SAHPRA warns of increased brain tumour risk with specific contraceptive use
MPA-containing products registered in South Africa are Depo-Provera, Provera, Petogen, Medroxyprogesterone Mylan, Sayana, Omrastoz, Trivina, and Triclogyn.
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Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders’ rejection of new trading hours
The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays.
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Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas
This after planned and pre-announced water infrastructure maintenance conducted over the weekend left the residents of Johannesburg without water supply for some 86 hours.
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SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts
The border post’s operations were temporarily suspended recently due to protests in Mozambique, which caused disruptions near the Mozambique and South African border.
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Deadline for spaza shop registrations extended to February 2025
A total of 42 915 applications were received, and 19 385 of them have been approved.
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Correctional Services confirms Mangaung inmate death
Early reports suggest the inmate took his own life.
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Minister provides update on Tourism Equity Fund
Applications for the TEF opened in November 2023.
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Presidency raises concern over McKinsey, Bain appointments
Whilst the Presidency or government has no control over the B20 processes, it does not endorse the appointment of McKinsey in this regard.
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KZN police shaken by Hammersdale killings
According to preliminary reports, at approximately 19:30 on Saturday, three police officers from the Hammarsdale Police Station responded to the murder of a woman in the Cliffdale area.
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N9 Eastern Cape crash claims 13 lives
In a post on social media, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said the crash happened at around 05:30 along the N9, around 30 km from Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape.
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Operations run smoothly at Lebombo port of entry
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato said operations are proceeding smoothly, with no significant incidents or challenges recorded adding that the backlog of trucks that were on the N4 has been cleared.
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KZN announces bold interventions to tackle food poisoning, spaza shop safety
Recent food poisoning incidents have highlighted systemic challenges in the informal food sector, where regulation and enforcement have been uneven.
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BMA outlines plans to secure SA’s ports of entry this festive season
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said the agency anticipates facilitating over six million people, a recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
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License examiner held for bribing anti-corruption investigators
The official was under investigation by the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s national traffic anti-corruption unit and the Hawks – following allegations that he was involved in corrupt practices involving the fraudulent issuing of driving licences at the centre.
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City of Tshwane warns service providers of fraudster
The City said it will be registering a case docket with the South African Police Service and ask them to escalate the matter to the Hawks.
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Dam owners called to register their dams within 60 days
The registration process aims to ensure the safety of dams and reduce risks to the public, property and water resources.
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Gauteng police raid meth lab worth R100 million
During the operation the police arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national.
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President Ramaphosa honours SA Athletes for Olympic and Paralympic excellence
The event honoured the medalists and highlighted the transformative power of sport in uniting the nation.
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SARB announces repo rate cut: Here’s what you must know
Kganyago’s announcement comes on the heels of an announcement by Statistics South Africa that inflation had dipped to 2.8% – its lowest since June 2020.
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Call to voluntarily exit captive lion industry
South Africa has the world’s largest captive lion population of around 8 000 and the captive lion industry faces escalating ethical, regulatory, conservation and economic hurdles.
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Municipalities warned against water tanker mafias
Seitlholo urged the municipalities to undertake the necessary community education on what was happening.
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Government to launch public education campaign on food safety
Testing confirmed that Terbufos was present in samples taken from spaza shops and in food packaging linked to the deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto.
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Cabinet condemns killing of Eastern Cape traditional leader
The 71-year-old matriarch was shot to death at her royal home in the province in October.
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Hlabisa gazettes standard draft by-law to empower township economies
The department said the regulation also supports businesses with tailored resources, including permit registration processes and designated trading spaces, ensuring streamlined operations within municipal jurisdictions.
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Food borne poisoning claims 23 lives
This is according to Premier Panyaza Lesufi who on Sunday updated residents on the implementation of by-laws to govern spaza shops.
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BMA to meet with Mozambican leadership on border post closure
This amid protests owing to political tensions in that country, which have culminated in reports of vehicles being burnt on the Mozambican side of the border.
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Eastern Cape’s Elundini residents urged to be on high alert for rabies
This is after a donkey exhibiting signs of rabies, including aggression and unusual behaviour, was reported to have bitten several individuals, including a child, on Wednesday.
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Eskom serves City of Johannesburg with power interruption notice
According to Eskom, the CoJ and City Power owe nearly R5 billion in unpaid bulk electricity supply, plus a further R1.4 billion, which Eskom said will become due and payable at the end of this month.
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Extortion poses serious threat to State and citizens, says Mashatile
He announced that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has since initiated the signing of cooperative agreements with provincial and local governments, which include operational plans that will provide details on the integration of resources against crime.
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Lower uMkhomazi Water Scheme project achieves over 60% completion
The project valued at over R20 billion is expected to improve water supply to approximately 50 000 households across the eThekwini and Ugu Municipal Districts along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast. The project has to date achieved over 60% completion.