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- Gender Commission welcomes implementation of Teenage Pregnancy PolicyThe Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the announcement that the Teenage Pregnancy Policy will be implemented from January 2022.
- Increase in SARS-CoV-2 RNA levels in wastewaterThe South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has flagged an increasing “volatility” in the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA fragments in wastewater samples in recent weeks
- 20.7% increase in murders between July and SeptemberA total of 6 163 people were killed in South Africa between July and September 2021, Police Minister Bheki Cele says.
- 10 000 rapes in three months “deeply disturbing” – CelePolice Minister Bheki Cele says the rape of 10 000 people in three months in South Africa is a “deeply disturbing disgrace”.
- Suspects Found In Possession Of Unlicensed Firearms
On Friday, 5 November 2021, Kwadukuza SAPS Crime Prevention successfully nabbed three suspects found in possession of two unlicensed firearms, live rounds of ammunition and dangerous weapons. - Massive fuel hike to kick in from WednesdayThe Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a massive fuel hike from Wednesday this week.
- First time voters excited to make their markFirst time voters have expressed excitement and high hopes for the future after making their mark in the 2021 Local Government Elections.
- President Ramaphosa casts his ballotPresident Cyril Ramaphosa cast his ballot on Monday in his hometown in Chiawelo, Soweto, in this year’s Local Government Elections.
- SA keeps democracy aliveOver eight million South Africans had cast their votes at 23 148 voting stations as at 5pm, the Electoral Commission (IEC) said on Monday.
- Mental Awareness Month
On 25 October 2021, Kwadukuza SAPS successfully launched a community outreach programme during the month of October, to commemorate Mental Awareness Month in South Africa. - New Miss SA to take reins as Brand South Africa ambassadorDeputy Minister in The Presidency, Thembi Siweya, will on Wednesday officially welcome newly crowned Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, as an ambassador of Brand South Africa.
- No load shedding expected ahead of Local Government ElectionsEskom Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Oberholzer, has assured the country that load shedding is not expected to be implemented during the upcoming Local Government Elections.
- Masterclass to support small business and media entrepreneursThe Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Digify Africa, is to host a virtual masterclass session for small business and media entrepreneurs.
- COVID-19 pandemic hampers mental health services: Minister PhaahlaHealth Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says South Africa still has a long way to go to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to rebuild the country’s health system and improve mental health services.
- Department addresses concerns of fishing communityThe Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted the concerns raised by the fishing communities regarding the reduction in the West Coast Rock Lobster Total Allowable Catch (TAC).