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Journalists told to safeguard democracy

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KwaZulu-Natal Judge President Achmat Jappie on Saturday told the annual general meeting (AGM) of the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) that it was the responsibility of the media and the judiciary to safeguard South Africa’s open democracy.

Minister, MECs send condolences to Knysna fire victims

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The Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu and all Provincial MECs of Human Settlements have extended their condolences to the victims of the Knysna fire and those affected by the severe storm and winds in the Western Cape Province.

Youth gather to address social ills

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Durban- Higher Education Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana says South Africa still has important social problems that need to be addressed openly so the country can overcome these problems.

Condolences for Western Cape families

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Pretoria - Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has sent condolences to the families of the nine people who have died in the recent Western Cape storms and fires.

Investing in youth in science key to transforming SA

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Pretoria – South Africa must create opportunities for young people to be creative and innovative in response to the socio-economic challenges the country faces, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

WC working with schools to implement contingency plans

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Pretoria – The MEC for Education in the Western Cape, Debbie Schaffer, says officials at the department’s district offices are working with schools to implement contingency plans following heavy storms, which hit the province and left 135 schools damaged.

Over 250 000 TVET certificates ready for collection

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Pretoria - The Department of Higher Education and Training says over 250 000 National Certificate Vocational NC (V) for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges have been administered and cleared by UmalusI.

SA suspends trade in poultry from Zim

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Pretoria – South Africa has suspended all trade in birds and chicken products from Zimbabwe following a report on an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in one of the commercial chicken flocks in Zimbabwe.

Disaster teams making progress in W Cape

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Pretoria - Progress is being made as the rains are beginning to clear off in the Western Cape, said the NATJOC Priority committee Disaster Management.

GLC committed to creating jobs for youth

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has commended Global Load Control’s commitment to creating jobs for the youth of South Africa.