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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment warns public not to eat washed up white mussel and other shellfish as result of red tide in West Coast

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish being washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the ...
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Defence hosts Exercise Will for Peace 2026, 9 to 16 Jan

A People’s Republic of China led Joint, Interagency, Inter-departmental, Multinational Exercise will be hosted in South African waters over period 09 -16 January 2026.
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South Africa reaffirms commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability

South Africa has noted with concern the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state. The recognition constitutes a violation of the Federal Republic of ...
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Minister Angie Motshekga meets with family of late Cpl TJ Motsamai

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, met with the family of the late Cpl T.J. Motsamai, who tragically lost his life during Operation CORONA, and engaged with South ...
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Minister Dean Macpherson expresses condolences to victims of Doornkop building collapse, requests council for the built environment to investigate

The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to all those injured, following the collapse of ...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2026 New Year message

We can stand proud that the legacy of our G20 Presidency is that we ensured that the voice of our continent Africa and the Global South is recognised, reflected and respected. Our nation is like a ...
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Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities calls on young people to spend the festive season responsibly by avoiding alcohol and substance abuse

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) urges young people across South Africa to celebrate the festive season responsibly and refrain from alcohol and substance abuse, in ...
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DWYPD urges teenage boys and girls to take responsibility for preventing adolescent pregnancy

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) calls on teenage boys and girls, parents, educators, communities and social partners to intensify efforts to prevent adolescent ...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Christmas message

As the year draws to a close and the spirit of Christmas fills our hearts, I greet you all and wish every South African a joyous and blessed festive season. This is a time to gather with loved ones, ...
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Minister Willie Aucamp leads festive season beach cleanup in Mossel Bay as part of the coastal access awareness beach clean-up activities, 27 Dec

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Willie Aucamp, alongside the Executive Mayor of Mossel Bay Municipality, Alderman Dirk Kotzé, will join local conservation groups and ...
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Minister Blade Nzimande on SIU investigation into alleged irregularities into Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing Strategy development

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande has noted Proclamation 304 of 2025 of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the related media statement, both which were ...