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DBSA encouraged by commitment to growth strategy

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Pretoria - The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is encouraged by National Treasury’s commitment to its new growth strategy, its chief executive officer Patrick Dlamini said on Monday.

Constitutional Court judge appointed

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has, in terms of section 174(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, appointed Advocate Mbuyiseli Russel Madlanga SC as a Judge of the Constitutional Court with effect from 01 August 2013.

Limpopo govt sets record straight on Mathale media claims

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Pretoria - Limpopo Provincial Government Director-General, Rachel Molepo-Modipa, has refuted Sunday media reports alleging that Premier Cassel Mathale is hampering corruption investigations of top senior management to protect his interests.

Nzimande saddened by Prof Magubane’s death

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Pretoria - Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande has added his voice to those expressing shock and sadness at the passing on of Professor Bernard Magubane.

SA committed to rule of law

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Pretoria - South Africa remains committed to the global promotion of the rule of law, and will continue cooperating with the UN system to ensure success of the international human rights architecture, says Deputy Minister of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel.

Gauteng increasing fight against hunger

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Pretoria - The Gauteng provincial government intensified its fight against hunger in the Tshwane area by distributing agricultural starter packs to needy beneficiaries in Pretoria on Monday.

Climate watch system to tackle challenges

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Pretoria – The implementation of a climate watch system will assist government to tackle the challenges of climate change in a regional and coordinated manner, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister, Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

Empower young girls: dti

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Pretoria - Young girls need to be empowered as they will be the country’s future business leaders with government investing in their development, says Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe.

Social Development pays tribute to Tom Boya

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Pretoria – Social Development Minister, Bathabile Dlamini, and the staff of the department have extended their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom Boya, who has passed on after a long illness.

Investigation into meat products continues

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Pretoria -The investigation into meat labelling following news of undeclared products in meat is continuing - with an outcome expected in two to three months’ time, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Monday.

Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuelan elections

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Caracas - Venezuelan Acting President Nicolas Maduro narrowly won Sunday's presidential elections carrying 50.66 percent of the votes according to official tally, which was rejected by opposition challenger Henrique Capriles.

Zuma sends condolences to Magubane’s family

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the family and friends of Professor Bernard Magubane, who passed away at his home in Johannesburg on Friday.

"SA is a safe democratic nation”

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Pretoria - Acting Cabinet spokesperson, Phumla Williams, has dismissed claims by retired Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who has reportedly said that South Africa is one of the most violent nations now than during the apartheid days.