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Mido Macia trial sentencing resumes

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Pretoria - Sentencing procedures against eight former policemen, who have been convicted of killing Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia, are expected to resume in the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday morning.

Danish national in custody for body parts

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Pretoria – A Danish national, who was arrested last week after women genitals were found stashed in his freezer, was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court, on Monday.

Tough action against housing contractors

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Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Jacob Mamabolo, has warned that action will be taken against contractors who fail on their contractual obligations.

Teachers advised to administer ANAs

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has advised all teachers to ignore messages being circulated and prepare to administer the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) in December, in the best interests of learners and the education sector as a whole.

Limpopo church to help restore humanity

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Makhado - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has urged members of a Limpopo church to partner with government in restoring humanity to create cohesive, caring and sustainable communities.

Stop selling housing tenders to big companies

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Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged small contractors and developers to stop selling government housing tenders to big construction companies for quick money for short term luxuries.

KZN communities work closer with police

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Pretoria - More communities in KwaZulu-Natal are beginning to realise the importance of working closely with the police to fight against crime, says Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo.

More children in ECD centres

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Pretoria - The fourth term of the democratic government, from 2009 to 2014, has seen a massive increase in the enrolment of five-year-old children in formal Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres.

More access to basic services

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Pretoria - Government is making progress in providing basic services and improving the lives of South Africa’s poor.

Mixed bag towards achievement of NDP

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Pretoria- A deluge of data on the demonstrable progress made in improving the living conditions of the poor was released by government on Sunday.

Call for motorists to be cautious on roads

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Pretoria - Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters has called on motorists to drive with caution on the roads, following an accident which left five people dead.