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Marikana: Need to address "systemic" police issues

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Cape Town - Parliamentary researchers have told the Portfolio Committee on Police that the events in Marikana that resulted in many lives being lost required police to address “structural or systemic issues” to avoid history repeating itself.

Presidential Imbizo in Eersterust

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday hold a community Presidential Imbizo at Eersterust Sports Ground, in Pretoria, to strengthen the fight against drugs and substance abuse.

Mining retrenchments a concern

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Pretoria – The Select Committee on Trade and International Relations has voiced concern over the pending retrenchments in the mining sector.

Legal advice sought on Pistorius' release

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Cape Town – Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha said he is receiving legal advice to determine whether or not to intervene in the scheduled release of the jailed paralympian Oscar Pistorius.

Drug bust at OR Tambo

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Pretoria - Crystal meth, or tik, worth over R8 million was discovered hidden in the lining of a passenger’s baggage at the OR Tambo International Airport, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

No load shedding in 10 days

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Pretoria - There has been no load shedding for the past ten days as the power system is currently constrained but stable, said Eskom on Wednesday.

Meeting to resolve Roodepoort Primary chaos

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Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says he will today meet with mediators representing the Davidsonville community following the chaotic situation that broke out at Roodepoort Primary School recently.

Resolve differences amicably

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Pretoria - Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, has appealed to Rand Water and the unions to work towards an amicable solution to resolve their differences.

GCIS a well-oiled machine

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Cape Town - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is a corporation with high performance, professionalism and accountability, says acting Director-General Donald Liphoko.

Peace, security key to Africa's prosperity

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Pretoria – Peace and security are key requirements for Africa’s prosperity, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers.

Fraudsters beware!

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Pretoria – The Department of Public Works is running a campaign that is hoped will fight all forms of fraud and corruption both inside and outside the department.

SABC in a healthy financial position

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Cape Town - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has shown a healthy financial position at the end of quarter three, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi told the Portfolio Committee on Communications on Tuesday.