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Brazil's G20 Presidency is continuing the rotating leadership of the Global South and will prioritize issues like social inclusion, the fight against hunger and poverty, energy transitions, and sustainable development. It will also focus on reforming global governance institutions.

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that the G20 Leaders Summit will be held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with additional Ministerial and Working Group meetings planned across other provinces.

South Africa and China agreed to shift their trade toward more value-added products. As part of this, South Africa shared a list of 100 value-added products that China will consider importing.

This virus is suspected to be behind the recent deaths of at least three seabird species that breed on the island. Currently, 11 personnel stationed on the island for the winter are closely monitoring the situation.

Johannesburg's water usage is 60% higher than the world average of 173 liters per person per day. This is unusually high, especially considering South Africa's limited water resources, as it is one of the 30 driest countries in the world.

SAHPRA mentioned an increase in suspected counterfeit Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, which is one of the GLP-1 products registered by Novo Nordisk. In South Africa, Ozempic is available in two forms: a 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg/dose pen, and a 1 mg/dose pen.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube encouraged private sector partners to work closely with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to create programs that help develop the skills needed for a competitive and productive economy.

The energy company continues to focus on improving efficiency from investments in the Generation Recovery Plan. As a result, Eskom has saved R14.6 billion on diesel, which is 70.3% less than the R20.8 billion spent during the same time last year.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba is confident that this partnership will provide significant benefits to the people of Limpopo, offering better services and opportunities.

Deputy Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike emphasized that collaboration between government, private businesses, academic institutions and disability organizations can drive innovation in the ICT sector, ensuring that people with disabilities benefit from rapid technological advancements.

EThekwini Municipality signed a contract with uMngeni-uThukela Water to handle the operation and maintenance of 10 of its wastewater treatment plants, which together manage 90% of the municipality's sewage.

After unveiling the statue, President Cyril Ramaphosa will have discussions with the provincial executive. The president will be joined by relevant Ministers and Deputy Ministers for this meeting, which is part of a new series of interactions between the president and provinces.

South African government is using a multistakeholder approach, working with the private sector and civil society to make sure no one is left behind and everyone is included in their programs.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said the project will ensure the tunnel continues to operate efficiently in the long term, providing water to parts of the Free State and Gauteng...

Minister of Energy and Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa highlighted that Africa's renewable energy potential is unmatched globally, as the continent is rich in various renewable resources.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Dion George said that everyone acknowledges this global problem, which can only be addressed through a focused and coordinated international effort.

The increases are as follows: Petrol 93 (both ULP and LRP) will go up by 25 cents, and Petrol 95 (both ULP and LRP) will also see a 25-cent increase. Diesel with 0.05% sulfur will rise by 21 cents, while diesel with 0.005% sulfur will increase by 20 cents.

Eskom attributed these savings to investments in its Generation Recovery Plan, which have helped maintain a stable power supply across South Africa and improve efficiency.

The SAPS and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are working together to block the routes used to bring food and supplies to these illegal miners.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile explained that the main goal of these meetings was to show the world and investors that South Africa is stable and open for business. He mentioned that they received a warm welcome during all of their discussions.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation believes that the outcomes of the 6th CSP and the dismissal by the High Court of South Africa on Sept. 18, regarding Agboraw's urgent application will help clear up false allegations made in recent media reports against its officials.

The expected result will include faster delivery of infrastructure, which will help boost economic growth, increase in access to basic services, and creation of more jobs.

NLC Commissioner Jodi Scholtz said the turnaround strategy is in progress and will be fully implemented over the next six years, revealing that it focuses on modernizing and simplifying processes, improving oversight and adding measures to prevent fraud.

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth mentioned that these initiatives include promoting inclusive economic growth and job creation, reducing poverty, addressing the high cost of living, and building a capable, ethical and developmental government.

In the first incident, four people including three children suffered fatal burn injuries on Manuel Street in Wallacedene early Saturday morning. At 4:40 AM, firefighters found the bodies of a man and woman after putting out a fire on Bida Crescent in Victoria Mxenge.

CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa noted that they have strengthened their partnership with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to ensure that accurate and timely weather warnings reach all areas of the country, especially those that are vulnerable.

Basic Education Department explained that these food poisoning incidents have disrupted teaching and learning since most cases happened during school hours. Because of this, time has been spent helping affected students get medical attention.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said that investing in the potential of adolescent girls supports their rights today and ensures a more fair and successful future including equal partnerships for half of humanity in addressing issues like climate change, political conflict, economic growth, disease prevention and global sustainability.

The department recently warned about the presence of cholera bacteria in raw water along the Harts and Vaal rivers. This was discovered during routine water sampling at five monitoring sites: Wentzel Dam, Schweizer Reneke, Christiana, Barkley West Caravan Park, and Douglas Weir.