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MEC probes reported school rape

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Gauteng Basic Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi will this morning visit Mahube Valley Secondary School in Pretoria to receive a report on an alleged rape incident of a 17-year-old pupil by a scholar patroller.

SA works with Chile to improve trade

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South Africa and Chile have agreed to further enhance bilateral trade and investment through their Joint Trade and Investment Commission (JTIC).

Senior DPSA officials placed on precautionary suspension

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Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi in a statement on Sunday announced that the department’s Chief Financial Officer, Masilo Makhura, and Deputy Director General: Administration, Linda Shange, have been placed on precautionary suspension.

President Zuma talks peace, security in the DRC

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President Jacob Zuma is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he is expected to hold discussions with President Joseph Kabila Kabange regarding peace and security in the Great Lakes region, particularly the situation in the DRC.

Cocaine worth R9m seized at OR Tambo

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A total of 30kg of cocaine estimated at almost R9 million was seized by South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials in two separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday.

SA Agulhas II leads Africa-led scientific research cruise

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Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the second international Indian Ocean Expedition, which will see the SA Agulhas II depart from Durban on Wednesday next week, will help access data that can be used to prepare for ocean-related challenges in developing countries.

Minister pays tribute to Chief Xigalo

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Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has paid tribute to the late Hosi Shitlahangoma James Maluleke Xigalo who always promoted the unity of African people.

OR Tambo Heritage Site House launched in Zambia

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President Jacob Zuma says the OR Tambo Heritage Site House that was launched in Chelston in Lusaka provides a great opportunity for research and the writing of own African stories.

Youth development linked to countries' progress

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Buti Manamela, says young people’s growth and development is intrinsically linked to the advancement and progress of their countries, regions and the world.