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Premier not involved in Life Esidemeni transfers

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The Gauteng Provincial Government says any suggestion that Premier David Makhura gave instructions or was involved in the transfer of mental health patients from Life Esidimeni to NGOs is false.

Transport still heartbeat of SA’s economy

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When current Transport Minister Joe Masangwanyi leaves government, he wants to pursue his other passion – teaching students at universities. With two Master’s Degrees and currently completing his PHD, Minister Masangwanyi can easily walk into any lecture hall or research department.

Police warn against staged gang violence footage

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The South African Police Service has warned the public against the circulation of false and staged footage of gang violence, saying it does not assist in the fight against crime.

Calls for population scientists to gather accurate statistics

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Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says those vested with the responsibility of measuring population statistics should strive to report accurately as false figures could result in underdevelopment.

Be responsible for your health

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Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has encouraged community members in Ekurhuleni to get cancer screenings at public clinics.

Remembering Tambo: He was friendly to everyone, says friend

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Nomahomba Nzima, 78, was only 17 years old when Oliver Tambo got married to his wife Adelaide. Although she was a young girl, Nzima cannot forget the “handsome and charismatic” Tambo and his bright smile during the wedding day to his wife in 1956.

Government welcomes coffin case sentencing

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Government has welcomed the Middelburg Magistrate Court’s sentencing of Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson to 11 and 14 years imprisonment respectively, who forced Victor Mlotshwa into a coffin and threatened to pour petrol on him.