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Portfolio committee asks for Fracking report

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Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources has expressed the need to have a comprehensive report as well as relevant legislations regarding Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as Fracking) in South Africa.

SA obtained clean audit after 2010 World Cup

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Pretoria - South Africa obtained a clean audit report after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, said on Thursday.

Cabinet reminds parents of new legislation

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Pretoria - Cabinet has reminded South Africans and foreign nationals travelling with children that the Passport and Travel Documents Act will come into effect from 1 June 2015.

SA's ARV programme reducing new HIV infections

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Pretoria – South Africa’s antiretroviral (ARV) programme has significantly contributed to reducing new HIV infections and mortality from Aids, and has ensured child survival and prolonged life, according to Cabinet.

Looking after lifeblood of economy

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It is a daily routine for millions of motorists. You pull in to your local fuel station, top up your tank and get back onto the road within a blink of an eye.

Towards a water, sanitation revolution

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Our country needs a water and sanitation revolution. In the debate on the Department of Water and Sanitation’s budget in Parliament last Thursday, Minister Nomvula Mokanyane called for urgent changes in the way South Africans use the precious resource.

News channel apologises for insert on drug shortages

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Pretoria – Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has called for a partnership in the fight against HIV and Aids in the wake of incorrect media reports that the country has a critical shortage of anti-retroviral drugs.

Fallen SANDF members to be remembered

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Pretoria – The Freedom Park, in conjunction with the Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site, will on Sunday host an annual memorial service to commemorate members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who passed away serving the country.

Take a stand against child abuse

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Pretoria - As South Africa kicks off the 2015 Child Protection Week, government has urged all South Africans to take a stand and do something about child abuse when they see it happening in their communities.

SANDF dismisses claims of members stranded in DRC

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Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims that their members, who were deployed at the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Congo (MONUSCO), are stranded.

No planned load shedding: Eskom

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Pretoria - There is currently no planned load shedding as there is enough generating capacity to meet the demand, Eskom said on Thursday.

DNA to determine rhino horn origin

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Pretoria - DNA samples from rhino horn recovered from a Chinese national in Mozambique have arrived in South Africa.

SA-Peru Chamber of Commerce to focus on mining

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Pretoria - Mining, agro-processing and construction will be the focus of the newly-established South Africa-Peru Chamber of Commerce (SAPCHAM), said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).