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Eskom welcomes court decision on 9.4% tariff increase

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Pretoria - Eskom has welcomed a high court decision to dismiss the urgent application of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) to stop Eskom from implementing the approved tariff increase of 9.4% on 1 April 2016.

SAA domestic flights to close earlier

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has reminded customers that domestic flights from OR Tambo International Airport will close earlier from 1 April 2016.

No decision on legalising rhino horn trading

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Pretoria- Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has clarified that the South African government has not taken a decision to legalise the trade in rhino horn, says the department of Environmental Affairs.

SA's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift unveiled

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Thursday unveiled South Africa's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift and a refuelling station at Impala Refining Services in Springs, near Johannesburg.

Parliament reacts to ConCourt judgment

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Pretoria – Parliament says it respects the ruling handed down by the Constitutional Court in the matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance relating to the findings by the Public Protector on President Jacob Zuma’s homestead, Nkandla.

SA, Botswana vow to grow ties

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Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana are geared to boost bilateral trade and investment, despite the strained global economic conditions.

President respects ConCourt judgment, says government

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has noted and respects the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court and its findings relating to the Public Protector Report on Nkandla, the President’s homestead.

Government opens new community library in Petrusburg

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi on Thursday opened the newly built Bolokanang Community Library and launched the R120 million Mzansi Libraries Online in the Free State.

Two units at Ingula synchronised

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Pretoria - The second unit of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, Unit 4, was synchronised to the national grid on 25 March 2016, said Eskom.

Buy local products, boost SA economy

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to buy more of local goods and services to improve the country’s economy and reduce poverty.

Gauteng on track in implementing NDP

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gauteng is on course to restore the dignity of its residents through the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Finance Minister responds to Hawks questions

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Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has responded to questions sent by the Hawks on the so called “rogue” unit at the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Eskom continues maintenance plans

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Pretoria - While Eskom continues its maintenance plans, no load shedding is expected going into the autumn and winter seasons.

Pistorius sentencing set for June

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Pretoria - The office of the Chief Justice has confirmed that sentencing in the Oscar Pistorius matter is scheduled to take place between 13 and 17 June.