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Zuma renames R24 after struggle hero

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Kagiso - The R24 road has been renamed after the late anti-apartheid activist, Albertina Sisulu, as part of the 20 years of freedom celebrations and to mark the work done to improve the quality of life of South Africans, says President Jacob Zuma.

Govt commemorates Media Freedom Day

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Pretoria – Government on Friday joined the country’s media industry in commemorating Media Freedom Day which resulted in legislative guarantees of press freedom and editorial independence.

Mahikeng police commended for securing convictions

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Pretoria – The Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa has congratulated the Mahikeng police for the good detective work which resulted in the stiff sentences of the murderers of Ivy Kebitsamang Molefe.

Minister to launch new school for public servants

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Pretoria – The new School of Government, aimed at improving capacity in the public service, is expected to be launched by the Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu next week.

Sanral welcomes Outa’s decision to halt court action

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Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has welcomed the decision by Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) not to proceed with its court action against the implementation of e-tolls on Gauteng’s freeways.

Professors appointed to run UMP

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Mbombela – The Medical University of South Africa’s former rector, Professor Ramaranka Mogotlane, has been appointed as one of the four academics, who will lead the long awaited University of Mpumalanga (UMP).

Print media must speed up transformation – public officials

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Cape Town – Public sector media body representatives called for the print media to speed up transformation during an event in Parliament today commemorating Black Wednesday, when the apartheid state banned The World and Weekend World newspapers on October 19, 1977.

Automotive sector endorses dti initiative

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Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), its automotive social partners, labour and business have committed to work together to ensure the long-term stability of the sector.