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SA in Cotonou Agreement talks

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South Africa is participating in the 107th Session of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group (ACP) Council of Ministers and the 43rd Session of the ACP-European Union Joint Council of Ministers, which is underway in Lome, Togo.

Period no longer a full stop in girls' education

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Government is gearing up to introduce a programme that will see to the needs of girl learners from disadvantaged schools so they don’t have to miss classes due to their period.

SA wins big at VivaTech exhibition

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Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies said the focus on African innovation at this year’s edition of VivaTech was good for the continent and the country.

Government notes S&P decision

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Government has noted Standard & Poor’s (S&P)’s decision to maintain South Africa’s outlook as stable.

Larger than life photographer Nzima laid to rest

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Sam Nzima, the photojournalist who shot the legendary photograph of a dying Hector Pieterson, has been described as a giant who told the story of South Africa’s liberation struggle.

Communicators urged to tell good stories

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Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has encouraged communicators to produce stories that contribute to the country's development and help South Africans to take advantage of the wide range of available opportunities.

New Karoo telescope to give astronomers an extra view

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Science and Technology Director General Dr Phil Mjwara says the MeerLICHT, the newly launched optical telescope, will help astronomers make optical multiband observations that were observed by a radio telescope in the night time.

Africa Day: A step towards Vision 2063

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In marking Africa Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the adoption of the Continental Free Trade Area shows the commitment by African leaders to follow in the footsteps of its forebears and unite in achieving the continent’s development goals.