Ezimtoti News

GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION WELCOMES MEC LEBOGGANG MAILE

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation welcomes its newly appointed MEC Lebogang Maile following the changes to the executive as announced by Premier Panyaza Lesufi on 01 April 2026. MEC Lebogang Maile is not a stranger to the Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation portfolio after his successful incumbency from 2010 until 2014….

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INDIGENOUS BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, CANNABIS AND THE CONUNDRUM OF HUMAN INTRODUCTION

Cannabis is once again in the news in South Africa, with the recent announcement by various government departments of a national cannabis master plan to establish a formal cannabis and hemp industry. At the same time, the government has a long-standing commitment to protecting its local biodiversity, which is embodied in the National Environmental Management:…

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STANDARD BANK STRENGTHENS INDUSTRY COLLABORATION TO FIGHT FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

 Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) through the deployment of a chilled mobile vaccination vehicle. The specialised unit enables safe, cold‑chain distribution of vaccines directly to farming communities, addressing a critical logistical need in the national response. This partnership supports the…

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JOBURG COUNCIL TABLES DRAFT 2026/27 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The City of Joburg Council, on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, tabled its draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Medium-Term Budget, and draft tariffs during a Council meeting held at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein. The tabling of the draft IDP signals the start of a broad public participation process designed to ensure that residents’…

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