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Intergenerational dialogue needed to preserve heritage

Cape Town – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo says there is a need to initiate inter-generational dialogues for the country to restore its heritage and promote social cohesion.

Minister arrives in Mauritius for NexTV summit

Port Louis - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, to participate and address delegates at the 1st summit of the NexTV CEO Africa 2016.

KZN Premier pays tribute to Professor Goba

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has paid tribute to the former Vice Chancellor of the Durban University of Technology, Professor Bonganjalo Goba, following his death.

Gauteng state mortuaries to get makeover

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health says it has outlined plans to refurbish mortuaries across the province in a bid to ensure that the deceased are afforded the necessary dignity.

Walking for change

Pretoria - The Department of Sport and Recreation will on Sunday host the Big Walk as part of efforts to promote a healthy nation.

World Rabies Day

Pretoria – World Rabies Day is observed annually on 28 September throughout the world to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease.

Durban Labour centre closed

Pretoria - The Durban Labour Centre on Masonic Grove, in the city centre, has been closed until further notice, says the Kwa-Zulu Natal office of the Department of Labour.

Africa tables position on AGOA

Pretoria - African Trade Ministers have tabled the continent’s position in the 15th Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, says the Department of Trade and Industry.

Over 4700 new artisans for SA

Pretoria - As part of the skills needed to grow the economy, 4749 new artisans have been certificated by the National Artisan Moderation Body in the first quarter, government said on Tuesday.

SA turning the corner on energy

Pretoria - In the first quarter of 2016, Eskom recorded a massive excess capacity of up to 14 000 MW during peak hours due its maintenance plan, the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster says.

Condolences after passing of Reverend Goba

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Reverend Professor Bonganjalo Goba of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA).

Help at hand for small business

Pretoria - Government is forging ahead with its plans to promote more inclusive growth and an environment that enables small businesses to flourish.

N Cape schools perfecting the business of art

Pretoria – The Department of Arts and Culture says it will place 38 arts practitioners in more than 40 arts schools in the Northern Cape in the 2016/17 financial year as part of the Artists in Schools programme.