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Govt, parties agree on further e-toll meeting

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Pretoria - Government and parties opposed to the e-tolling of Gauteng's freeways have agreed to a follow-up meeting to discuss various issues regarding the project, as part of finding an amicable solution.

Women on Board Programme launched

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Pretoria - The Women on Board Programme, which is designed to discover, train and deploy female management talent by strengthening the participation of women in boards, was launched this week.

N Cape ready for veld fire season

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Pretoria - The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is ready to deploy personnel to assist in dealing with the outbreaks of fires on farms during this veld fire season.

Officers linked to Cato Manor Crime Unit arrested

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Pretoria - Twenty police officers linked to the disbanded Durban's Cato Manor Organised Crime Unit have been arrested following a joint investigation by the Hawks and the Independent Police Investigations Directorate (IPID).

Inmate appeals for respect and protection of women

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As the country prepares to observe the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, Mbhazima Thomas Maluleke (60), a former teacher serving a 14-year jail term for rape, has called on men to respect, love and protect women and children, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.

Brighter days for children with cancer

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When Kelopegile Eliazar Magopane held her baby girl, Zodwa for the first time six months ago, she couldn't wait to go back home for the whole family to celebrate the arrival of a new member. However, her tears of joy were short lived. Instead of seeing Zodwa playing around with her four siblings, Magopane aged 42 from Thembalihle, near Orange Farm spends most of her time at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital visiting her daughter.

Minister wants full report on textbook delay

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has demanded a full report on the reasons there has been a delay in the delivery of textbooks for Grade 10 learners in Limpopo so that appropriate steps can be taken.

Drug mule arrested in Bangkok

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Pretoria - A South African woman has been arrested in Bangkok for attempting to smuggle two kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, also known as "ice".

Team SA named for 2012 London Paralympic Games

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Pretoria - South Africa's Olympic governing body SASCOC on Wednesday announced a star-studded team which will travel to the 2012 London Paralympic Games later this year.

Gauteng to mark Intl Day Against Drug Abuse

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Pretoria - Joining the global community to intensify the awareness campaigns on alcohol and drug abuse, the Gauteng Department of Social Development will be commemorating International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the Toekomsrus Community Hall next week.