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SAA introduces new baggage policy

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) is to introduce a new check-in baggage policy that will restrict the number of pieces of baggage a passenger may check in, the company said on Wednesday.

Big opportunity for small Limpopo farmers

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Tzaneen - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson will today unveil the Ezemvelo Direct Farm Programme aimed at developing and supporting small farmers to enable them to supply Massmart with fresh produce in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

Heat turned up against corruption in fisheries sector

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Cape Town - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is determined to root out corruption within its ranks and to that end, the police have tasked an internationally recognised auditing firm to conduct a forensic audit of the fisheries branch after a preliminary investigation uncovered evidence of corruption.

Shabangu meets platinum industry over challenges

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Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, the Mining Industry Growth and Development Task Team (MIGDETT) and the Chief Executives of the Platinum Group metals (PGMs) mining companies met this week to thrash out challenges facing the industry.

Waste Tyre Management Plan gazetted

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Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has gazetted the Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IIWTMP) of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) for immediate implementation.

Celebs ready for Mandela Day tour

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Pretoria - Popular 5fm disc jockey, DJ Fresh, is one of the personalities who has joined the group of bikers who will be embarking on a tour to support Mandela Day.

The game that united a nation

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The broad and infectious smile that was on the face of former President Nelson Mandela at Soccer City stadium ahead of the final 2010 FIFA World Cup match between Spain and the Netherlands on July 11 will forever be etched on the minds of millions of South Africans.

Municipalities urged to improve performance

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Pretoria - Cabinet has expressed grave concern over the quality of the municipal audit results as reported by Auditor-General Terence Nombembe late last month.

Cabinet approves transport laws bill

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill, 2012 for submission to Parliament, according to a statement by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

Cabinet welcomes public wage agreement

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Pretoria- Cabinet has commended the Minister for Public Service and Administration Lindiwe Sisulu, her team and the unions for reaching a three-year wage settlement for public servants.