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Early birth registration improves service delivery

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Polokwane – Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has urged parents to register their babies at birth with the Department of Home Affairs to help government in its planning so it can better deliver services to communities.

Minister congratulates African Times

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Pretoria – Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi has congratulated the African Times after the first edition of the newspaper hit the streets on Wednesday.

Announcement on 2017 varsity fees expected mid-Sept

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says he is hopeful that current consultations with all stakeholders on 2017 university fees will conclude successfully, with formal announcement expected to be made in mid-September.

Improving Gauteng's rail services

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Pretoria - The Select Committee on Economic Business Development has backed calls for rail operations in Gauteng to be integrated so commuters throughout the province can benefit.

DTT rollout reaches milestone in SKA area

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Pretoria - Government is on track to complete the subsidised set-top box (STB) rollout programme in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) area in the Northern Cape.

Nominations open for National Orders

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Pretoria – The Presidency has reminded members of the public that they have until 15 September 2016 to submit their nominations for the National Orders.

Hawks arrest serial sexual offender

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Pretoria – The Hawks have arrested an Australian national who is facing 15 cases of indecent assault, five charges of persistent sexual offences with a child and four cases of sexual intercourse with a minor in Australia.

Water, sanitation forum ready to work in Kannaland

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Pretoria – The Water and Sanitation Forum set up in Kannaland is aimed at promoting a two-way flow of information about the provision of reliable water and sanitation services to communities.