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Report: SA cities doing well, but challenges remain

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Johannesburg - The latest State of the Cities Report, released by the South African Cities Network on Wednesday, indicates that South Africa’s major cities have been crucial in driving growth, generating almost two-thirds of the country’s economic activity and just over half of national employment.

Documentary shines spotlight on correctional system

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Pretoria – A documentary that reveals how South Africa’s correctional system has transformed over the last 22 years will be launched on 29 June at the SABC’s M1 Studio in Auckland Park.

Learners warned ahead of “pens down” parties

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Pretoria – Police in KwaZulu-Natal have sent a stern warning to learners who are planning to attend “pens down” parties to celebrate the closure of schools for the mid-year break.

Campaign to protect girls from HIV

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch the National HIV Prevention Campaign for Girls and Young Women at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg on Friday.

Police clarify pictures of "looting" members

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Pretoria – The management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has condemned the images portraying police members as being active participants in looting and other related forms of criminality during the protests in Tshwane.

Vaal water scheme to ease water demand

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Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will today launch the Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme in the Northern Cape.

Disruption of schooling in Tshwane a concern

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education says it is concerned about the disruption of schooling in various areas around Tshwane as a result of protests.

40 more arrested in Tshwane protests

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Pretoria - Government has noted a gradual stability returning to some of the previously volatile areas in Tshwane as a result of the interventions by law enforcement agencies.

Tlokwe voters given a chance to provide addresses

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission is expected to give all registered voters in the Tlokwe/Ventersdorp Municipality (NW405) a final opportunity to provide address details ahead of the 2016 Local Government Elections.

State of cities report to highlight progress

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Johannesburg – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Andries Nel says South Africa’s cities continue to play a major role in growing the country’s economy.

21 nominations for Public Protector top job

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Cape Town – The Ad Hoc Committee that was established to facilitate the appointment of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s successor says 21 nominations to fill the post have been received.

IEC concerned at rising levels of violence

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission says it has noted with “grave concern” the rising levels of violence and intimidation which are characterising political and campaign activities ahead of the 2016 Municipal Elections.

Alleged ponzi scheme pastor released on bail

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Pretoria - The Director of Platinum Forex Group, Colin Davids, was released on R100 000 bail by the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following his arrest by the Hawks on charges of contravening the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act and the Banks Act.

Erasmus CWP participants receive certificates

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Pretoria - Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel and Deputy Minister for Small Business Development Elizabeth Thabethe on Tuesday conferred certificates to Community Work Programme (CWP) participants who completed their training in various fields.