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Parliamentary office set to open in Malamulele

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Malamulele - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will officially open the Parliamentary Constituency Office in Malamulele - a move that will give local residents a chance to actively participate in parliamentary activities.

No upfront registration payment for qualifying students

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Johannesburg – All students who have been offered a placement at a university and who qualify for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can register without having to make an upfront payment, it has been announced.

Home Affairs clarifies the arrest of US musician

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Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday clarified the recent arrest of American musician and actor, Dante Terrell Smith, also known as Mos Def and/or Yasiin Bey, who tried to use a World Passport when leaving the country.

Meeting to tackle issues of nation building

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa will meet with social cohesion advocates on Thursday to discuss how South Africa can strengthen nation-building and social cohesion.

President Zuma arrives in Davos

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Switzerland, where he is leading a team of Ministers, Chairmen and CEOs of major companies who are ready to present the many positive attributes of the country at the World Economic Forum.

Hawks not investigating Dudu Myeni

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Pretoria - The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks, has dismissed reports that it is investigating South African Airways (SAA) chairperson Dudu Myeni.

Minister meets with university chancellors

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister, Blade Nzimande, is expected to meet with university chancellors today to discuss the issues of fees and registrations at the country’s tertiary institutions.

Government, banks tighten partnership to fight fraud

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Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs says it will continue to build its working relationship with the banking and insurance industries to curb fraud, particularly identity theft, and its resultant financial implications.

IMC to improve support to investors

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to improve support and assistance to investors wishing to invest in South Africa.

Drive to fill vacant educator posts in E Cape

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Pretoria - The Eastern Cape Education Department is inviting professionally qualified educators to apply for employment to fill the 1 665 level 1 vacant posts in its 23 districts.