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Parliament begins preparing for elections

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Parliament has begun preparations for the 2019 General Elections and the establishment of the Sixth Parliament following the proclamation of the election date by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Premiers on Tuesday.

Correctional Services ready to insource 26 kitchens

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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has expressed readiness to take over services in the 26 kitchens being serviced by African Global Operations (AGO), previously known as Bosasa.

SA: UN members should respect Venezuela sovereignty

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The threat by some UN member states to use force on the territorial integrity and political independence of Venezuela is inconsistent with the mission of maintaining international peace and security among nations, South Africa has argued.

Talks underway on the last straw

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The Department of Environmental Affairs is currently engaging industry and consumer bodies on proposals to phase out or completely ban plastic products like straws and microbeads.

Stimulus package to create jobs, boost economy

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Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has announced a R3.5 billion stimulus and recovery plan with measures that will ensure that government gives priority to the areas of economic activity that will have the greatest impact on youth, women and small businesses.

Five minors arrested for vigilante attack

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National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has condemned the brutal vigilante attack and subsequent killing of a Limpopo man over the past weekend.

Election Day declared a public holiday

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African employers to observe 8 May, the day of National and Provincial elections, as a public holiday and encourage staff to use the day to exercise their right to vote.