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Strategy to deal with youth's sexual health

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Pretoria – Cabinet has approved the National Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Framework Strategy, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.

BRICS CRA to be tabled in Parliament

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the tabling in Parliament for ratification the treaty establishing the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) and agreement on the New Development Bank, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Labour laws road show heading to Joburg

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Pretoria – The Department of Labour and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) will on Friday hold a road show to educate stakeholders on the implications of the new amended labour laws that are now in force.

Plans to tap into ocean's resources on track

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Pretoria – Plans for the first phase of Operation Phakisa, which promotes economic growth and job creation in line with the goals outlined in the National Development Plan, are on track, Cabinet has heard.

Stop using children during protests: JCPS Cluster

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Pretoria - The disruption of schooling to express dissatisfaction during protest action robs innocent children of their future and also violates their basic right to access education, says the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers.

Department achieves 97% compliance by parolees

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Pretoria – The Correctional Services Department says it has achieved a 97 percent compliance by the 50 000 parolees completing their sentences under community-based correctional supervision.

Signal disruptions in Parliament were “unintentional”

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Pretoria - The signal disruptions in the National Assembly ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Thursday were “unintentional” and “regrettable”, says State Security Minister David Mahlobo.

Gauteng Education seeks interdict against parents

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education has approached the South Gauteng High Court for an interdict against parents who were protesting at the Roodepoort Primary school.

Senior leadership addresses major challenges in higher education

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Pretoria – The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has identified at least six key areas that the Department of Higher Education and Training needs to deal with in order to address insufficient student funding and limited access to tertiary education.

Experts seek ways to combat human trafficking

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Pretoria – While government has put in place legislative measures to prevent human trafficking, South Africa continues to be a source and destination country for men and women subjected to trafficking for forced labour and sexual exploitation.

Agri-transformation, Eskom dominate post SONA debate

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Cape Town – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bheki Cele says the proposed Agricultural Policy Action Plan (APAP) will help transform the agri-business sector and promote inclusive growth.

Pres Zuma to respond to SONA debate

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will this afternoon take to the podium at the National Assembly to respond to the debate on the State of the Nation Address.

SA's law enforcement awarded certificates for outstanding work

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Pretoria – The South African law-enforcement authorities combating rhinoceros-related crimes have for the first time been awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).