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SA condemns Bamako attack

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Government says it has noted with concern the attack by terrorists at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Bamako, Mali. The attack has claimed innocent lives whilst other people including staff and guests at the hotel were held hostage.

Home Affairs to upgrade its systems

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The Department of Home Affairs on Friday announced that between 27 November and 2 December people will not be able to make ID and passport applications as the department will be installing new upgrades to improve its services.

Men stand up against abuse

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Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, says she is encouraged by the growing number of men who are getting involved in the fight against the abuse of women and children.

Presidential media working group on the cards

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The Presidency will soon launch a Presidential Media and Communication Working Group, which will bring government into contact with media leaders and experts in the sector.

Lesotho impressed by SA’s DTT progress

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Pretoria-The Lesotho delegation is ‘quite impressed’ with South Africa’s substantial progress in the implementation of the much awaited digital migration project.

Commission makes recommendations for increases

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Pretoria - The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers (POBs) has recommended a 5% increase on remuneration for President Jacob Zuma and all anchor positions of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary for the 2015/16 financial year.

IMC to plan Fort Hare University centenary

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to plan and coordinate the historic centenary celebrations of the University of Fort Hare.

SAA suspends Chief Commercial Officer

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) Chief Commercial Officer, Sylvain Bosc, has been suspended, the national carrier announced on Friday.

#SAVEWATER campaign launched

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government has officially launched the #SAVEWATER campaign which marks the beginning of a new era in water preservation in the province, according to Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo.

ANA media report nullified

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has rejected a story written by the Daily News and Independent Online (IOL) on the 2015 Annual National Assessments (ANA).

Appointment of Post Office CEO welcomed

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Pretoria – The appointment of Mark Barnes as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the South African Post Office (Sapo) will bring stability to the organisation.