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Consultation process of Khoi, San people going well

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Pretoria - The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is pleased with progress made toward efforts to allow for descendants of the Khoi and San communities to lodge their land claims.

World Cup warning to young women

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Pretoria - As the soccer World Cup in Brazil draws closer, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has warned young women about being lured into drug trafficking by drug syndicates.

First elephant poached in 10 years

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Pretoria - The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the first confirmed elephant poaching incident in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in well over 10 years.

Sophia Motlanthe remembered

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Johannesburg - Masefaku Sophia Motlanthe was remembered for her humanity and love - in a jam-packed, emotional and moving memorial service on Thursday.

Security cluster ministers challenge Nkandla report in court

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Pretoria – Ministers in the security cluster will take the Public Protector’s report on the security upgrades installed at the private residence of the President (“the Nkandla report”) on judicial review by the High Court.

N-Cape solar power plant to boost energy supply

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Pretoria – A new R1.5 billion Solar Power Plant, near Kimberly, is expected to contribute immensely to the country's rising energy demands, says the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

Thousands expected at Presidential Inauguration

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Pretoria - Thousands of people, including former Heads of State and eminent persons, are expected to witness the Presidential Inauguration next Saturday, 24 May, the Inauguration Inter-Ministerial Committee said on Thursday.

RABS Bill published for comment

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Pretoria - The Department of Transport has published a revised version of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill and interested persons have 60 days to submit their comments.

Putting families first

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Pretoria – As the world celebrates International Day for Families, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says South Africans must protect and promote the family unit as a way of fighting the social challenges facing the country.

SARS to publish 2014 tax season notice

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Pretoria- A public notice will be published in the Government Gazette this Friday - requiring employers to submit their payroll data to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for the 2014 tax season.

ICT learning a click away

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Mogwase – Learners at Temogo Special School in the North West have become the latest group of pupils to get connected to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which will help to prepare them for life after school.

Removal of adverse consumer credit information explained

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Pretoria-The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has moved to clarify misconceptions about the removal of Adverse Consumer Credit Information as well as information relating to paid up judgements which came into effect in April.