Tag: Government

US government shutdown looms as senate vote hangs in balance

With a shutdown looming, Senate Democrats must decide whether to back Trump’s…

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Deeds office struggles highlight government neglect

Unsafe working conditions at the Deeds Office lead to protests. Is this…

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Outcry as government bans cannabis and hemp in food and cosmetics

The government’s ban on cannabis and hemp in food and cosmetics has…

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Government spending on civil service remains untouched in budget plans

Despite warnings from economists, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget leaves the civil…

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Budget speech: What SMEs want from government

'It is critical that we see more being done by way of…

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Youth business fund: How much has government given to entrepreneurs?

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched a programme in 2021 to create 15 000…

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Spaza shop owner training – How much has government spent so far in 2025?

Registered spaza shop owners have been able to access business training programmes…

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Government spends R99m on relief efforts

The Western Cape has been hardest hit with 2 088 structures destroyed…

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Strengthening local government to root out corruption

Corruption undermines service delivery and trust. A crackdown with tougher laws, oversight…

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Apple and UK government clash over ‘backdoor’ order

Apple stopped offering Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the UK in response…

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