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Major lift-off for W Cape pet food business

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Pretoria - Through the Black Industrialists programme, a Western Cape company has been able to grow its business to become a pet food supplier for one of the country’s giant retailers.

President considers new members of JSC

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is considering designating three new members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), says the Presidency.

Ontlamentse's dream comes true

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Pretoria – Soon-to-be 18-year-old Ontlametse Phalatse has ticked off one of her goals on her wish list: meeting the President of the country.

No more drop-offs for poachers

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Skukuza – The Kruger National Park (KNP) is tightening security at its southern gates in an attempt to protect rhinos and prevent poachers from accessing the park.

Funding levelling higher education playing field

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Pretoria – The National Skills Authority (NSA) chairperson, Lulama Nare, says government efforts to increase funding for students who qualify to study at public colleges and universities have expanded access to education in South Africa.

Poultry industry public hearings start in Parliament

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Cape Town – The poultry industry has shrunk by 7% and continues to do so, placing South Africa’s main source of protein at risk due to Western diets and dumping of cheap cuts in the country.

Commission shakes up fresh produce cartel

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Pretoria - The Competition Commission will today raid fresh produce markets on suspicions that some market agents are engaged in a concerted practice to fix the price and trading conditions for the supply of fresh produce.

W Cape gears up for Easter holiday traffic

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Cape Town - The Department of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape says it is ready to deal with high traffic volumes expected as the Easter holidays approach.

Home Affairs, Safa in negotiations regarding Mokotjo

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs says it is in contact with the South African Football Association (Safa) in relation to the citizenship of Netherlands-based soccer player, Kamohelo Mokotjo.

Bogus pharmacist appears in court

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Pretoria – Bogus pharmacist Miyelani Carol Maswanganyi (43) has appeared in the Hlanganani Magistrate Court in Limpopo on Wednesday for operating a chemist without a licence.

Committee satisfied with post-school education plan

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Pretoria - Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Connie September, has voiced her satisfaction with the national plan on Post-School Education in the country.