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All systems go for OAU/AU golden jubilee

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Pretoria – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says she is satisfied with the state of readiness for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU).

Manuel: Africa must learn from its past

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Pretoria - As a continent, Africa needs to pause and reflect on the history of the past 50 years and begin to develop lessons for the next 50 years, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.

President Zuma condemns abuse of his name

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has condemned the practice of using his name and that of Cabinet Ministers to secure privileges or flout government procedures, following the release of the report into the landing of a private plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base.

Parly applauds heroines for bravery

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Cape Town – She’s known as the Human Navigator, an honour bestowed on her by her colleagues because she led 15 colleagues to safety from behind enemy lines in the Central African Republic.

Nelson Mandela Sports Day to launch next month

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Cape Town – The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, said an annual Nelson Mandela Sports Day would be launched next month in partnership with the South African Rugby Union (Saru) and the South African Football Association (Safa).

Sanral welcomes passing of transport amendment bill

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Pretoria - The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) has welcomed the passing of the Transport and Related Matters Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), which amends the Sanral Act.

Wildcat strikes no way to advance interests of the poor – Zuma

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Cape Town – Trade union leaders should engage with union members to ensure that unnecessary labour action does not take place, President Jacob Zuma said today, adding that wildcat strikes were no way to advance the interests of marginalised South Africans.

SA, UK in talks over visa requirements

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor says her department is in talks with United Kingdom authorities in a bid to lift visa requirements for South African passport holders.

New school restores human dignity

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Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says eradicating mud schools and unsafe structures is one of many ways in which government strives to restore human dignity.

Over 2.5m visits to Gauteng's central hospitals

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Pretoria – The number of people visiting Gauteng hospitals has grown phenomenally in the last three months, indicating an increasing pressure faced by the health facilities because of the burden of disease.

Tough action against irresponsible contractors

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Pretoria - The Ekurhuleni Metro has vowed to take tougher action against contractors whose carelessness is resulting in extensive damage to council infrastructure, leading to residents and businesses being inconvenienced.