal Programme.

The programme is aimed at boosting tugboat avail…

Government focused on growing inclusive economy

National Treasury has reaffirmed government’s commitment to prioritising rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, in bid to tackle prevailing high levels of unemployment, poverty and inequality.

In a statement, the department said following…

Cabinet welcomes signing of second Presidential Health Compact

The quest for quality and affordable healthcare for all has moved closer with the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact.

This is according to the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Maropene Ramokgopa, who addressed media on Thursday on t…

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