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Five life sentences for Gauteng's serial rapist

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Gauteng Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has hailed the sentencing and conviction of serial rapist, Charles Mthetwa on Friday as a victory in the fight against Gender-based violence.

President supports arts for social identity

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President Jacob Zuma has showed his support for the art and cultural industries as drivers for social and cultural identity through his attendance of “the House of Truth” a stage production based on the life and times of the late acclaimed South African author, Can Themba on Friday.

SA in need of innovators, manufacturers

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says if South Africa is to successfully overcome the economic legacy of apartheid, and to raise the living standards of citizens, it needs innovators, producers and manufacturers.

Higher education report under consideration

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President Jacob Zuma says the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training is under consideration and will be released immediately after it has been finalised.

Ghana learns from SA’s public works programme

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A delegation from Ghana says it will take back home valuable lessons on labour intensive construction after visiting South Africa and studying the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

SA to participate in CoP23

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Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa will lead a South African delegation to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (CoP23) which will held in Bonn, Germany.

Department distances itself from fraudulent letter

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The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has distanced itself from a letter circulating on social media platforms claiming that the department has requested storage facilities from Phumelela Local Municipality.

KZN to get single effective Water Board

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The Department of Water and Sanitation is implementing the rationalisation of water services and water management institutions which will see Mhlathuze and Umgeni water boards in KwaZulu-Natal, established into a single effective Regional Water Board.

Home Affairs extends deadline for ZSP applications

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The Department of Home Affairs has extended the submission of supporting documents and biometrics for Zimbabwean Special Permit (ZSP) holders who have completed their online applications, to 31 January 2018.

Innovation holds key to jobs

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South Africa must cultivate a conducive business climate that is able to support innovation so start-ups can thrive and ultimately create jobs.

Laws in place to protect whistle blowers

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The most common dilemma facing whistle blowers and members of the community who want to report corruption, is fear for their safety and victimisation.

Government set to build six million homes by 2019

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Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the department will not fail on its promise to reach a target of delivering six million houses and subsidies by the end of the current government’s term of office in 2019.

World Rugby's report on SA fair

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The World Rugby’s evaluation report on South Africa’s bid was a fair and accurate reflection of the country’s ability as well as readiness to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, says Minister of Sport and Recreation Thulas Nxesi.

SA confident in reforms to boost economy

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National Treasury says measures are in place to efficiently deal with the concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on how the country plans to tackle the poor economic outlook.