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SAPS clarifies use of ratios in crime stats

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Pretoria - The use of ratios by the South African Police Services (SAPS) when it released the national crime statistics was not intended to deliberately confuse matters or hide anything.

Zuma arrives in New York

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived in New York for the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA68).

KZN traffic officer dies after a hit and run accident

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Durban – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu has expressed shock and sadness following the death of a Road Transport Inspectorate (RTI) Officer who was hit by a vehicle whilst trying to stop it for speeding on the N2 in Durban on Sunday.

Govt condemns terrorist attack in Kenya

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Pretoria - The South African Government has condemned the terrorist attack in Kenya in which a number of civilians including a South African national were killed.

Nkoana-Mashabane unveils Madiba statue in Washington DC

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Nkoana-Mashabane has unveiled a statue of former President Nelson Mandela at the South African Embassy in Washington D.C, United States of America (USA).

Nation urged to wait for Canadian prisoner's DNA results

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Pretoria - As the media speculation continues over the identity of a man resembling the 1976 uprising hero, Mbuyisa Makhubu, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile, says the nation should wait for official DNA test results.

Education a critical tool for humanity: Motlanthe

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Pretoria - Education remains a critical tool to equip humanity with the intellectual wherewithal to change human condition for the better, says Deputy President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Venda (Univen), Kgalema Motlanthe.

Zuma reopens Grootvlei power station

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Balfour - President Jacob Zuma has lauded the reopening of the Grootvlei power station, saying it will contribute to the easing of electricity demand by providing maintenance space for other power stations.

Nkoana-Mashabane concludes Venezuela working visit

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has concluded her working visit to Venezuela, where she held talks with her counterpart Elias Jaua Milano with the aim of solidifying relations between the two counties.

Youth tax incentive expected in January 2014

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Pretoria – After years of consultation, the Cabinet has approved a proposed youth tax incentive aimed at encouraging employers to hire young people to deal with unemployment.