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New Bill proposes establishment of a Land Commission

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Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the department will soon table a Bill that will enable the establishment of a Land Commission that will help the state to conduct a comprehensive land audit.

Public Works running a tight ship

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says reforms are being made to improve the supply chain management (SCM), operations and procurement system at the Department of Public Works.

Learners encouraged to study maths, science

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Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has encouraged pupils in George in the Western Cape to study maths and science in order to close South Africa’s skills gap.

SA, Pakistan ink defence pact

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Pretoria - South Africa and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the defence and defence production sectors.

'Mr K' was a wise counsellor, stern critic, best friend

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Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Foundation has described the late Ahmed Kathrada or ‘Mr K’, as he was affectionately known at the Foundation, as “our wise counsellor, our stern critic, our best friend”.

Vision 2030 through the eyes of a child

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Pretoria - The National Planning Commission (NPC) has developed a strategy to promote children’s participation in the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP): Vision 2030.

UK, US investment roadshow cancelled

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has instructed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas, to cancel the international investment promotion roadshow to the United Kingdom and the United States and to return to South Africa immediately.