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Public engagements a priority for GCIS

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Cape Town – Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, says engaging with members of the public is an important platform that the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has put high on its agenda.

R8bn set aside for no fee schools

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Pretoria – Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has on Tuesday announced that R8 billion will be set aside for no fee schools in the country, saying this will ensure that no child is disadvantaged because of their economic situation.

Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licenses

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Pretoria- The Department of Mineral Resources is in negotiations with the Department of Science and Technology with regards to the future of issuing licenses for shale gas exploration, Mineral Resources Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said on Tuesday.

Presidential send off for Team SA

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Pretoria- Team South Africa, 187 of the country’s top athletes who will represent South Africa in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland later this month, has been given a presidential send off.

Master Plan to redesign housing

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Cape Town – The new housing “master plan” will integrate houses closer to amenities such as shops, clinics, schools and places of work, says Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Minister Masutha: Inquiry won't affect work of NPA

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Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha says there are effective arrangements in place to ensure that the work of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is not affected by the inquiry relating to its head.

SA to attract more women into judiciary

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Pretoria - The Department of Justice and Correctional Services will continue with its efforts to ensure transformation of the justice system by addressing race and gender imbalances.

Slight increase in trade activity

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Pretoria - The Trade Activity Index (TAI) showed a slight increase in June, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Tuesday.

More Sexual Offences Courts for SA

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Pretoria - As part of the fight against sexual violence, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services will in the 2014/15 financial year, establish twelve more sexual offences courts.

Chance to have a say and move SA forward

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Do you have a burning question you have been yearning to ask our political leadership but could not find the opportunity? Well, it is that time again when they will meet communities for just such a reason. During the National Imbizo Focus Week which began yesterday, political principals are interacting directly with the people in all nine provinces.

Minister's plans to modernise Home Affairs

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Cape Town – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says developing a new cadre of professional officials, modernising the department and contributing to economic growth are top on his list of priorities.

Water infrastructure set to improve

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Pretoria – With government working earnestly towards Vision 2030, the Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to focus its spending this year on bulk infrastructure for water and wastewater treatment works.

Growing jobs through agriculture

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Pretoria - Creating jobs for young people and bringing services close to producers is one of the biggest challenges facing the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Police constable granted bail

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Pretoria - The Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to a police constable and four others following their arrest for alleged copper theft.