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Test for diabetes, hypertension

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Pretoria - The Department of Health in collaboration with its private sector partners will during the months of September and November promote health screening services, specifically for diabetes and hypertension.

1200 officers deployed for Moria pilgrimage

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Pretoria – More than 1200 traffic officials will be deployed on all major roads in Limpopo as members of the Zion Christian Church head for the annual Moria pilgrimage.

Department ready for ANA, NSC exams

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education says it is ready to administer both the Annual National Assessment and the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate examinations for 2015.

Most popular names for babies in 2014

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Cape Town – Most male babies that were born in 2014 were named “Junior”, while parents named their newly born daughters “Iminathi”.

Govt to mark Thusong Service Week

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Pretoria – As part of Public Service Month, which is marked in the month of September, government is preparing to host the Annual Thusong Service Week.

N Cape communities to benefit from PinkDrive

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Pretoria – Communities from remote areas across the Northern Cape will this week receive much needed healthcare services, thanks to the non-profit company PinkDrive, which is committed to providing critical healthcare services.

24-hour shift to keep roads safe

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Pretoria – A plan to reduce the number of vehicle crashes on South Africa’s roads includes the introduction of a 24-hour shift for traffic officers.

Parliament to get an update on SAA, Eskom

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to provide an update to Parliament on Wednesday, on government’s efforts to improve the efficiency of key state-owned enterprises such as South African Airways, Eskom and the South African Post Office.

Stellenbosch University to answer to Committee

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Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will this morning hold a meeting with the Stellenbosch University management following allegations of racism and violence at the institution.

Women's Month a united success

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Pretoria - Government says it has seen the unity shown by South Africans during the celebration and commemoration of Women’s Month.

OR Tambo: undeclared currency confiscated

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Pretoria – Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg apprehended five people who were found in possession of currency to the value of R23 million and US$3.775 million.

No War on Leaks dinner, says Presidency

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Pretoria – The Presidency on Monday rejected a media report regarding a dinner that was to have been addressed by President Jacob Zuma, in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape.

Women to shake up water sector

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Pretoria – Women will no longer be known for collecting water from the rivers, but will be the suppliers of the pipes and managers of reservoirs, says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.