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    South Africa is first stop for former Top Gear stars' Grand Tour

    Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are on their way to Johannesburg to film sections of their new series, The Grand Tour.

  • Check Child Protection Register before hiring

    One of the ways to protect children from abuse is to make use of the National Child Protection Register. Employers should check the register before they hire people who will work with children, the government has advised at the start of Youth Month.

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    #HackJozi - New ideas to feed South Africa's digital economy

    Improved efficiency in healthcare and education were the top innovative digital ideas in the 2016 #HackJozi Challenge, announced in late May at the end of an intensive six-week boot camp for aspiring South African tech entrepreneurs.

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    Eastern Cape roadworks uncover unique fossil treasure trove

    Recent roadworks in South Africa's Eastern Cape have uncovered a priceless assemblage of unique fossils, many of them previously undocumented species. The find confirms the area as an important global palaeontological hub.

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    South Africa's global competitiveness improves

    South Africa has risen one place in global competitiveness rankings, with its business efficiency seeing a major improvement, according to the 2016 Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Yearbook.

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    South Africa to boost social support for children

    In marking national Child Protection Week, which runs from 28 May to 5 June, the Department of Social Development has announced changes to the support grant system for children and the youth that are aimed at helping young people over the age of 18.

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