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Pistorius back in court

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Pretoria - All eyes will be on the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) this morning, which is scheduled to hear an application by the National Prosecuting Authority that challenges Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction.

New chapter for Zandspruit residents

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Pretoria – The development of Zandspruit informal settlement will see more than 7 000 residents get access to proper services and social amenities.

SA wants better climate deal at COP21

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Pretoria – South Africa will push for an agreement that ensures global emission reduction efforts are adequate to keep the increase in global temperature below 2°C at the upcoming climate change conference in Paris.

Social services to be beefed up in Merafong

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Pretoria – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has pledged to fast-track the delivery of crucial social development services in the struggling community of Merafong.

Kudos for Cassper Nyovest filling the dome

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Pretoria – Cassper Nyovest, the South African hip hop artist who was the first musician to fill the 20 000 seating capacity Dome in Northgate, Randburg without the assistance of an international act, has received praise from President Jacob Zuma.

Driving transport into the future

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Transport is an important catalyst for social and economic development and plays a crucial role in the economy and job creation.

Government explores options for varsity funding

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Pretoria - Government, working with universities, is exploring various options to meet the commitment made by President Jacob Zuma of a zero percent increase in university fees in 2016, the Presidency said on Sunday.

Drought: stern warning to use water wisely

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Johannesburg- Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on citizens to use water sparingly and responsibly because climate change has exacerbated the drought situation in the country.

54 protests recorded this week

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Pretoria – The Police Ministry says 54 incidents of protests were recorded by police in the last week, with most being peaceful.

Relief at the pumps

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Pretoria – The prices of petrol and diesel will decrease on Wednesday, the Department of Energy says.

EPWP wages increased

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Johannesburg - The Department of Public Works says the prescribed minimum wage of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) will be increased from R75.10 to R78.86 per day or performed task as of Sunday.

Innovative public servants recognised

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Johannesburg - Public Service and Administration Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says South Africa is a developmental state that depends largely on the work of public servants.