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RTMC to investigate deadly Hammanskraal crash

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has instructed an investigation into the deadly Hammanskraal crash that claimed the lives of seven people while three others were critically injured.

SA re-elected into ICAO Council

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South Africa’s re-election into the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an affirmation of its contribution in shaping the evolution of aviation, says Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula.

Minister flags intolerance as obstacle to development

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Intolerance, which has recently been experienced in South Africa, is one of the biggest obstacles to a world free of poverty and inequality, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor.

Illicit financial flows pose a risk to development

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Illicit financial flows continue to pose a risk to the development and economic stability of the world, more so for African countries, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor.

Minister, business icon discuss challenges in SA

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Challenges in South Africa’s business sector came under the spotlight during a meeting between Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and the doyen of black business, Dr Sam Motsuenyane.

President applauded for receiving Health Care Award

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The Portfolio Committee on Health has congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa for being awarded a Universal Health Care Award for the move towards universal health coverage for all citizens, by a New York-based non-governmental organisation, The Access-Challenge.

Break the silence, stop the violence

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Enough is enough, no one has the right to abuse others, and this must stop, says Women, Youth, Children and Persons with Disabilities Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Reports on Grade 9 school exit point "misleading"

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The Department of Basic Education says it has noted with concern misleading media reports and social media posts claiming that learners could leave school in Grade 9, saying this is not the truth.

Funding for African peacekeeping efforts slow

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While commitments have been made to help fund African Union-led peace support measures, the financing of such operations has been slow, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor.

NEDLAC has turned the tide on adverse audit

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The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) has turned the tide on the Auditor General’s 2017/18 qualified audit opinion as well as its performance, Acting Executive Director Teboho Thejane says.

Obasanjo commends President Ramaphosa for Special Envoys

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his sincere appreciation to President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing Special Envoys in an effort to quell tensions with fellow African states in the wake of sporadic attacks on immigrants in South Africa.

Public servants get ready to march

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Public servants have begun assembling at Church Square in Pretoria, ahead of the march this morning to recommit themselves and stand firm against gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.

Enzokuhle most popular first name in 2018

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South Africa’s population register last year welcomed 927 113 bundles of joy. The most popular first name for both girls and boys was Enzokuhle, while the Dlamini surname led the charge and was the most prevalent for both sexes.