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No raw deal for the poor - Davies

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Pretoria - In responding to the global economic crisis, governments should avoid unfairly placing the burden of the downturn on the poor and vulnerable, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Moloto Road claims four lives

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Pretoria - Four people died when the bus they were travelling in overturned on the notorious Moloto Road (R573) between Pretoria and KwaMhlanga on Wednesday morning.

Crowded mortuary cleared of 212 bodies

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Pretoria - All 212 unclaimed bodies have been removed from the Gale Street mortuary in Durban, says KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo.

SASSA's CEO to know his fate

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Pretoria - Social Development Minister Edna Molewa is expected to announce the outcome of an investigation into South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Chief Executive Officer, Fezile Makiwane soon.

Financial assistance for fire victims' families

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Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development will help with the burial costs of the people who lost their lives in a fire that broke out at an orphanage outside Newcastle.

RTMC mismanagement report to be tabled

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Pretoria - A report into allegations of mismanagement at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

Time to get your Comrades entry in

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Johannesburg - Runners wishing to take part in the 86th edition of the Comrades Marathon have until the end of the month to get their entries in.

Manning Presidential Hotline no child's play

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For presidential hotline Public Liaison Officer, Mkholwane Maraba, ensuring that members of the public receive the best possible assistance is her number one priority.

Manhunt launched for tourist's killers

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Pretoria - Police in the Western Cape have launched a manhunt for two men alleged to have killed a British tourist during a suspected botched hijacking in Gugulethu, at the weekend.

PMTCT 'not just a medical problem'

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Pretoria - Social obstacles such as attitudes, norms and behaviours aid to the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT).

Central Methodist Church: Legal action looms

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Pretoria - The Department of Health is considering taking legal action to remove the unaccompanied children who are living at the Johannesburg Central Methodist Church.

Christmas comes early for inmates

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Pretoria - Correctional Services Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize has handed out gifts to female offenders and mothers living with babies behind bars.

Tshwane nails 15 in graft probe

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Pretoria - At least 15 City of Tshwane employees are facing suspension from the municipality over mismanagement and financial irregularities - and more heads are expected to roll as the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) begins a big probe on the city's operations.

Police Minister lashes out at tourist killing

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Pretoria - The murder of a British tourist in the Western Cape has drawn outrage from the South African police leadership, with Minister Nathi Mthethwa vowing that his members will find those responsible for the "horrendous" killing.