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Gauteng commits to build 50 000 houses

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Pretoria – The Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements, Paul Mashatile, has committed to build 50 000 housing units during the current financial year.

First time voters speak out on elections

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Statistics by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) indicate that more young South Africans are starting to be patriotic and have come to realise the importance of participating in elections.

Tongaat Mall collapse report referred to NPA

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Cape Town – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says her department will soon hand over a report on the Tongaat Mall Inquiry to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in KwaZulu-Natal for prosecutorial decision.

Racism should be criminalised

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Cape Town - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says amending the Constitution to outlaw racism can make a dent on the scourge.

IEC welcomes proclamation of elections

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed the proclamation of the 2016 Local Government Elections by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister David Van Rooyen.

Vuwani unrest still a concern for government

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Polokwane - Government remains concerned about the recent violent protests in Vuwani and surrounding areas, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen.

SANDF members to be recalled

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Pretoria – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has taken a decision to recall soldiers who were placed on special leave following an illegal march to the Union Buildings in August 2009.

Calls to 'revive' Syria negotiations

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Cape Town – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo says the only resolution to the instability in Syria can only be through negotiations between government, opposition parties and concerned stakeholders.

Good pickings for local tomato farmers

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Pretoria - The launch of the Dursots & All Joy Tomato Processing Plant in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo, will help farmers to grow their business.

SA to host Palestinian President

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Wednesday host President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, who will be on a working visit to South Africa.

Minister notes rhino horn court judgment

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has noted a judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) regarding the moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn.