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Defence minister visits hospitals

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Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will today visit the Chris Hani Baragwanath and GaRankuwa hospitals to interact with the military health doctors and nurses who have been deployed to assist during the public service strike.

Prelim exams get underway

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Pretoria - Preliminary exams in at least four provinces kicked off on Monday, after being postponed for two weeks due to the public service strike.

Africa's challenges under spotlight

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Durban - International and local delegates have gathered to discuss the role of planning in addressing Africa's economic, social and environmental challenges.

Women take centre stage at enviro conference

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Johannesburg - Women from across the continent have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss the role they can play in preserving the environment and fighting poverty.

ABET making a difference

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Durban - Ernst Michael Savery is 70-years-old and experienced a difficult life during his younger days. His determination to survive in the face of poverty and help his family is a trait that has become omnipresent in his life writes Kemantha Govender.

Winds of change in Muyexe

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Pretoria - The affects of the changes taking place in the small and dusty town of Muyexe in Limpopo through the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) will be felt for generations to come, reports Nthambeleni Gabara.

Net closing in on corrupt police

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Pretoria - Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has warned that the days were numbered for police officers who abused the positions and dabbled in crime.

Reviewed mining charter launched

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Pretoria - Government has launched a new Mining Charter after an assessment of the former charter revealed certain targets had not been met.

GDP expected to slow down in second quarter

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Pretoria - Economists are expecting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), due to be released on Tuesday, to have grown at a lesser pace than initially anticipated.