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DIRCO donates R10m to Congo

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Durban - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has donated R10 million to assist the Republic of Congo after the March 4 explosions in Brazzaville that left hundreds dead.

Electricity key to development: Zuma

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Ladysmith - As South Africa forges on with its infrastructure build, electricity remains a key developmental goal with government aiming to electrify every household in the country, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday.

SA disagrees with S&P downgrade

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Pretoria - National Treasury says it disagrees with rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) assessment, which downgraded South Africa's outlook from stable to negative.

President Zuma wishes Banyana well

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his good wishes to the national women's soccer squad, Banyana Banyana, ahead of their final Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Women's Championships in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

Metrorail welcomes Humphreys sentence

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Pretoria - The 20-year jail sentence imposed on minibus taxi driver Jacob Humphreys is a warning to all those who disregard the rules of the road around level crossings, says Metrorail.

Sisulu clarifies number of official trips travelled

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Pretoria - The former Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu has noted with serious concern the incorrect and misleading information submitted by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on her official travel using the South African Air Force Reserve Squadron.

Govt welcomes rhino poaching ruling

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Pretoria - Government has welcomed the 40-year prison sentence that was handed down to Thai national, Chumlong Lemtongthai, for rhino poaching.

Dept takes technology to rural schools

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Pretoria - The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform recently donated Macbooks and other ICT equipment to Gaopotlake High in Mokgalwaneng as part of a project to bring the best available technology and practical skills to schools.

Deputy President chairs HRDCSA

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Pretoria - The 9th seating of the Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDCSA) chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe was held on Friday at the Sefako Mapogo Makgatho Presidential Guest House.

Nkoana-Mashabane to undertake working visit to Russia

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane will travel to Moscow, the Russian Federation for the 11th Session of South Africa-Russia Joint Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC).

Vulnerable groups still marginalised - Xingwana

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Pretoria - While South Africa has a progressive legislative environment, many rural women, children, and people with disabilities are still marginalised with limited access to opportunities, resources, environments and the technical support to afford them independence, dignity and self-sufficiency.

Mpuma youth inspired to grab development opportunities

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Secunda - Deputy Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Obed Bapela, has urged the youth of Secunda to take full advantage of government's massive infrastructure development drive earmarked for their area.

SA, Uganda commit to stronger economic ties

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Pretoria - South Africa says its close economic relationship with Uganda is set to be strengthened following the first Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) meeting in Pretoria on Friday.