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Judgement on Agri SA welcomed

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Pretoria - The Department of Mineral Resources has welcomed the judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court of South Africa, in the long and embattled case brought against it by commercial agricultural organisation, Agri SA.

Striving to serve better and faster

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Any organisation that stands still; refusing to change, innovate and learn from the past is doomed to fail in today’s globally competitive world. Since 1994 the Public Service in South Africa has constantly adapted and changed in line with the needs of society. Some may argue that the pace of change has been too slow, or that it has not fully served the needs of the people.

Saving lives one pill at a time

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Over the past two decades, we have lived through history as it unfolded right before our eyes. Who can forget the hope we felt when former President Nelson Mandela was released from prison, or the pride we felt when we voted for the first time in 1994, and how we cried with joy at the birth of our new nation.

Motlanthe pays tribute to Prof Magubane

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the nation and the world have suffered a great loss in the passing of Professor Bernard Magubane.

No decision on sports inquiry – Presidency

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Pretoria - The Presidency says no decision has been taken by President Jacob Zuma to establish a commission of inquiry into the alleged problems in South African football.

SA, Lesotho cement ties

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Pretoria - South Africa and Lesotho have resolved to work towards increasing economic activities, which will lead to the creation of sustainable jobs that are of mutual benefit to the two countries with intricately linked economies.

Marginal improvement in Employment Equity

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Pretoria – There has been a slight increase in the representation of the black population in top management positions, according to the 13th edition of the Employment Equity annual report.

Govt, parties sign youth employment accord

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Johannesburg – Government and stakeholder parties on Thursday signed a document which is hoped will make the economy of South Africa “sensitive” to the employment needs of the country’s young people.

Not all cases of Gender-Based Violence reported

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Boksburg - While there are many cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), most of them are not being reported which makes it difficult for government to intervene and end the scourge.

Partnerships are a necessity to fight unemployment

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Pretoria - The fight against unemployment requires partnership between government and the private sector with the Jobs Fund programme assisting South Africans, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

SA, Iran call for end to violence in Syria

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has wrapped up an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran which was aimed at discussing political developments in the region.