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High-risk people encouraged to get flu vaccination

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As South Africa enters the winter season, Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has encouraged the public, especially people at high risk of severe influenza, to visit their nearest public clinics or healthcare providers to get the flu vaccination.

Load shedding remains suspended

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Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages.

IEC finalising preparations for voting abroad

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is finalising preparations for the 78 092 South African citizens who applied to cast their special vote abroad. 

Commission applauds border officials who refused bribe 

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The Public Service Commission (PSC) has praised officials from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) who refused to take a bribe at the Breitbridge port of entry. 

Govt committed to upholding the rights of all, regardless of beliefs

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Government is committed to engaging in continuous dialogue with inter-faith organisations on any issue affecting society, as it strives to provide equal respect and protection to both believers and non-believers, as well as to different religious denominations.

Strengthen disability-inclusive workplaces

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As the country commemorates Workers’ Month, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has encouraged employers to strengthen disability inclusiveness and the economic empowerment of women and youth in workplaces. 

IMC on Early Childhood Development meets to chart the path forward

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A multi-disciplinary grouping of national departments has committed to collaborate strategically to ensure universal access for citizens to comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, with a focus on prioritising the nation’s most vulnerable children.