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IEC concerned at rising levels of violence

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission says it has noted with “grave concern” the rising levels of violence and intimidation which are characterising political and campaign activities ahead of the 2016 Municipal Elections.

Alleged ponzi scheme pastor released on bail

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Pretoria - The Director of Platinum Forex Group, Colin Davids, was released on R100 000 bail by the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following his arrest by the Hawks on charges of contravening the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act and the Banks Act.

Erasmus CWP participants receive certificates

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Pretoria - Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel and Deputy Minister for Small Business Development Elizabeth Thabethe on Tuesday conferred certificates to Community Work Programme (CWP) participants who completed their training in various fields.

S&P affirms Transnet’s credit worthiness

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Pretoria - International rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed its rating for Transnet’s long-term foreign currency at 'BBB-' and 'BBB+' for local currency, confirming the company’s resilience and attractiveness as an investment of choice.

Government calls for calm in Tshwane

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Pretoria – In the wake of the violent protests in Tshwane, government has called for calm and for people to continue with their normal businesses.

Ministry clarifies reports on BDM policy

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Pretoria - The Ministry of Communications says it is concerned about the misinformation and innuendos being peddled in the media regarding the Broadcasting Digital Migration policy, some of which are unfortunately attributed to Minister Blade Nzimande, a member of Cabinet.

Panel calls for inputs on its programme

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Pretoria - The independent high-level panel set up to assess key legislation passed by Parliament since 1994 is inviting the public to make inputs on its programme.

First Things First rolled out to KZN students

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Pretoria – Government has rolled out the Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) First Things First HIV/TB/STIs and general health and wellness programme for students in KwaZulu-Natal.

Govt committed to zero deaths during initiation season

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Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Obed Bapela says South Africans must play their part in ensuring that initiation schools are safe and stick to the rules of the tradition.

Hawks reject claims of charges against Ministers

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Pretoria - The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), Lieutenant General Mthandazo Ntlemeza, says reports that corruption charges have been filed against three Ministers and the Gupta family are baseless.

Violence in Tshwane condemned

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Pretoria - Government has called on residents of Tshwane to refrain from acts of vandalism and destruction of property.