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Black Industrialist Programme receives R30b in pledges

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Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the recently launched Black Industrialist Programme has already received pledges in excess of R30 billion from development finance institutions.

Government ensures welfare of vulnerable people

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Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says she believes the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster has made strides in ensuring the overall welfare of vulnerable groups.

Awards to recognise township entrepreneurs

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Economic Development will for the first time celebrate township entrepreneurs at an awards ceremony which will be held next month.

Elections' Atlas of Results available

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission has handed over the 2014 National and Provincial Elections Atlas of Results to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of all political parties that are represented in Parliament and/or respective leaders.

Government gets tough on fake qualifications

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Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says government will take serious action against fly-by-night institutions and individuals who misrepresent their qualifications.

R450m to intensify drought relief

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Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government has invested hundreds of millions of rands towards drought relief efforts.

SA remains an attractive destination for investors

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Pretoria - Despite the economic downturn, South Africa remains a country with great opportunities and an attractive destination for investors seeking sustained returns, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Countrywide drought road shows to be held

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Pretoria - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana and Deputy Minister Bheki Cele will this week embark on drought relief road shows across the country.

African Labour Ministers meet in Zambia

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Pretoria - Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa is expected to attend the 42nd Ordinary Session of the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) in Livingstone, Zambia.

SAA to reroute Douala flights

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) will from next month reroute its flights from Douala International Airport in Cameroon to Yaoundé, due to the closure of the airport in Douala, for reconstruction work.

Local talent on show at design expo

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies will this week address finalists and stakeholders at the second National Furniture Design Competition.

MPs to debate SONA

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Pretoria - Members of Parliament from both the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces will from today participate in a two-day debate of President Jacob Zuma’s 2016 State of the Nation Address.