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Spousal benefits under review

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Pretoria - The Presidency says it will engage the South African Police Service (SAPS) to discuss the harmonisation of benefit policies in light of the recent announcement of the procurement of vehicles for the spouses of the President.

Projects to pump more water into Gauteng network

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Johannesburg – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has challenged the youth to get educated so they can participate in the infrastructure projects that are being implemented by government.

Let us all protect children to move SA forward

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Pretoria – The Department of Social Development will launch the annual Child Protection Week campaign on Sunday at Braakspruit Farm, outside Klerksdorp, in the North West.

Five suspects arrested for cable theft

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Pretoria - Five people were arrested in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, for the theft of underground cables worth approximately R10 000, said Eskom on Friday.

Youth encouraged to equip themselves with education

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Pretoria – Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela, says young people must get the necessary qualifications to increase their chances of getting decent jobs and contributing meaningfully to the development of the country.

Poachers held for firing at helicopter

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Pretoria – Four poachers have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a South African National Parks (SANParks) helicopter in the Kruger National Park, says the Department of Environmental Affairs.

The sky is not the limit for girl learners

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) introduced a group of girl learners to the exciting world of aviation when it hosted them as part of the Take a Girl Child to Work Day initiative.

SA attracting investments worth millions

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Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the South African economy is attracting investments in the research and development space.

Parliament approves Expropriation Bill

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Cape Town – The National Assembly has passed the Expropriation Bill by an overwhelming majority following a vote by Members of Parliament, on Thursday.

New fund to support bids for international events

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Cape Town – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says a collaboration with the private sector has led to the creation of a fund that will help the tourism sector bid for international events.

Miss SA lights the way for other young women

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Pretoria - Miss South Africa 2016 Ntandoyenkosi Kunene has encouraged young women to pay tribute to the women of 1956 by taking up opportunities available to them.

Man nabbed for drug possession at OR Tambo

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Pretoria - A man, who claimed an unaccompanied bag containing 20kg of ephedrine valued at R6 million, has been intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport.