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First day of mining strike peaceful - Police

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Pretoria - The first day of the 100 000-strong strike by members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) went off without major incidents of violence, Police said.

Premier to pay for funeral of Borelelo mother

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Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise says she will meet the funeral costs of the 58-year-old mother who allegedly collapsed and died during a water interruption in Borelelo Township, near Swartruggens.

SA's illiteracy level decreases: Motshekga

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Pretoria – The number of young people in South Africa over the age of 15 with no schooling has been reduced from 4.7 million in 2001 to 2.7 million in 2011, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Drive to fix water leaks in Ekurhuleni

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Pretoria – In a bid to curb water wastage, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has launched a programme to repair water leaks in several properties.

Infrastructure programme to create opportunities

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Pretoria - South Africa’s infrastructure development programme will expand the black industrial class, with the Strategic Integrated Project II (SIP2), presenting an opportunity for black business to grow.

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

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Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has welcomed the court order by the South Gauteng High Court, directing Mintails SA (Pty) Ltd and Mogale Gold Ltd to cease mining operations, pending compliance with the directive issued last week.

Task team to oversee changes in Madibeng

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Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise has established an Executive Council (Exco) task team to oversee the implementation of a task team report, which uncovered maladministration in the Madibeng Local Municipality.

Minister condemns discriminatory rental advert

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Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Connie September has condemned the alleged discriminatory practice by a Bloemfontein landlord, who placed a newspaper advertisement targeting “non-affirmative action” female students.

New intra-provincial flights to benefit N Cape travellers

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Pretoria - Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas has officially unveiled the Intra-Provincial Flight Service that will not only link some of the major provincial towns, but will provide people with fast, reliable and safe air service.

Police to ensure peace during mining strike

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Pretoria - As more than 70 000 Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) members at three major platinum producers around Rustenburg go on strike today, the SAPS has deployed public order police to ensure peace and the security of both the striking mineworkers and the general public.

President approves COGTA probe

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has authorised a probe into allegations of serious maladministration in the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).