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SA among the leading countries in respect of women incarceration

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The September 2015 report of the International Centre for Prison Studies on women incarceration trends in the world says, over the past 15 years, female inmate populations increased “sharply” and “faster” by about 50%, with the world median women incarceration rates standing at 4.4 per 100 thousand population.

Measures to ease piling rubbish

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Pretoria – The City of Johannesburg has put measures in place to mitigate health risks associated with the rubbish that’s piling up on the streets.

IEC welcomes election date announcement

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission has welcomed the announcement of the 2016 Local Government Elections date by President Jacob Zuma, says the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

SA, Liberia cement ties

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Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will use its long-standing friendship with Liberia to deepen cooperation.

Government to give progress on Oceans Economy

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Pretoria - Government will on Friday provide a progress report on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy initiative at the Port of Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape.

All systems go for voter registration weekend

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission (IEC) says eligible voters, who have not yet registered or updated their address details for the upcoming 2016 Municipal Elections, must make use of the final voter registration weekend.

Presidential Durban residence closed

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Pretoria - Due to the damage caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, John Dube House has been declared temporarily unfit for human habitation, says the Presidency.

Eskom commended for progress

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Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown on Wednesday commended Eskom on progress it has made with executing its build programme.

Deputy Minister visits Dunoon primary school

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Cape Town – Basic Education Minister Enver Surty says he is happy with how teaching and learning have progressed at Sophakama Primary School in Dunoon, Cape Town, since the school was opened last June.

Farmers warned about drought relief scam

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Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has warned drought affected farmers about a scam, where farmers are being promised a grant of R270 000 from the department.