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Beneath an unseasonably warm winter sun, the rolling hills of Mpumalanga stood as silent witness as South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David ‘DD’ Mabuza. 

The former Deputy President passed away recently at the age of 64, following a short illness. He was laid to rest at a family burial site in Barberton, Mpumalanga. 

Proudly South African, in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), recently unveiled ground-breaking e-commerce solutions designed to boost public and commercial support for locally manufactured goods and services. 

These e-commerce solutions consist of a business-to-consumer online store aptly named Shop Proudly SA, and a business-to-business (B2B) online platform known as the Market Access Platform (MAP). 

As the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) rolls out its nationwide review of social grants, Chief Executive Officer Themba Matlou has moved to reassure beneficiaries and clear up recent confusion around payment dates and eligibility requirements. 

“It gives me great pleasure and privilege to address the media and social grant beneficiaries during this important social grant review process that SASSA is undertaking,” said Matlou. 

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has enabled Sivuyise Sotshongaye (31), from Flagstaff in the Eastern Cape, to revive his family’s timber business and honour the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela. 

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Hello Vuk’uzenzele,

I am struggling with substance abuse. Where can I find help for rehabilitation in the Eldorado Park area?

Regards
Anonymous

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Dear Anonymous,

South Africa joins the global community to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, a preventable and manageable disease which remains a silent and neglected cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating “allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and associated institutions within the criminal justice system by criminal syndicates.”

The commission will be chaired by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.

The President made the announcement during an address to the nation on Sunday evening.