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Over 4700 new artisans for SA

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Pretoria - As part of the skills needed to grow the economy, 4749 new artisans have been certificated by the National Artisan Moderation Body in the first quarter, government said on Tuesday.

SA turning the corner on energy

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Pretoria - In the first quarter of 2016, Eskom recorded a massive excess capacity of up to 14 000 MW during peak hours due its maintenance plan, the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster says.

Condolences after passing of Reverend Goba

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Reverend Professor Bonganjalo Goba of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA).

Help at hand for small business

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Pretoria - Government is forging ahead with its plans to promote more inclusive growth and an environment that enables small businesses to flourish.

N Cape schools perfecting the business of art

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Pretoria – The Department of Arts and Culture says it will place 38 arts practitioners in more than 40 arts schools in the Northern Cape in the 2016/17 financial year as part of the Artists in Schools programme.

Decisive action needed to tackle youth challenges

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Cape Town – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says there is an urgent need for government to act decisively and redouble efforts to resolve challenges facing young people, including unemployment.

Tourism important driver of economic growth

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Pretoria – Tourism is becoming a very important driver of economic growth, creating more and more jobs and business opportunities, especially in developing countries, says Tourism Minister Dereck Hanekom.

Schools to battle it out in Kay Motsepe Cup

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Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education, in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation, has launched the 2016 edition of the Kay Motsepe Schools Netball and Football Cup.

SA to export pigeon peas, pork, mango to India

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Pretoria - As part of ongoing efforts by member states to improve intra-BRICS trade, South Africa has been granted an opportunity to export pigeon peas also known as cajanus cajan, pork, mango and persimmons to India.

Probe into security worker's death at Wits underway

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has called for an investigation following the reported death of an employee of a private security company offering services at the University of Witwatersrand.

Tourism Month: Local is lekker

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South Africa is known for its scenic beauty, beautiful mountains, magnificent outdoors, friendly people, sunny climate and cultural diversity.

Rhino horn smuggler arrested

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Pretoria – A 48-year-old Chinese national was arrested at the O.R Tambo International Airport for allegedly smuggling rhino horns which are estimated to value R12.2 million.