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SA, Lesotho cement ties

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Pretoria - South Africa and Lesotho have resolved to work towards increasing economic activities, which will lead to the creation of sustainable jobs that are of mutual benefit to the two countries with intricately linked economies.

Marginal improvement in Employment Equity

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Pretoria – There has been a slight increase in the representation of the black population in top management positions, according to the 13th edition of the Employment Equity annual report.

Govt, parties sign youth employment accord

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Johannesburg – Government and stakeholder parties on Thursday signed a document which is hoped will make the economy of South Africa “sensitive” to the employment needs of the country’s young people.

Not all cases of Gender-Based Violence reported

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Boksburg - While there are many cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), most of them are not being reported which makes it difficult for government to intervene and end the scourge.

Partnerships are a necessity to fight unemployment

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Pretoria - The fight against unemployment requires partnership between government and the private sector with the Jobs Fund programme assisting South Africans, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

SA, Iran call for end to violence in Syria

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has wrapped up an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran which was aimed at discussing political developments in the region.

Peters to embark on US working visit

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Pretoria - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters will participate in the Group of Friends on Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) High Level Event at the United Nations next week.

2010 World Cup benefits ‘endless’

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Johannesburg - Almost three years after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africans continue to benefit from the tournament’s legacy projects, SASCOC President Gideon Sam said on Thursday.

Illegal fishing suspects to appear in court

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Pretoria - Three suspects are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates Court today in connection with illegal abalone fishing activities, said the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).

MPs assess service delivery in Gauteng

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Johannesburg - Members of Parliament in the National Council of Provinces are busy this week, assessing the impact of service delivery in Gauteng.

SAA receives two major honours

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Pretoria – South African Airways (SAA) has scooped two major endorsements from respected industry experts - FlightStats and a leading travel trade magazine in Europe.