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South African farmers will likely plant the smallest area of wheat in more than a decade this year as the war in Iran pushes up the cost of key inputs such as fertiliser and fuel.
She has committed to implement recommendations from the commission, including reconciliation efforts, constitutional reforms and further investigations
Presenting the report, the commission’s chairperson Judge Chande Othman said the inquiry drew on extensive evidence from both primary and secondary sources, including face-to-face interviews, public and private hearings and documentary reviews
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane was appointed as acting national police commissioner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as the acting national commissioner and has put national commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension.
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EU leaders will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Cyprus to celebrate the release of a €90-billion loan for Kyiv after a prolonged deadlock.
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DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen has criticised black political leadership, saying it has failed residents amid service delivery crises including chronic water shortages in Durban communities
Pitso Mosimane will have to wait a little longer before he can lead any national team to any FIFA World Cup tournament.