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Asylum seekers urged to make appointments

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has urged asylum seekers and refugees visiting the Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre for various services to follow due process and desist from showing up without appointments and on days that are not designated for their blocs.

Gauteng enters "second wave" of empowerment

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Randfontein – The Gauteng Government has entered into the “second wave” of empowerment which will ensure that black businesses and township enterprises become more sustainable by participating in the other sectors of the economy.

Gauteng to assess all care centres

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Randfontein - Learning from the tragic death of mental health patients at Life Esidemeni, the Gauteng province will institute an inspection and condition assessment of all centres that care for the vulnerable.

More focus on care centres

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Johannesburg – Gauteng Premier David Makhura has ordered a wide-ranging inspection and assessment of all centres that care for the most vulnerable, the elderly, people with disabilities and children - following the tragic death of over 100 mental health patients in the province.

Armed Forces Day to wow SA

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Pretoria – South Africans are in for a treat tomorrow as they will celebrate Armed Forces Day with the talented South African Defence Force (SANDF) who will display their fire power and equipment for all to see.

Successful working visit to China

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has concluded a successful working visit to China.

SARS confiscates 271kg of cocaine

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Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Saturday confiscated 271kg of cocaine with a street value of R78 million at OR Tambo International Airport – one of the biggest cocaine busts ever.

Progress being made in implementing ICT policy

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Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele on Friday held a consultation meeting with the ICT sector regarding progress being made in the implementation of the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper.

NSFAS receives 161 938 student applications

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Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total 161 938 applications from students seeking funding for 2017 in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country.