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Upgraded William Nicol reduces congestion

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Johannesburg - The upgrading of William Nicol Drive from a single roadway to a triple carriageway has made the lives of the local community of Diepsloot and the surrounding areas much easier as they are now able to reach places like Fourways, Randburg and Tshwane with ease.

Hawks foil R34m assassination plot

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Pretoria - A Durban businessman will appear in court on Friday to face charges of conspiracy to commit murder after the Hawks foiled his alleged assassination plan.

Committee pushes for better deal for ex-miners

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Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources has called for a coordinated approach in dealing with benefits that have not been paid to deserving ex-mineworkers.

Broadband rolled-out to schools, NHI pilots

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Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has started a process of rolling-out broadband connectivity in cities where the National Health Insurance programme is being piloted.

Rand Water implements water restrictions

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Pretoria – Due to increased water demand caused by persistent high temperatures, the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalities have started implementing water restrictions.

Banks to invest billions in agri-parks

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Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti, says the Banking Association of South Africa is to invest R1 billion every year in agri-parks to revive the rural economy.

Corrupt health officials sacked

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Pretoria – Forty-five employees from various healthcare facilities around Gauteng have been dismissed after they were found to have been involved in fraudulent activities, says the Gauteng Health Department.

Dti temporarily suspends new applications for MCEP

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Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has announced that it is temporarily suspending new applications for the Manufacturing Competitive Enhancement Programme (MCEP) with immediate effect.

OR Tambo remembered

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma says the late struggle icon Oliver Tambo contributed to making South Africa what it is today.

Africa woos India to explore ocean economy

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says Africa and India must deepen the scope of their working relationship in order to benefit from opportunities in the ocean economy.