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Day: January 29, 2025

South Africans Encouraged to Support SANDF Troops in DRC

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed growing speculation about the conditions faced by South African troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), calling on the nation to stand behind its soldiers. In a statement on Wednesday, the President emphasized the government’s concern over misleading reports and reaffirmed

Support for Families of 13 Fallen Soldiers in Eastern DRC

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sorrow and condolences following the recent escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which resulted in the loss of 13 South African soldiers. “On behalf of the government and the people of our country, I express our

CSIR Launches App to Tackle Literacy Challenge in Children

Pretoria: The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched the Ngiyaqonda! literacy app to assist South African children in reading for comprehension in their home language. The app utilises curriculum-approved content along with the CSIR’s local language text and speech technologies to generate thousands of sentences for foundation

President Ramaphosa Leads Cabinet Lekgotla to Shape South Africa’s Future

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened a Cabinet Lekgotla with leaders from all spheres of government to review the government’s progress on priorities, assess challenges, and set the agenda for the seventh administration. Addressing members of the media on the agenda of the two-day meeting, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo

Deadline for F1 Bid Extended

Johannesburg: The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) for South Africa’s Formula 1 Grand Prix bid. According to South African Government News Agency, this extension aims to give stakeholders

Government Condemns Torching of PUTCO Buses

Pretoria: The Ministry of Transport has called on law enforcement to arrest those responsible for the torching of 50 Public Utility Company (PUTCO) buses and ensure that they are prosecuted in court. PUTCO’s bus fleet plays a key role in moving about 200,000 commuters a day, with its biggest operation

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