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President respects ConCourt judgment, says government

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has noted and respects the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court and its findings relating to the Public Protector Report on Nkandla, the President’s homestead.

Government opens new community library in Petrusburg

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi on Thursday opened the newly built Bolokanang Community Library and launched the R120 million Mzansi Libraries Online in the Free State.

Two units at Ingula synchronised

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Pretoria - The second unit of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, Unit 4, was synchronised to the national grid on 25 March 2016, said Eskom.

Buy local products, boost SA economy

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to buy more of local goods and services to improve the country’s economy and reduce poverty.

Gauteng on track in implementing NDP

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gauteng is on course to restore the dignity of its residents through the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Finance Minister responds to Hawks questions

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Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has responded to questions sent by the Hawks on the so called “rogue” unit at the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Eskom continues maintenance plans

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Pretoria - While Eskom continues its maintenance plans, no load shedding is expected going into the autumn and winter seasons.

Pistorius sentencing set for June

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Pretoria - The office of the Chief Justice has confirmed that sentencing in the Oscar Pistorius matter is scheduled to take place between 13 and 17 June.

SA wins global Diplomatic Service Award

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Pretoria - South Africa has added another feather to its cap after the World Affairs Council in Washington named the country as the 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Diplomatic Service Award.

Imbizo Week to focus on growing the economy

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Pretoria - Various Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers will engage with communities on government’s Nine-Point Plan as a “big push” to ignite economic growth during the National Imbizo Focus Week.

Trade and Industry lauded for internship programme

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Pretoria - Unemployed graduates of the Itukise internship programme on Thursday lauded the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) for introducing the programme that provides work experience to graduates looking for jobs.