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Day: February 27, 2025

President Ramaphosa Urges Intensified Focus on Early Childhood Education

Ekurhuleni: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged educators across South Africa to enhance their efforts in boosting early childhood education, emphasizing the critical need to fortify foundational skills in reading and mathematics. The President’s call to action was delivered at the 2025 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla held at the OR Tambo

Over R20 Million Allocated to Boost North West Economy

Mahikeng: The North West Provincial Government has earmarked R24 million to establish a Development Fund aimed at accelerating development initiatives throughout the province. This initiative is designed with a focus on stimulating economic growth and creating sustainable job opportunities. According to South African Government News Agency, North West Premier Lazarus

Community Media’s Role in Empowering Marginalised Voices Emphasised by Deputy Minister

Pretoria: In a world where information is power, community media stands as a vital force in empowering marginalised voices, driving social change and strengthening democracy. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has underscored the significance of this sector, emphasising its role in fostering community engagement and supporting local development.

Final Countdown for Spaza Shop Owners to Register

Johannesburg: In November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that spaza shop owners and food businesses had 21 days to register their businesses with their respective municipalities. This move followed hundreds of cases of foodborne illnesses in parts of the country, where nearly 30 people, including children, passed away after consuming

Call for Urgency in Assisting KZN Flood Victims

Durban: Officials responsible for emergency housing within the Department of Human Settlements have been directed to speed up the process of assisting flood-affected households in KwaZulu Natal. The areas affected by the inclement weather include eThekwini townships such as Lamontville, Umlazi, uGu and King Cetshwayo District Municipalities. According to South

Cabinet Welcomes Drop in Crime Levels Amid Persistent Challenges

Johannesburg: While South Africa’s crime levels remain unacceptably high, Cabinet has welcomed the decline in some categories of the country’s crime statistics. ‘While overall levels of crime continue to remain unacceptably high, the decline shows that interventions by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to make South Africa safer are

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