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Taking stock of AU achievements

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As we commemorate through a month-long programme that historic day in Addis Ababa when Africa leaders gathered to establish the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) let us not lose sight of the significance of those times.

Hammanskraal evictions suspended

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Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Co-operative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements, Paul Mashatile, on Wednesday, announced the suspension of evictions and demolishing of shacks in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria.

Presidency saves over R7.5m on energy

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Pretoria - The Presidency says it has managed to save over R7.5 million worth of electricity in its Cape Town and Pretoria offices in the 2015/16 financial year, through its Energy Saving Campaign.

Cuba praised for supporting SA priorities

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers says government is satisfied with Cuba’s continued support in pursuit of South Africa’s national priorities.

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.