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MomConnect to link mothers to vital healthcare

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Pretoria – A new cellphone based application, MomConnect, is expected to register all pregnant women in the country for a “sms” service which provides information and advice on pregnancy, as well as a channel to notify the department about poor service.

No toll fees for N12 freeway

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Pretoria - There will be no toll fees charged when the rehabilitation of the 50km dual carriageway is completed on the busy N12 freeway in Gauteng, says MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi.

Ahmed Kathrada turns 85

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent birthday wishes to Rivonia treason trialist and stalwart of the African National Congress (ANC), Ahmed Kathrada, who turns 85 today.

Temporary passports to be discontinued

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Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will discontinue the issuing of Temporary Passports as from 1 September 2014.

Local municipalities to compete for green award

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Pretoria – Local municipalities will be awarded for their development of provincial and local greening plans during the National Arbor City Award competition, in September.

S Africans encouraged to travel

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Pretoria – South Africans are encouraged to travel within the country during Tourism Month, in September, says Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe.

Grand Inga project treaty to be tabled in Parliament

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the ratification of the signed treaty on the Grand Inga Hydropower Project between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for tabling in Parliament.

Cabinet welcomes SARB move on Abil

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed plans by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to restructure African Bank Limited (Abil).

Minister, Public Protector to work together

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Pretoria - Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi and Public Protector Thuli Madonsela have agreed on a way forward in addressing the investigation into the alleged irregular appointment of the SABC Chief Operations Officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

Builders urged to comply with safety regulations

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appealed to builders and project managers to apply the necessary protection measures as well as comply with building and safety regulations to prevent future accidents.

SA companies to participate in FACIM

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Pretoria - South African companies are set to showcase their wares at the Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) trade fair next week, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).