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Zuma inspires Moz in fight against poverty

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on Mozambique to fight poverty and underdevelopment with the same spirit of determination employed when countries were raging battles against colonialism and apartheid.

Freedom Park, Voortrekker Monument to be linked

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Pretoria - The opening of an access road between two previously divided institutions - Freedom Park and the Voortrekker Monument - will be among the highlights of this year's National Reconciliation Day celebration on Friday.

SA urged to lead fight against drugs

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Cape Town - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has called on communities across the country to step up and take the lead in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse.

Gauteng suppliers receive payments

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Johannesburg - Some suppliers to the Gauteng Health and Social Development Department have breathed a sigh of relief after receiving payments for service rendered following delays as the department grappled with financial challenges.

KZN celebrates COP17 success

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Durban - Durban may have seen landmark deals made at the end of COP17, but the city itself is celebrating its own successes.

Extra holiday for SA

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Pretoria - The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) has welcomed Acting President Kgalema Motlanthe's decision to declare December 27 a public holiday.

Zuma concludes Mozambique visit

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has concluded his two-day state visit to Mozambique, which saw the signing of several agreements.

DG of NIA passes away

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Pretoria - The first Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Dr Sizakele Sigxashe, passed away on Wednesday.

Coastal railway mooted for E-Cape

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East London - The upgrading of the Eastern Cape's Kei Rail network to allow trains to travel between Durban and Cape Town is set to begin by 2016.

More staff, longer hours for ports of entry

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs is to extend operating hours at some of the country's ports of entry to make the holiday season travelling a little easier.

PPI at 10.1% in November

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Pretoria - The Producer Price Index (PPI) slowed to 10.1% in November, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday.

Provinces to talk more about crime

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for provincial police coordination to be prioritised in order to deal with crime more effectively.