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AFU recovers R685m from corruption

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Cape Town – Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha says in intensifying the fight against corruption, the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has recovered R685 million in relation to corruption cases.

Panel to look into timeshare complaints

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Pretoria - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has appointed a three-member inquiry panel to look into the root causes of consumer complaints in the timeshare industry.

Human Settlements Ombudsman appointed

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Pretoria – The Department of Human Settlements has established an Ombudsman Office to deal with issues of conflict between contractors, provinces and municipalities, Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announced on Thursday.

Learner dropout increases unemployment rate

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Pretoria - Basic Education Deputy Minister Enver Surty says learner dropouts lead to the high number of young people not in employment, education or training.

Dti Minister regrets General Motors SA exit

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has responded to General Motors South Africa’s (GMSA) decision to exit South Africa with regret and concern for the jobs and livelihoods that will be affected.

Compensation for Lily Mine families

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Pretoria - The families of three mineworkers, who were trapped underground when a shipment container that was used as a lamp room sunk underground in February last year, have received R200 000, said Mineral Resources Deputy Minister Godfrey Oliphant.

Gauteng education disturbed by rape at school

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Education Department says it is deeply concerned and disturbed about the rape incident that took place in March at I R Griffiths Primary School, involving minors.

Minister Muthambi revives Anti-Corruption Forum

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Pretoria - Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi will convene a meeting on Friday to revive the National Anti-Corruption Forum (NACF), as part of government efforts to root out corruption.

President Zuma to visit Courtney’s family

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today visit the family of three-year-old Courtney Pieters, who was found murdered and buried in a shallow grave in Elsies River in Cape Town.

Lotto Commission committed to SA

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Pretoria - Despite new amendments to legislation, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) remains committed to its mandate of changing lives in South Africa, it said on Thursday.

Probe into corruption claims in fishing rights

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Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says it will work with the Hawks to ensure that there is proper investigation into the corruption allegations in the Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).