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Striking public servants warned against intimidation

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Pretoria - As one million public servants embark on an indefinite strike following labour's rejection of government's revised wage offer of 7 percent, striking employees have been warned against intimidating non-striking employees.

Minister clarifies Zim decision

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Johannesburg - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has clarified government's decision to withdraw a special dispensation that exempted undocumented Zimbabweans in South Africa from deportation.

Standing Committee has classified info

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Pretoria - Members of Parliament requiring classified information on President Jacob Zuma's domestic and international travels should apply to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

HPCSA extends deadline for submissions on medical tariffs

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Pretoria - The Medical and Dental Professions Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has extended by 21 days the deadline for submissions to determine guideline tariffs for medical and dental services.

NCOP to assess service delivery measures

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Pretoria - The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will embark on its Provincial Week where it will interact with all the nine provinces to assess service delivery measures.

New consumer act under spotlight

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Bushbuckridge - The communities of Mashishing, formerly Lydenburg, and Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga will learn about their rights as consumers at special workshops hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry this week.

Heritage Month to unite South Africans

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Lulu Xingwana has urged South Africans to use Heritage Month to deepen the country's humanity and unity like they displayed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Experts to assess extent of acid mine drainage

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Pretoria - A team of experts is expected to assess the extent of acid mine drainage in the country and report back to an inter-ministerial committee appointed by Minister of Water Affairs Bulelwa Sonjica.

Candidates urged to attend classes for supps

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Pretoria - The Western Cape Education Department is offering free tuition to candidates registered for the 2012/2013 National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary exams to assist them in passing their exams.

Flood victims face outbreak of disease

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Islamabad - The lives of millions of Pakistan's flood victims have been threatened by the outbreak epidemic diseases resulting from the worst floods in the country's history.

W-Cape parents urged to send children to school

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Pretoria - The Western Cape Education Department has appealed to parents and caregivers to continue sending their children to school, despite today's industrial action by teachers.

Keen intl interest in Reed Dance ceremony

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Durban - The Royal Reed Dance ceremony, a traditional event where Zulu maidens gather at King Goodwill Zwelithini's residence and perform a special dance for him, has attracted interest from international tourists and media wishing to attend.