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Informal businesses on the rise

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Pretoria - Statistics South Africa has released the findings of a survey, which revealed that the number of people running informal businesses has increased from 1.1 million in 2009 to 1.5 million in 2013.

Mine workers living conditions set to improve

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Pretoria - Minister in The Presidency, Jeff Radebe, on Wednesday announced that government and the mining sector will partner with municipalities to make the family units of mine workers more liveable and have the feel of home.

Minister orders probe into State Security Agency

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Pretoria - State Security Minister David Mahlobo has requested the Inspector General of Intelligence to conduct an investigation into the alleged claims of improper conduct against members of the State Security Agency.

SAA continues to fly to West Africa

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Pretoria - The decision to continue operating in West Africa, which has been hit by an Ebola outbreak, is consistent with the position adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), says South African Airways (SAA).

Council of Ministers meets ahead of SADC summit

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Pretoria – The SADC Council of Ministers meeting will get underway in Zimbabwe on Thursday, ahead of the 34th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government this weekend.

No plans to nationalise pension funds

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Pretoria – Government has no intention to nationalise people’s pension (or provident) funds, or prevent them from accessing their money, says the Department of Basic Education.

SABC investigation results in 28 criminal cases

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) probe into alleged corruption at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has resulted in 28 criminal cases being referred to the police.