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Community media "the heartbeat of communities"

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Cape Town – Community media have not only added to media diversity in the country, but have provided communities with a platform to hear themselves and listen to their own stories.

Dept to usher in a new way of communicating

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Cape Town – Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, says the growth in digital and mobile communications gives government a platform to interact directly with citizens.

Basic Education prioritises teachers' needs

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Pretoria – Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says her department will prioritise the working conditions of teachers, including their professional development.

Digital learning for Gauteng schools

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Vereeniging – Learners in Gauteng will soon be able to study on their Ipads, as the provincial Department of Education rolls out a digital learning system from next year.

Public engagements a priority for GCIS

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Cape Town – Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, says engaging with members of the public is an important platform that the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has put high on its agenda.

R8bn set aside for no fee schools

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Pretoria – Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has on Tuesday announced that R8 billion will be set aside for no fee schools in the country, saying this will ensure that no child is disadvantaged because of their economic situation.

Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licenses

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Pretoria- The Department of Mineral Resources is in negotiations with the Department of Science and Technology with regards to the future of issuing licenses for shale gas exploration, Mineral Resources Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said on Tuesday.

Presidential send off for Team SA

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Pretoria- Team South Africa, 187 of the country’s top athletes who will represent South Africa in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland later this month, has been given a presidential send off.

Master Plan to redesign housing

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Cape Town – The new housing “master plan” will integrate houses closer to amenities such as shops, clinics, schools and places of work, says Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Over 100 000 immigrants granted permits

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Pretoria – A total of 108 711 applications for temporary and permanent residence were approved by the Department of Home Affairs in 2013.

Minister Masutha: Inquiry won't affect work of NPA

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Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha says there are effective arrangements in place to ensure that the work of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is not affected by the inquiry relating to its head.

SA to attract more women into judiciary

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Pretoria - The Department of Justice and Correctional Services will continue with its efforts to ensure transformation of the justice system by addressing race and gender imbalances.

Slight increase in trade activity

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Pretoria - The Trade Activity Index (TAI) showed a slight increase in June, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Tuesday.

More Sexual Offences Courts for SA

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Pretoria - As part of the fight against sexual violence, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services will in the 2014/15 financial year, establish twelve more sexual offences courts.