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Broadband connectivity for N Cape rural communities

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Johannesburg - A two-year deal between Square Kilometre Array (SKA) South Africa and telecoms operator Vox Telecom will see households in the rural communities in the Northern Cape getting high speed broadband connectivity.

Disability Advisory Council launched

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Pretoria - The Department of Public Works (DPW) has launched the Disability Advisory Council, which aims to provide leadership and advice to the department on a number of issues relating to disability.

Malaria deaths on the rise

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Pretoria – While South Africa and countries in the Southern Africa region remain Ebola free, malaria remains an important risk, says the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

SAA ups flights on continent

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has upped the frequency of flights to key African destinations, it said on Tuesday.

HIV third biggest killer of South Africans

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Pretoria - The Mortality and Causes of Death Report has shown that HIV has risen to be the third leading cause of death in the country, with tuberculosis remaining the number one killer in 2013, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Sascoc celebrates 10 years

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Pretoria - The first anniversary of the death of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela, should further drive the process of nation building and reconciliation.

"Yes, we can reduce violence in our country"

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Every great social movement of our time began with the fight for an ideal. The anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and abroad was fueled by a profound need to end decades of racial discrimination and to see the birth of a democratic nation. The civil rights movement in the US sought to end segregation.

Youth called to participate in new policy

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Midrand - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela has urged the youth of South Africa to participate in the policy formulation process of the new 2014-2019 National Youth Policy.

Deputy President calls for end to HIV stigma

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Welkom - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to fight against prejudice, stigma and discrimination against those infected and affected by HIV.

Human Settlements to empower youth

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Midrand – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says government’s responsibility is to empower and educate young people so they can provide for themselves.

Power system to remain tight: Eskom

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Pretoria - The power system is expected to remain very tight over the next few days, with Eskom doing all it can to avoid load shedding.

Correctional Services observes World Aids Day

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Pretoria – As South Africa commemorated World Aids Day on 1 December, Correctional Services Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla visited the health facility at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre.