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Day: January 29, 2025

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

President Ramaphosa Extends Well Wishes to China on Lunar New Year

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed messages of goodwill to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the commencement of the Lunar New Year of the Snake and Annual Spring Festival, on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. According to South African Government News Agency, the Lunar New

Western Cape Education’s Systemic Test Results Surpass 2019 Scores

Cape Town: The Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) 2024 annual systemic test results have indicated significant progress in children’s learning, with certain scores exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. ‘The pass rates for both Grade 9 mathematics and Grade 3 language are now higher than they were in 2019, with the remaining grades

South Africa Joins Global Treaty to Enhance Food Security and Biodiversity

Pretoria: South Africa has joined scores of countries worldwide that have formalised their commitment to ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) announced on Tuesday that South Africa has officially signed the International

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