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BP's R5bn investment a sign of confidence in SA – Motlanthe

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Cape Town – Petroleum giant BP’s announcement this week that it would invest over R5 billion in southern Africa – with most of it in South Africa – is a “statement of confidence” in the country, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Thursday.

Public service clamps down on corruption

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Pretoria - The National Public Service Commission says over 20 000 public servants have been charged with corruption, and R300 million has been recovered from the perpetrators.

Fight corruption, urges Gordhan

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Johannesburg - The notion that corruption only takes place in government is one sided, as corruption is becoming a social problem Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.

Govt calls for respect for human dignity

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Pretoria - Government has voiced its shock and disappointment at the behaviour of South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) members, who publicly displayed a piece of underclothing that they attributed to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Ekurhuleni sets growth targets sky high

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Johannesburg – The City of Ekurhuleni is poised to become one of the major players in Africa’s economy, with the city’s mayor on Thursday even aspiring to outdo Johannesburg and Pretoria.

ICT Policy Review Framing paper launched

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Pretoria – Minister of Communications Dina Pule today launched an ICT Policy Review Framing paper, which seeks clarity on the vision for the communication sectors.

R89m boost for Limpopo's malaria war

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Lebowakgomo - As part of its successful war against malaria, the Limpopo government has set aside an additional R89 million to fight the disease.

Free entry to //hapo museum on Freedom Day

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Pretoria - As part of celebrating Freedom Day, South Africans, including tourists, will be offered free entrance to the newly completed //hapo museum at the historic Freedom Park to learn more about the liberation struggle for freedom.

Number of poached rhino soars to 249

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Pretoria – The number of rhino poached for their horn in South Africa since the beginning of the year has increased to 249, says the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Anti-rape campaign goes to N West

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Pretoria - Thousands of residents in the North West are expected to take to the streets today to present a memorandum against the scourge of rape.

SA making progress in tackling HIV – Motlanthe

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Cape Town – South Africa is moving closer to reducing the infection rate of HIV, with the country having experienced a decline in Aids-related deaths in the last three years, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said.