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Economic growth will not be hampered by water shortage

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Johannesburg - To ensure there is sufficient water available for generations to come and that economic activity in the country is able to grow, government has launched the Water for Growth and Development Framework.

Programme to educate young women

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Pretoria - The eThekwini Municipality is to kick off a programme aimed at ensuring that more educational programmes are made available for young women, especially when it comes to making choices about their bodies and reproductive health.

New agency to fast track housing delivery

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Pretoria - The Housing Development Agency was launched by the Minister of Housing Lindiwe Sisulu on Monday evening to fast track the delivery of houses to the poor.

SA, DRC to solidify relations

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Pretoria - South African and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to boost their existing ties during a Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting between the two.

Top matric learners honoured by Tshwane mayor

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Pretoria - Executive Mayor of the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Gwen Ramokgopa has honoured the 40 top matriculants in the city who achieved distinctions in more than six subjects, and 39 schools for their excellent performance in last years matric examinations.

Pakistani President condemns attack on cricketers

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Islamabad - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in eastern Pakistan in the early hours of Tuesday, which killed five policemen and wounded four Sri Lankan cricketers.

New technology to diagnose TB faster

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Pretoria - Hospitals in the North West province have benefitted from new technology which diagnoses Tuberculosis (TB) faster than traditional methods.

Deputy President clarifies Seychelles trip

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Pretoria – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says it is government policy for the transportation of the Deputy President - whether it is for official or private purposes - to be paid for by the State.

JCPS cluster assesses safety in Mpuma

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Komatipoort - Government's Justice, Crime, Prevention and Security Cluster will on Tuesday meet with provincial policing structures to discuss beefing up crime prevention measures along Mpumalanga's border.