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Pistorius’ release referred to parole board

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Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Wednesday announced that he has decided to refer the decision to place paralympian Oscar Pistorius under correctional supervision to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board.

Water to be released from Lesotho Highlands Project

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Pretoria - In an attempt to address the water challenges faced by the Free State municipalities, the Department of Water and Sanitation has granted approval for the release of water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Women officers conduct roadblocks

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Pretoria - As part of Women’s Month activities, female law enforcement officers conducted road operations in the Free State on Wednesday.

SA to attend World Water Week

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Pretoria - Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, will on Saturday lead a South African delegation to the World Water Week 2015 event in Stockholm, Sweden.

NEHAWU, NHLS reach common ground

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Pretoria - The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) management has signed an agreement with National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) to resolve the wage negotiation dispute and avert a looming strike.

Marikana housing project commended

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Pretoria - The Select Committee on Social Services has commended the North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements for successfully implementing the Marikana housing project.

No load shedding for almost two weeks

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Pretoria - There has been no load shedding for close to two weeks as the power system is currently constrained but stable, said Eskom on Thursday.

Struggle stalwart Gxowa honoured

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Pretoria - The Gauteng government has honoured the life of activist and liberation struggle stalwart Bertha Gxowa by unveiling a life-size statue of her at the Ke-Ditselane Cultural Village in Katlehong.

President sends condolences to Indian President

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed a message of condolences to Indian President, Pranab Mukherjee, following the passing away of his wife, First Lady Suvra Mukherjee, on Tuesday.

Safe place for abused women

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Pretoria – Victims of gender-based violence in Nsikazi, in Mpumalanga, will get much needed support to deal with their trauma with the opening of a new centre.

Call for more women in defence

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Pretoria - More women should be encouraged to join the ranks of the South African National Defence Force, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Operation Fiela showing results

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Cape Town – Operation Fiela, a national crime blitz by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other agencies that has netted over 9 000 suspects, has had an impact on crime over the past few months.

Marikana: Need to address "systemic" police issues

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Cape Town - Parliamentary researchers have told the Portfolio Committee on Police that the events in Marikana that resulted in many lives being lost required police to address “structural or systemic issues” to avoid history repeating itself.