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SAPS, Facebook partner to tackle child abductions

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) and Facebook have announced a new partnership to help find missing children - by sending Amber Alerts to the Facebook community in South Africa.

Probability of increased load shedding

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Eskom's probability of load shedding is expected to increase as it carries out its newly developed comprehensive maintenance plan, aimed at fixing its system which is constrained, unreliable and unpredictable.

Accelerator lab to transform current challenges

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Developing the youth is a key way in which South Africa can decisively address the interlinked challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, says Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande.

Constitution Amendment Bill submissions extended

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The Ad Hoc Committee to Initiate and Introduce Legislation Amending Section 25 of the Constitution has extended the deadline for written submissions on the Draft Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill.

SA notes US proposed Middle-East peace plan

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(Note: Corrects earlier story)

The government of South Africa has noted the announcement of a peace plan by the United States aimed at resolving the longstanding Israeli – Palestinian conflict.

SAA announces flight cancellations

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South African Airways (SAA) has announced the cancellation of several flights as it continues to scrutinise financial and commercial efficiencies.

SAMA condemns killing of Joburg anaesthetist

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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has condemned the senseless killing of Joburg anaesthetist, Dr Yasmin Ibrahim, who was allegedly shot and killed by her fiance before shooting and killing himself a few days ago.

SA to launch its new APRM

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South Africa will on Saturday begin the process of establishing its new National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

Alleged human traffickers owe government millions

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The seven Chinese nationals, who were last year arrested for alleged human trafficking, are believed to owe the Department of Employment and Labour R7 million for contravening various labour laws.

Minister welcomes plans to survey SA travel patterns

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula looks forward to the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) that will be undertaken by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on behalf of the Department of Transport.