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Race to secure safe water for all

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With only 13 years left for countries to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the race is on for leaders and members of the High Level Panel (HLPW) on Water, which is in support of the Agenda, in particular SDG6 on water, to take action and join forces in a bid to tackle the water crisis.

South Africa, Qatar explore investment opportunities

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Pretoria - The President of the Black Business Council, Dr Danisa Baloyi, says South Africa should take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the State of Qatar, especially in agriculture and the ocean economy.

SA still a good place to invest in: Minister Zulu

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Pretoria – Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has assured Qatari investors that as South Africa drives its radical economic transformation programme, the country is still the right place in which to invest.

R&D spending in SA shows signs of recovery

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says government aims to double the investment in Research and Development (R&D) from the 2014/15 figure of 0.77% to 1.5% of GDP by 2020.

Minister Mbalula withdraws appeal in Ntlemeza case

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Pretoria – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has taken a decision to withdraw the appeal lodged at the Supreme Court of Appeal in the case brought by the Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law.

Gauteng spends millions in road upgrade

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Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has launched a R237 million project aimed at rehabilitating the R28 route between Sebokeng and Westonaria, south west of Johannesburg.

Condolences for Ontlametse

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences to the family of Ontlametse Phalatse and her trust.

Minister meets top officials

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Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi on Tuesday met with the Accounting Officers and Senior Managers of the National School of Government (NSG), the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) and Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) for a handover briefing.

Happy birthday President Zuma

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Pretoria – The Presidency has wished President Jacob Zuma a happy and fulfilling birthday as he turns 75 on Wednesday.