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Fast tracking services to restore dignity in Alex

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Pretoria – Government has a responsibility towards the residents of the province and the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) was doing everything in its power to restore the dignity of the Alexandra community.

Acts to come into operation in August

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has determined 1 August 2015 as the day which the Geomatics Professions Act and the Property Valuation Act will come into operation.

Security re-evaluation needs to be conducted in Nkandla

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Cape Town - Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says a security re-evaluation needs to be conducted at President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence for all outstanding construction work to be completed at the home.

Unemployment eases in second quarter

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Pretoria - South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to 25% in the second quarter of 2015, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday.

GP Legislature probes allegations of corruption, malpractice

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Johannesburg - The Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), Lentheng Mekgwe, has appointed a Reference Group to look into allegations of corruption, malpractice and nepotism contained in an anonymous letter that she received in May.

Rice's passing a sad loss to SA: President

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has expressed condolences on the sad passing of the former South African National Cricket Captain Clive Rice, saying it’s a sad loss to the nation and the international cricket community at large.

Get well soon Arch: Pres Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a speedy recovery following his re-admission to hospital.

Money raised for 18 000 dignity dreams packs

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Pretoria – The target to raise sufficient funds to distribute 18 000 Dignity Dreams' packs to girls and women who are unable to afford sanitary wear has been reached, the Presidency has announced.

Task team to probe murder of hawk member

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Pretoria – A task team has been set up to investigate the murder of Warrant Officer Petrus Johannes Holz, 50, who was attacked by two suspects this morning.

NBA to make whistle stop at basketball games

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Pretoria - The Basketball National League (BNL) has joined forces with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in hosting prominent NBA dignitaries and players on Friday as part of the South African legacy programme.

Orange Farm's new depot moves recycling up a gear

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Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg’s drive to promote recycling moved up a gear, when a R16-million multipurpose Pikitup waste management depot was opened in Orange Farm, Region G.

Suspects arrested for impersonating police officers

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Pretoria - Seven suspects, including a convicted criminal serving a sentence at Kgoshi Mampuru Correctional Services, in Pretoria, have been arrested and charged for corruption and impersonating police officers.

Setsokotsane programme implemented in N West

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Pretoria - The successful implementation of the service delivery driven Setsokotsane programme in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district is an affirmation of the province’s pursuit of the National Development Plan’s goals, says North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo.