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Protect new infrastructure

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Pretoria – As government continues to roll out new water infrastructure, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Pamela Tshwete has called on communities to ensure that it remains protected from vandalism and theft.

Eskom warns the public of phishing scam

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Pretoria - Eskom has warned the public about an apparent phishing scheme where criminals claim that the power utility is offering franchise opportunities to distribute prepaid electricity vending machines.

Skilled, experienced NPC to tackle SA's problems

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Pretoria - The task ahead for the recently appointed National Planning Commission is not an easy one, but the combination of skills, expertise and experience that each member of the commission brings will undoubtedly make the task manageable.

IEC readying for 2016 municipal elections

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Pretoria - Newly appointed Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Glenton Vuma Mashinini says he is ready to execute his duties at the electoral commission, as it readies itself for the 2016 municipal elections.

Joburg commended for response to bridge collapse

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Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Pravin Gordhan has commended the City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau and his team for the quick response to the collapsed bridge incident in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Freedom Park collaborates with Netherlands

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Pretoria - Freedom Park is collaborating with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, based in Pretoria, in hosting an exhibition entitled “Signs of Solida”, meaning signs of solidarity.

MEC pushes for subsistence farming

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Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development Lebogang Maile has expressed concern at the high levels of hunger as well as an overly concentrated and expensive food system.

Wits chancellor to meet protesting students

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Pretoria - Wits vice chancellor Adam Habib is this morning set to meet with students who have been protesting at the university to hear their grievances and find a resolution, the university said.

SABC shines at Employment Equity Awards

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Johannesburg - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) came out glowing at the Department of Labour’s inaugural Employment Equity Awards, aimed at recognising employers who promote equal opportunity, diversity and fair treatment in the workplace.