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Lesotho water project a win-win situation

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Pretoria – The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a win-win situation as it provides much needed water to South Africa and creates infrastructure development and energy generation in Lesotho, says President Jacob Zuma.

Mining Forum committed to stabilising mining sector

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Pretoria - The Mining Sector Consultative Forum, led by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue working together to stabilise the mining industry in the country.

Petrol levy cut a relief to motorists

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Pretoria - A fuel transport levy, which had cost motorists three cents extra, will be removed from the petrol price from next month, says the Energy Department.

Power of Arts to draw economic growth

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Pretoria – In a bid to promote economic development and job creation, the Department of Arts and Culture is to give support to the upcoming Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

Ekurhuleni eyes new BRT routes

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Pretoria – Commuting to work by bus will soon be less stressful and more convenient for residents living in Ekurhuleni, thanks to the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Calculating the way to a greener future

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Pretoria – Whether you think of yourself as an environmental pundit or you’re just simply interested to know what the future might look like, the 2050 Pathways Calculator will allow you to explore a range of possible scenarios linked to energy consumption and emissions.

Anglo makes headway in fighting TB

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Mbombela - Mining giant, Anglo American, says the number of new Tuberculosis (TB) infections at its coal mines has halved in the past two years, dropping to under 340 cases per 100 000 workers.

Candidate lists available on IEC site

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Pretoria – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the list of candidates for each political party, which will be contesting the May 7 General Elections.

SA, US hold talks

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Pretoria – Delegates from South Africa and the United States met on Wednesday to review the level of cooperation between the two nations across a range of fields including education, agriculture and health.

SA affirms stance on nuclear security

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Pretoria – South Africa has reiterated its commitment to maintain the security of all nuclear and other radioactive material within the country, in keeping with its national and international obligations.

Screws tighten with NCA Bill

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Pretoria – The National Credit Amendment Bill, approved by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will see the screws tightened on reckless lending.

SKA to redefine Africa's image

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will transform perceptions of Africa as the continent is not usually seen as a location for cutting edge science and technology.

Home Affairs ready for Election Day

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs is ready to assist the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) with the upcoming elections in May, it said on Wednesday.