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Electoral Commission ready for registration weekend

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Pretoria – It’s all systems go for the registration weekend and the Electoral Commission says all eligible voters must come out in their numbers to register ahead of the 2016 Local Government Elections.

Cabinet condemns violent student protests

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Pretoria – Cabinet has condemned the violent student protests which have disrupted studies at some universities and led to the destruction of property.

Conference to advance SA's HIV response

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Pretoria - Cabinet says hosting the 21st International Aids Conference will advance the country’s HIV and tuberculosis response, while making an impact on one of the most important challenges in the world.

Press Corps to improve media’s access to information

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Pretoria – The launch of the Presidential Press Corps, or PPC, which will comprise journalists who will be accredited to cover the Presidency on a full time and on-going basis, has been welcomed by Cabinet.

Cabinet welcomes National Community Survey

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the 2016 National Community Survey in Mamelodi, Pretoria, by the Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe and Statistician General Pali Lehohla.

Cost-containment measures welcomed

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Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the cost-containment measures announced by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in the 2016 Budget Speech, describing them as decisive.

Register to make your mark

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Pretoria – South Africans have been called to register for the 2016 Local Government Elections on 5 and 6 March 2016.

Cabinet notes Barclays' announcement

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Pretoria – Cabinet says it has noted Barclays PLC’s announcement of its intention to reduce its 62.3 percent shareholding in Barclays Africa Group Limited (BAGL) over the next two to three years.

Call for calm over SARS, Minister Gordhan matter

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Pretoria – Cabinet has called on all interested parties to exercise calm and restraint regarding the matter of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Tom Moyane and the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan.

IEC concerned about youth voter apathy

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With the first registration campaign for the 2016 Local Government Elections scheduled for this coming weekend, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is targeting the youth to participate in voting as this group remains under-represented in the voter’s roll.