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Gauteng education dept granted interdict

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education has been granted an urgent interdict by the Labour Court in an attempt to protect provincial preliminary exam centres and prevent mass meetings during school time.

Africa to celebrate intl day of peace

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Addis Ababa - Africa will mark International Day of Peace (Peace Day) with the rest of the world on Tuesday, says the Chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission, Jean Ping.

SAPS tv programme deals a blow to criminals

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa believes that the South African Police Service's (SAPS) flagship television programme, When Duty Calls, should become a "nemesis to criminals".

Govt set for biodiversity transformation

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Durban - The Departments of Rural Development and Environmental Affairs have signed an agreement which is expected to assist in transforming the biodiversity and conservation sector.

Police should hone communication skills

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has urged police to hone their communications skills saying improved communication will bolster the fight against crime.

Support people with disabilities, Casual Day

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Pretoria - South Africans have been urged by the Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya to demonstrate their support for persons with disabilities by participating in Casual Day on Friday.

120 Gauteng settlements to be formalised

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Johannesburg - The Gauteng Provincial Government has identified 120 informal settlements for formalisation while others will be relocated to current housing projects or new portions of land.

High incidence of death during child birth

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Johannesburg - The number of mothers dying during child births at Gauteng hospitals remains high and drastic steps need to be taken to address the situation, provincial Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu said on Tuesday.

Science, tech to expand job opportunities

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Pretoria - Science and technology is a key enabler in government's efforts in expanding employment opportunities in South Africa, says Minister Naledi Pandor.

Flex your science, tech muscle to help win SKA bid

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Pretoria - South Africans have been urged to help the country win the bid to host the world largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), by highlighting their science and technology strengths.

Black rhino plan gazetted

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Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has gazetted the much awaited Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for black rhinoceros, it was announced on Tuesday.

Education gives prisoners hope

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Pretoria - Casper Greeff got a standing ovation from his fellow prisoners after he received a doctorate degree during a graduation ceremony. But, for the 63-year-old it was the reaction of his three daughters that brought him the most joy, writes Irene Naidoo.