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Six employees arrested for cable theft

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Pretoria - Six employees of City Power have been arrested and charged with fraud and theft in relation to a recently stolen cable drum worth R4.5 million at the Randburg depot, Johannesburg.

Need for bigger role for women in media

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On 17 April 1954 the women of South Africa made their voices heard through the Women’s Charter which strived for the removal of all laws, regulations, conventions and customs that discriminate against them.

Government won't amend NPA law: President Zuma

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Pretoria - Government does not intend proposing any amendments to the Constitution, regarding the appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.

E-Cape legislature attending US summit

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Pretoria - Four members of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature are attending a National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) summit in the United States.

Government condemns recent killings

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Pretoria – The South African government has condemned the recent spate of killings and abuse of women and children across the country, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

SA to lead SADC organ on politics, defence

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Victoria Falls – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said South Africa’s re-election on Monday to chair the SADC organ for politics and defence Troika was an affirmation of the confidence the regional body has in Pretoria.

Dti gears up for SA-Nigeria forum

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina will later this week address the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) breakfast forum.

Suspected Ebola patient tests negative

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Pretoria – The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) say the male patient admitted to the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg, has tested negative for the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture

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Midrand - Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas has called for the Land Bank to drive commercial farming as it was fundamental for creating jobs in the country.

Manhunt for suspected Limpopo rapists

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Pretoria - Hlanganani police are searching for two suspects, who allegedly raped and assaulted an 83-year-old woman in Sereni village, Limpopo.

Nine arrested for attempted rhino poaching

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Pretoria - A police constable and his eight accomplices are expected to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of attempted rhino poaching and possession of unlicensed firearm.