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Government commits to a united, democratic SA

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Pretoria- As South Africa enters the third decade of freedom, President Jacob Zuma has recommitted government to the vision of building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic

Ekurhuleni repairs Alberton substation

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Pretoria- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality on Sunday said technicians were continuing to repair the substation at Alberton that was left damaged after two transformer oil valves were stolen in the early hours of Friday morning.

Deputy President not benefited from Eskom coal contracts

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Pretoria- The Office Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday said it takes exception to statements made by energy analyst, Ted Blom, that the Deputy President had benefited improperly from Eskom coal contracts.

No load-shedding for long weekend

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Pretoria- Power utility Eskom says it is using this weekend to embark on a massive maintenance drive in an effort to improve the performance and reliability of its power generating units, ahead of the expected peak winter demand.

President Zuma sends condolences to Nepal

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Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has conveyed a message of condolences to the government and people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, following a massive earthquake there on Saturday.

Minister Shabangu encourages integration

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Johannesburg- The Minister in the Presidency reponsible for Women Susan Shabangu says attacking foreign nationals or chasing them out of the country will not reduce the problems facing South Africans, but could increase unemployment and lead to job losses.

Police Minister in Moscow for anti-drug meeting

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The Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko has noted with concern media comments insinuating that he opted to attend a conference in Russia rather than deal with the issues pertaining to attacks on foreign nationals.

SA seen as heaven by migrants

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Leaders of different organisations representing foreign nationals who live in South Africa say most of their members migrate to the country because they know their lives will be well-protected than in their countries of origin.