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Free State cements progress in education

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Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule says the provincial government will continue to channel its energy and resources towards advancing and protecting the gains made in the provision of education.

R100m investment for domestic tourism

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Cape Town – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of a R100 million investment to boost local tourism is music to his ears.

Black Industrialist Programme receives R30b in pledges

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Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the recently launched Black Industrialist Programme has already received pledges in excess of R30 billion from development finance institutions.

Government ensures welfare of vulnerable people

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Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says she believes the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster has made strides in ensuring the overall welfare of vulnerable groups.

Awards to recognise township entrepreneurs

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Economic Development will for the first time celebrate township entrepreneurs at an awards ceremony which will be held next month.

Elections' Atlas of Results available

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission has handed over the 2014 National and Provincial Elections Atlas of Results to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of all political parties that are represented in Parliament and/or respective leaders.

Government gets tough on fake qualifications

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Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says government will take serious action against fly-by-night institutions and individuals who misrepresent their qualifications.

R450m to intensify drought relief

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Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government has invested hundreds of millions of rands towards drought relief efforts.

SA remains an attractive destination for investors

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Pretoria - Despite the economic downturn, South Africa remains a country with great opportunities and an attractive destination for investors seeking sustained returns, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.