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The announcement was made during the inaugural Presidential Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Plenary in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Western Cape Terminals Managing Executive Andiswa Dlanga said the acquisition of additional RTGs will offer a reliable service to the customers and give a much-needed boost to South Africa's economy.

Dhlomo noted that about 300,000 people get infected by TB every year in the country, revealing that last year, the health department was notified of 224,000 TB-infected people, who were put on treatment.

The deal, which was signed by Andy Mothibi, SIU head Advocate and Ntime Mokhine, Brigadier of Interpol NCB, allows SIU to access Interpol NCB's network of data systems in 195 countries. This will help resolve domestic issues caused by international forces.

Chikunga's statement came after a major road accident in Mpumalanga province on Friday killed seven people and injured more than 50.

The visit of the deputy president is aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relations, especially at increasing trade, economic, knowledge and cultural exchange between the two countries.

The search for the new Eskom CEO started last year when former CEO Andre de Ruyter resigned abruptly from his post in February 2022 and alleged that members of the energy company were involved in corruption.

The electoral commission said the Voter Registration Weekend will be held on Feb. 3 and 4 to register new voters, while existing voters can verify and, if needed, update their details.

Fusion Centre uses comprehensive data and information analysis alongside an intelligence-driven approach in fighting against corruption in the country. Furthermore, the center allows fast-track the process of the cases, hence the judgments are not delayed.

Kwazulu-Natal Premier pointed out that vulnerable countries and regions are feeling the "brutal effects" of climate change daily, adding that COP28 summit conferences must bring practical solutions.

Several communities "lack the necessary education, training and mentorship to capitalize on economic opportunities and create sustainable enterprises," he said, adding, "As a result, unemployment and poverty remain significant challenges in many townships across our country."

The Department of Health revealed these professionals have been chosen from 10,386 applications they received online as part of their Internship and Community Service Programme.

The Mainline Passenger Services from Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town was suspended in 2021 due to operational and network infrastructure challenges.

The country's trade and industry minister said the objective of the White Paper was to help South Africa transition the auto industry from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to dual platform vehicles, including EVs and ICE by 2035.

The buses were carrying about 443 children under the age of eight without their parents or any guardians.

The deputy president urged the leaders to be a part of the government's initiatives to fight gender-based violence across South Africa and promote equality.

So far, the government has removed 368,600 tons of plastic waste from the country, supported more than 60,000 waste reclaimers and created 7,500 formal jobs.

The minister noted that the energy equipment will help South Africa to "preserve life," as it included at least 450 gasoline generators, which will be used in health facilities, courts and schools.

Maluleke, who audited over 100 infrastructure projects in the last year, added that several of the delayed projects were of poor quality.

The attack happened on the same day President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African men and boys to break the cycle of violence against women and children in line with the United Nations' campaign called "16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children."

The accident occurred on Monday afternoon when miners were being lifted up from an underground platinum mine. However, the elevator suddenly dropped from 650 feet, resulting in the death and injuries of the workers.

With this initiative, the government will develop a "participatory cultural platform" to support the artists and arts and culture pursuits.

Ramaphosa noted that gender-based violence continued in South Africa, as many people look at crime against women and children as a "private matter" or "family matter."

SABC said Chabeli was instrumental in mobile telephone network operator MTN becoming Brand of the Year in 2022.

The update was shared after some power-generating units were restored to help reduce the power cut stages.

SARS is responsible for collecting taxes -- including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), corporate tax, customs duties, excise duties, and other duties and levies -- in the country and also oversees.

The global growth has broadly remained unchanged at 2.7% (it was 2.6% earlier), as per the South African Reserve Bank. However, the decisions to alter the repo rate might change next year, depending on the data.

Thulas Nxesi challenged the businessman who made the allegations to present evidence to support his claims.

National Treasury said that the concessional financing included a loan of $1 billion from the World Bank, €500 million from KfW and $300 million from the AfDB.