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MEC condemns looting of shops in Katlehong

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Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development Lebogang Maile has condemned the recent looting at foreign owned spaza shops in Katlehong.

Justice Minister to appeal Walus judgment

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Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has taken a decision to appeal the high court ruling that grants Janusz Walus parole.

Durban to host SAMAs

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Pretoria – Durban is proud to be the host of this year’s glitzy Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs), says Mayor of eThekwini James Nxumalo.

Gauteng tackles racism head on

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Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura has introduced a twenty-member team of eminent people to lead dialogues on racism and xenophobia across the province.

Sharpeville library gets hi-tech makeover

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Pretoria - As the country winds down Human Rights Month celebrations, the Gauteng provincial government continues to forge ahead with its mission to restore dignity and change the lives of its citizens.

UAE visit cements strong relations

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Pretoria – The recent visit by President Jacob Zuma to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has further cemented the strong bond of friendship and strategic bilateral relations between the two countries.

Zanzibar port of entry still closed

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has advised travellers to continue using the Platjan port of entry as the Zanzibar port of entry remains closed due to water flowing over the bridge.

City warns striking Pikitup workers

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Pretoria – Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau has warned that the city will no longer tolerate disruptions by Pikitup employees who are on strike.

Small-scale fishers called to register ahead of deadline

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Cape Town - The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has called on members of coastal fishing communities to submit their expression of interest (EoI) to be verified and registered as small-scale fishers as the deadline to do so looms.

HRDC important in tackling underdevelopment

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is among the most important instruments that government has to effectively tackle poverty and underdevelopment through education and training.

Violation of human rights on KZN farm to be probed

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the violation of human rights of families living at Progress Farm and the surrounding areas in Richmond, Pietermaritzburg.

Condolences for families of KwaMashu students

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Pretoria - Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the families and friends of two students who died after taking a drug at a party in KwaMashu, north of Durban.