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Agreement to boost farming

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Pretoria – The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has signed an agreement with Tiger Brands to ensure support for smallholder farmers to supply finished agricultural commodities to the company.

Celebrate your womanhood

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Johannesburg - With the commemoration of Women’s Day coming up this weekend, Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has called on women to stand united and celebrate their womanhood.

DG placed on precautionary suspension

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Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Director General Rosey Sekese has been placed on precautionary suspension for a period of 60 days while the Public Service Commission conducts an independent inquiry into the management affairs of the department.

Awards to honour winning women

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Johannesburg – She was one of the leading South African women in the struggle against apartheid and had suffered detention and imprisonment most of her life.

Busy August for President

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has a busy month ahead - packed with activities for Women’s Month and engaging stakeholders, the media and communities.

President Zuma initiates feasibility study

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says he has initiated a feasibility study for an initiative aimed at supporting increased investment in line with the needs of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Eight held for rhino poaching

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Pretoria – Eight people have been arrested for alleged rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park, says the South African National Parks (SANParks).

Do a car safety check ahead of long weekend

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Pretoria – Motorists who will be travelling long distances for the Woman’s Day long weekend must check their car tyres and the roadworthiness of their vehicles before heading to their holiday destinations, says the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

21 police officers dismissed

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Pretoria – A group of 21 police officers have been dismissed as part of National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega’s effort to clean up and professionalise the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Reduce electricity usage: Eskom

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Pretoria – Eskom says while the power system is currently stable and there is no load shedding, electricity users are urged to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.

Measures to safeguard separation of powers

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Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says government has taken measures to safeguard the separation of powers doctrine, especially with regard to the independence of the judiciary.

Continued police killings condemned

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Pretoria - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has condemned the continued killings of law enforcement officers and called on communities to assist in ensuring the speedy arrest of the perpetrators.

Career expo at Freedom Park

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Pretoria - Freedom Park, tertiary institutions, companies and prospective employers will come together on Friday to embark on the Careers for a Powerful You (C4U) career expo.