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Unit to take Acid Mine Drainage head on

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Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation says it will soon establish a water management unit as a step towards dealing with the problem of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) in South Africa.

Power of the book

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi will spend the week telling South Africans about the importance of reading.

SA to play its part in forest conservation

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Pretoria - South Africa is determined to be part of the global response to the challenges relating to forest conservation, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Judiciary mourns Mayat's death

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Pretoria - The South African Judiciary is mourning the death of South Gauteng High Court Judge Haseena Mayat who passed away on Monday morning.

SA raises flag for literacy

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Pretoria - South Africa will today join the world in commemorating International Literacy Day by raising its flag for literacy as a human right, as a force for dignity and sustainable societies.

Bhisho massacre victims honoured

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Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured 28 people who lost their lives and those that were injured during a peaceful march at the Bhisho Stadium in September 1992.

Give life to national greening project

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Pretoria - Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana has called on forestry partners to give life to a broad national greening project as a means of ensuring a brighter future for children.

Fast, reliable, affordable internet

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Pretoria – Government is implementing its broadband policy which will ensure that South Africans have access to fast, reliable, secure and affordable internet.

Credit act to ensure debtors' recourse

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Pretoria – Debtors will soon have recourse in instances where they were found to have been garnished unfairly, according to the new Credit Amendment Act.

Operation Fiela sweeping SA clean

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Pretoria – Operation Fiela, a multi-disciplinary operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS), continues to sweep criminal activities off South African streets.

Kudos to anti-poaching unit

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has congratulated the 26-member Black Mamba anti-poaching unit for being awarded the United Nations top accolade – the Champions of the Earth Award.

Women make strides in SA

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By Edwin Tshivhidzo

Women's Month came to an end last week, with a strong indication that South Africa has come a long way in the promotion of women in the country.

XIV World Forestry Congress kicks off

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Pretoria - Durban is playing host to yet another important international event - the XIV World Forestry Congress - which kicks off today.

Tribute to late Judge Skweyiya

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Pretoria- Former Constitutional Court Judge Thembile Skweyiya has been described as a man who contributed significantly to the jurisprudence of the country.