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Govt takes stock of BEE policy

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Midrand - The first Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Summit kicked off on Thursday, with government taking stock of the positives and challenges in the implementation of BEE since its implementation 10 years ago.

State of trucks on Field's Hill shocking: MEC

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Durban – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu, has expressed shock at the state of trucks travelling on (M13) Field’s Hill – the scene of the road carnage that has claimed 26 lives in less than two months.

Home Affairs cleared of irregularities

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Pretoria – Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has cleared the Department of Home Affairs of any irregularities and maladministration in the appointment of a service provider during the relocation of the department’s offices.

Pretoria US embassy remains open

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Pretoria - The United States Embassy and Consulates, and the USAID Mission in South Africa will continue to function for a limited period of time using residual funds, embassy officials said on Thursday.

New ozone generators for GP forensic morgues

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health will install 95 new ozone generators at its forensic pathology mortuaries to maintain a healthy environment at the facilities.

BEE important for SA: Zuma

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Midrand - Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is an integral part of South Africa’s economic policies and transformation, says President Jacob Zuma.

Gupta plane Zuma link misleading: govt

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Pretoria - Government says it has noted what it described as “misleading versions” of media reports that President Jacob Zuma was involved in the unauthorised landing of a private plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in May.

Gauteng welcomes ConCourt judgment on school admission

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education says it welcomes the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on Thursday, saying it affirms the role of the Head of Department in school admissions.

Police in Mangaung prison hostage drama commended

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Pretoria - National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has congratulated and thanked all police units involved in the successful and peaceful resolution of the hostage situation at the Mangaung Correctional Detention Centre.

Govt refutes car rental misuse claims

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Pretoria - Government has rejected claims that members of Cabinet were misusing public funds while renting vehicles to carry out the work of government.

BEE summit to kick off on Thursday

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Pretoria - 2013 marks a decade of the existence of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa, with the country set to host the first ever summit on BEE this week.