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Work gets underway on Human Settlements White Paper

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Pretoria – The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements says it is optimistic that the White Paper on Human Settlements will help it to improve its provision of integrated human settlements in the province.

Legalising trade in rhino horn not finalised

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says she has noted claims that government has decided to submit a proposal to 17th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP17) to trade in rhino horn.

Ministers of water, sanitation prepare to deliver on SDGs

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Pretoria – Ministers of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene from around the world have met in Ethiopia to prepare for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to sanitation, water and hygiene.

Minister Mbalula taken aback by FIFA sanctions

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Pretoria - Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says South Africa hosted an outstanding World Cup in 2010 and that he is now taken aback by the sanctioning of three South Africans from all football related activities.

Trade interests of developing countries central to WTO visit

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Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says he will use the visit by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Roberto Azevedo to highlight the trade interests of developing countries in the international trade space.

Progress made in eradicating bucket system

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Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has thus far eradicated 78.8% of the bucket system in formal settlements in South Africa, Cabinet said on Thursday.

SA called to unite against racism

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Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all South Africans to unite and denounce racism at home, in the community, at social gatherings, the workplace and on social media.

DP Ramaphosa to open 2nd HRDC summit

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will later this month open the 2nd Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) summit, Cabinet said on Thursday.

President Zuma on a diplomatic blitz

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma, who recently returned from a state visit to Nigeria, is to undertake a diplomatic blitz which will see him visit France, Saudi Arabia and the United States, this month.

SA determined to avoid downgrade

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Pretoria – Cabinet says it is committed to ensuring that the country works together to make certain that South Africa’s credit rating is not downgraded.

SA presents report to UN CSW60

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Pretoria – South Africa has presented a report to the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60), which is currently taking place in New York.