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Study on budget proposal for SAPS specialist unit disputed

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Pretoria – The South African Police Service (SAPS) says a study conducted by the University of Johannesburg regarding the public order policing unit and the R3.3 billion budget proposal submitted to the Portfolio Committee on Police is a deliberate misinterpretation of facts.

SARS foils drug smuggling attempt

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Pretoria - South African Revenue Service (SARS) officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg have discovered close to 10kg of cocaine hidden in a false compartment of a female passenger’s luggage.

New Mayor to address municipal challenges

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Pretoria – Newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan has committed to addressing challenges of education, unemployment, economic development and drug abuse in the metropolitan municipality.

SARPCCO marks 20th anniversary

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Johannesburg - The Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation (SARPCCO), which is celebrating is its 20th anniversary, has vowed to tap into new approaches and strategies to fight transnational crimes that are on the increase in the region.

SA to celebrate National Environment Month

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Pretoria – A number of key environment events are expected to take place in various provinces as South Africa kicks off the National Environment Month celebrations in June.

Cabinet approves National Youth Policy 2020

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the National Youth Policy 2020 (NYP2020), which will form the basis for the development of an integrated Youth Development Strategy.

Portfolio committee asks for Fracking report

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Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources has expressed the need to have a comprehensive report as well as relevant legislations regarding Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as Fracking) in South Africa.

SA obtained clean audit after 2010 World Cup

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Pretoria - South Africa obtained a clean audit report after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, said on Thursday.

Cabinet reminds parents of new legislation

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Pretoria - Cabinet has reminded South Africans and foreign nationals travelling with children that the Passport and Travel Documents Act will come into effect from 1 June 2015.

SA's ARV programme reducing new HIV infections

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Pretoria – South Africa’s antiretroviral (ARV) programme has significantly contributed to reducing new HIV infections and mortality from Aids, and has ensured child survival and prolonged life, according to Cabinet.