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Treasury to set up Nkandla team

Pretoria - National Treasury is to set up a team as part of efforts to execute the Constitutional Court judgment stating that it should determine a percentage of the costs that President Jacob Zuma should pay for the Nkandla security upgrades.

Imbizo Focus Week to move SA forward

Pretoria – Local residents living outside of Lephalale, in Limpopo, will get a chance to interact with acting Communications Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, during the national Imbizo Focus Week, at Ga-Seleka, on Monday.

Eskom welcomes court decision on 9.4% tariff increase

Pretoria - Eskom has welcomed a high court decision to dismiss the urgent application of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) to stop Eskom from implementing the approved tariff increase of 9.4% on 1 April 2016.

SAA domestic flights to close earlier

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has reminded customers that domestic flights from OR Tambo International Airport will close earlier from 1 April 2016.

No decision on legalising rhino horn trading

Pretoria- Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has clarified that the South African government has not taken a decision to legalise the trade in rhino horn, says the department of Environmental Affairs.

SA's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift unveiled

Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Thursday unveiled South Africa's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift and a refuelling station at Impala Refining Services in Springs, near Johannesburg.

Parliament reacts to ConCourt judgment

Pretoria – Parliament says it respects the ruling handed down by the Constitutional Court in the matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance relating to the findings by the Public Protector on President Jacob Zuma’s homestead, Nkandla.

SA, Botswana vow to grow ties

Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana are geared to boost bilateral trade and investment, despite the strained global economic conditions.

President respects ConCourt judgment, says government

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has noted and respects the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court and its findings relating to the Public Protector Report on Nkandla, the President’s homestead.

Government opens new community library in Petrusburg

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi on Thursday opened the newly built Bolokanang Community Library and launched the R120 million Mzansi Libraries Online in the Free State.

Two units at Ingula synchronised

Pretoria - The second unit of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, Unit 4, was synchronised to the national grid on 25 March 2016, said Eskom.