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South African scientists have developed a robot that farmers can use to inspect and monitor crops on their farms.

Democratic Alliance health spokesperson in Gauteng Jack Bloom says at least three NGOs have had to send patients away, and says staff at NGOs are going unpaid while children are suffer.

Correctional Services spokesperson, Logan Maistry, says the Department has launched an investigation into how the strip dancers were allowed entry.

Government has banned the sale of live hens throughout the country in a bid to control an outbreak of bird flu in Mpumalanga and the Free State, but no humans have been affected.

Nyembezi says some issues in the document need to be prioritised more than others

Doctor Craig Mamithele, who works at the Urology hospital, says a clinical environment is much safer.

Botswana Guardian journalist Isaac Pheko says Masire left a great legacy.

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Mangaung Metro spokesperson Qondile Khedama on Bloemfontein City Hall fire.

Economist at Municipal IQ Karen Heese says it's clear that many municipal initiatives have come to a halt now that the local government elections are over.

Goldstruck says the blackout was not effective

Epilepsy sufferer, Muhammed Cassim says he was discriminated at school because teachers did not understand his condition.

As South Africa marks National Epilepsy Day on Tuesday, Epilepsy Awareness SA has encouraged people suffering from epilepsy to disclose their condition, so that people can help them when they are expiring seizures.

African National Congress treasury-general Zweli Mkhize, has described the outcome of Monday’s meeting of bank CEOs, leaders of the financial sector and the governing party as positive.

The Bapo-ba-Mogale Tribal Authority has distanced itself from Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report, which details misappropriation of funds in the construction of the local king's palace and infrastructure development projects.

The Competition Commission has laid a charge against Rooibos Limited for its alleged abuse of the tea market.

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) is in negotiations to become the latest coalition partner in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.

The African National Congress (ANC) wishes former President Thabo Mbeki a happy birthday.

The Economic Freedom Fighters says that there is nothing exceptional about the Gupta family's contribution to South Africa that would garner the fast-tracking of their application for citizenship.

Melikhaya Msebe says inequalities in education is one of the main problems in the system.

Jordan Block says school curriculum touches a bit on youth day but social media has taught him alot about the day.

Mazwi is a young person from Johannesburg, he says the role played by 1976 youth in the liberation of SA should not be forgotten.

Professor Mahlomole Kapa says the killing came as a shock to the nation.

Department of Transport Ismael Mnisi says development started in the early years of democracy as government ensuring it professionalises the taxi industry.