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Operation Vulindlela is a collaborative effort between the Presidency and National Treasury to fasttrack the implementation of 35 key reforms aimed at boosting economic growth and creating employment opportunities in South Africa. In a recent progress report, the initiative highlights developments across sectors including energy, logistics, digital communications, and visa regulations.
South Africa has witnessed a surge in crime rates, prompting the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Police Ministry to commit to decisive action. Operation Shanela is an aggressive form of policing aimed at upscaling the response to criminal activities by increasing visible policing and disruptive operations.
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The Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its 2023/24 Budget Vote with the theme “DSD@Work: Leaving No One Behind.” This happened during the national Child Protection Week focused on protecting children affected by shocks and disasters, while addressing the prevalent issue of inequality and the rising living costs in South Africa.
The City of _____________ will temporarily close its customer offices on June 3 and 4, 2023, to carry out mandatory maintenance work. This closure will affect municipal offices, motor vehicle registration and licensing locations, Human Settlements offices, Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs), and municipal courts. Customers who typically visit the customer offices in Lansdowne Corner Mall, Liberty Promenade Mall, and Table Bay Mall will also be impacted by the closures.
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The South African government has expressed deep regret and concern over the ongoing electricity crisis, which has resulted in load shedding and caused hardships for citizens. However, the administration remains committed to enhancing the country’s electricity generation capacity to alleviate the severity of load shedding and its impact on people’s lives.
Premier Alan Winde of South Africa’s Western Cape is urging for immediate discussions on the country’s continued membership in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The premier has requested that AGOA be placed at the top of the President’s Coordinating Council’s (PCC) agenda, emphasizing its crucial role in South Africa’s economic wellbeing.
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The Springbok Women’s rugby team has emerged victorious in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, clinching the African champions title. Under the guidance of interim head coach Louis Koen, the team won all three games and secured a spot in the forthcoming WXV 2 tournament.
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