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Economic growth will not be hampered by water shortage

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Johannesburg - To ensure there is sufficient water available for generations to come and that economic activity in the country is able to grow, government has launched the Water for Growth and Development Framework.

New agency to fast track housing delivery

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Pretoria - The Housing Development Agency was launched by the Minister of Housing Lindiwe Sisulu on Monday evening to fast track the delivery of houses to the poor.

New deputy commissioners for Competition Commission

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Pretoria - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed Advocate Oliver Josie and Trudi Makhaya as Deputy Commissioners of the Competition Commission to serve for a period of six months.

JCPS cluster assesses safety in Mpuma

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Komatipoort - Government's Justice, Crime, Prevention and Security Cluster will on Tuesday meet with provincial policing structures to discuss beefing up crime prevention measures along Mpumalanga's border.

SA gets tough on fruit imports

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Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says no fruit will be brought into South Africa from other countries without a phytosanitary import permit.

Gauteng ready to roll out fixed-dose ARVs

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health says it is ready to roll out the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of antiretrovirals from 1 April 2013, to all those receiving and those who are still going to be initiated on ARVs.

42 parties to contest General Elections

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Pretoria - A total of 42 political parties will contest the 2009 General Elections if their candidates' lists are approved by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Motlanthe highlights importance of low carbon economy

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Midrand - President Kgalema Motlanthe has expressed hope that the National Climate Change Conference will through its deliberations draft a national framework which will lead South Africa in becoming a low carbon economy.