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HRDC important in tackling underdevelopment

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is among the most important instruments that government has to effectively tackle poverty and underdevelopment through education and training.

Violation of human rights on KZN farm to be probed

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the violation of human rights of families living at Progress Farm and the surrounding areas in Richmond, Pietermaritzburg.

Condolences for families of KwaMashu students

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Pretoria - Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the families and friends of two students who died after taking a drug at a party in KwaMashu, north of Durban.

"Jobs for sale" report to be released soon

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will from next Monday meet with various stakeholders to address issues relating to "jobs for sale" investigation, says the Department of Basic Education.

SA, Middle East relations get major boost

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Pretoria - South Africa and Saudi Arabia’s economic and political relations received a significant boost following a successful state visit by President Jacob Zuma to that country at the weekend.

SA condemns attacks in Brussels

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Pretoria - The South African government has joined the international community in strongly condemning the terrorist attacks that took place on Tuesday in Brussels in Belgium.

Travellers urged to comply with SA's import requirements

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Pretoria – The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department has called international travellers, who will be visiting South Africa during the Easter holidays, to comply with the country’s import requirements for agricultural and related regulated products.

All systems go for a safe Easter weekend

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Pretoria - Law enforcement authorities have intensified their operations in preparation for an increase in traffic volumes expected from tomorrow, says The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Transnet delivers 22 new coaches to Botswana

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Pretoria - Transnet Engineering has delivered the first batch of passenger coaches engineered and manufactured at its centres of excellence in Pretoria and Cape Town to Botswana Railways, the entity said on Tuesday.

New bulk water scheme launched in KZN

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Pretoria – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has urged the beneficiaries of the Lower Tugela Bulk Water Supply Scheme to save and reuse water.

Anant Singh wins lifetime achievement award

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has congratulated the renowned South African film producer, Anant Singh, for receiving the first Lionel Ngakane Lifetime Achievement Award from the RapidLion Film Festival.