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Minister monitors process of social grant payments

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Pretoria - As the Department of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) continue with the payment of social grants on Monday, recipients are encouraged to go on their respective days to pay points, as indicated on their last slips.

COGTA welcomes findings on municipalities

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Pretoria - The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Ministry has accepted the surveys released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on financial statistics of municipalities and on service delivery.

InvestSA wins runner-up award in Dubai

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Pretoria - South Africa’s InvestSA has been recognised for its outstanding work with a runner-up award at the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai, said the Department of Trade and Industry.

Parliament to consult on motion of no confidence

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Pretoria - Parliament will begin a process of consultation following requests from opposition parties for Parliament to schedule a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.

Cocaine worth R3.1 million confiscated at OR Tambo

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Pretoria - Cocaine worth R3.1 million was found hidden inside electrical components at the OR Tambo International Airport mail centre this week, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Human Settlements Ministry refutes media reports

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Pretoria - The Ministry of Human Settlements on Sunday refuted media reports stating that Minister Lindiwe Sisulu did not participate in a public engagement with President Jacob Zuma because she was avoiding being seen with the President.

Deputy President commends work of NGOs

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday lauded the work done by non-government organisations (NGOs) for the role they play in society.

Petrol price to drop on Wednesday

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Pretoria - Motorists are in for a relief this month as the petrol price is set to decrease by between 24 and 22 cents on Wednesday.

JCPS Cluster welcomes Rhodes Park sentencing

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Pretoria - The Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster has welcomed a court ruling on the Rhodes Park trio who were sentenced to four life sentences each.

Men, women in blue honoured

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Pretoria - Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane on Friday preceded over a medal parade in Limpopo where over 100 men and women in blue were honoured.