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40 000 maidens expected at Reed Dance

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Durban – The 22nd Annual Reed Dance (Umkhosi woMhlanga) is expected to draw 40 000 maidens from across KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland and Pondoland, spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Mluleki Mntungwa told SAnews today.

Infrastructure development key to building Limpopo

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Pretoria – The Limpopo MEC for Local Government and Housing, Ishmael Kgetjepe, says infrastructure development at the municipal level is an important first step in building a world-class Limpopo province.

Correctional Services set to achieve 50/50 representation

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Durban - The 50/50 male and female representation within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff compliment is non-negotiable, and will be achieved by 2015, Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Friday.

Gender equality struggle not over

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Pretoria - The struggle for gender equality and women emancipation is far from over, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Western Cape issues flood alert

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Pretoria - The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in the Western Cape region has called on residents to be cautious as dams, canals and reservoirs in the province are at full capacity due to the persistent heavy rains.

SA should invest in hydrogen economy

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Midrand – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says South Africa should invest in the hydrogen fuel economy by taking advantage of the country’s large supply of platinum deposits.

N Cape women-led roadblock commended

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Pretoria - The Northern Cape women-driven roadblock has been hailed as an initiative that will send a clear message that women are ready to provide a lasting solution to road fatalities.

SAAT calls off wage talks with Satawu

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Pretoria - Wage talks with the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) have been called off, South African Airways Technical (SAAT) said.

Improved Merafong road to make life easier for residents

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Carletonville – Residents of Merafong in the West Rand are already celebrating government’s efforts aimed at improving their living conditions for the better ahead of next year’s celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of freedom and democracy.

R25m to help SA universities tackle HIV/Aids

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Pretoria - The National Skills Fund (NSF) has allocated close to R25 million to the Higher Education HIV/Aids Programme (HEAIDS) to skill academic staff at public universities and FETs to integrate and address HIV and Aids issues in curricula.

King to pay over R700m to SARS

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Pretoria – “When this tax dispute arose many years ago, I took a conscious decision not to cooperate with the authorities. That was a mistake.”