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Education can assist develop SA

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Pretoria – Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has encouraged South Africans to make use of opportunities of learning so they can contribute to the development of the country.

Another arrest in illicit gold industry syndicate investigation

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Pretoria - Another suspect linked to the “Bezuidenhout group” has been arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as they continue to investigate the illicit gold industry.

Presidency not involved in Phosa plot

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Pretoria - The Presidency has rejected allegations made by Dr Mathews Phosa’s former employee, Jan Venter, who claimed that officials from the Presidency met him apparently as part of some plot to discredit Dr Phosa.

Africa rising as a competitive continent

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) last week announced the most globally competitive African nations in its 2015 Global Competitiveness Index. The Index, which looked at 140 countries, rates the top performing African countries as follows: Mauritius (46), South Africa (49), Rwanda (58), Botswana (71), Namibia (85), Côte d’Ivoire (91), Zambia (96), Seychelles (97), Kenya (99), and Gabon (103).

Bail for corruption accused officer

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Pretoria - A police colonel, who was arrested on Monday for alleged corruption in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, is out on bail.

Bail for illicit gold syndicate accused

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Pretoria - Two people, who are allegedly linked to an illicit gold industry syndicate, have been granted bail of R50 000 each by the Nigel Magistrates Court, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Increase in illegal online content a challenge

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Johannesburg – One of the biggest challenges facing the country today is the proliferation of illegal content and easy access by children to illegal content distributed online, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Clean audit for Sport, Recreation Dept

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Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the department’s clean audit opinion from the Auditor General.

Law bursaries for two WC learners

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Pretoria - Two learners from previously disadvantaged schools will be able to pursue careers in law after winning in the 5th Moot Court Competition.

Suspects arrested for drug trafficking

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Pretoria - Police on Monday arrested five people, including a senior police officer, suspected of being part of a drug trafficking syndicate operating in and around Johannesburg.

Science department commended for clean audit

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated her department and all the entities reporting to it for achieving clean audits for the 2014/15 financial year.

Africa making progress in developing human capital

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Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says African countries have made significant strides in all dimensions of human development, comparable with other regions of the world.

Task team to address funding in tertiary institutions

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Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has applauded the decision by President Jacob Zuma to set up a task team to address funding challenges at tertiary institutions.