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            <description><![CDATA[It is here that generations of coal miners, power plant workers, engineers, artisans, technicians and entrepreneurs helped to build the modern South Africa. As we embark on a new era in Mpumalanga, we pay tribute to all those who continue to drive our economy and light our homes. ]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by the President at the opening of the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Programme Director, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Premier of Mpumalanga, Mr Mandla Ndlovu, Executive Mayor of the Gert Sibande District Municipality, Cllr Walter Mngomezulu, Group CEO of Seriti Resources, Mr Mike Teke,  CEO of Seriti Green, Mr Peter Venn, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Wu Peng, Traditional and community leaders, Representatives of business and organised labour, Representatives of political parties and civil society formations, The community of Bethal, Guests, Ladies and gentlemen,  Good day. Dumelang. Sanibonani.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>SA: Enoch Godongwana: Address by Finance Minister, remarks on Municipalities equitable share ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The decision follows the comprehensive assessment process undertaken, including the active monitoring of compliance by the affected municipalities after National Treasury temporarily withheld transfers in terms of section 216(2) of the Constitution, read with the applicable provisions of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA).]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, at the First Ordinary Session of the ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[It is an enduring symbol of unity in diversity: a unity anchored in the conviction that Africa’s future must be shaped not only by its governments, but by its peoples. We gather at a moment when events beyond our shores are having a profound and damaging impact on the lives of Africa’s people.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>SA: Ronald Lamola: Address by International Relations and Cooperation Minister, on behalf of ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Indeed, the current wave of discussions around migration, border management, social cohesion, economic competition, and public service delivery has generated intense public debate. The issues we confront are complex, perspectives are firmly held, and emotions often run deep. That is why platforms such as this are essential to fostering meaningful dialogue.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, at the meeting of the National Water ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[By acting boldly and decisively to improve the performance of Eskom and reform our energy system, we were able to end load shedding and achieve a secure and reliable energy supply. Now, we are applying the same approach to the water crisis that has been unfolding in many parts of our country.

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            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <title>SA: Dr Leon Schreiber: Address by Home Affair Minister, at Xpatweb Annual Global Mobility ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[At the time, I argued that Home Affairs should no longer be viewed merely as an administrative department responsible for issuing documents and processing visa applications. In addition to its central roles in national security and civic administration, it also had to be regarded as an economic enabler, because every decision taken by Home Affairs has the potential to influence investment, tourism, skills, and economic growth. ]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[This year mark twenty years since South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) was established in terms South African Social security Agency Act, 2004 and the Social Assistance Act, 2004 and these acts provide a clear constitutional mandate: to provide comprehensive social security services to eligible citizens with dignity, respect, and efficiency.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[What must we do, together, to ensure that South Africa retains a capable, sustainable and sovereign defence capability in an environment of limited public resources and rapidly changing security threats?]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Few vehicles have earned the aﬀection and trust of South Africans as the Hilux has. For more than half a century it has travelled our highways and city streets, our farms and mines, our construction sites and small towns. It has crossed rivers, climbed mountains and travelled countless kilometres on our gravel roads.]]></description>
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