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Research at the centre of government's HIV prevention

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Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says research into the prevention of HIV is at the centre of government’s strategy aimed at ending the epidemic that has held the world hostage for many years.

Matric exams running smoothly

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Pretoria – The National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams are in full swing, with the Department of Basic Education saying no major incidents have been reported since the majority of matrics started writing on Monday.

Task team to investigate Meyiwa’s death

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Johannesburg - A multi-disciplinary task team has been established to investigate the fatal shooting of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega said on Monday.

Government seeks legal advice in Annette Vergeer matter

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Pretoria – The Department of Social Development is seeking legal opinion on the matter of the probation officer employed by the State, Annette Vergeer, who also offered private services to the defence team in the recently ended Oscar Pistorius case.

Meyiwa’s home province mourns his death

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu will today join Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza on a visit to the Meyiwa family in Umlazi following the Bafana captain’s passing.

SA gets ready for 2016 Aids conference

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended efforts from all role players in the fight against HIV/Aids, saying this has resulted in important gains being made towards reducing the spread and impact of the epidemic.

Matrics sit for finals

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Pretoria - Most grade 12 learners across South Africa today have started writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

President Zuma pays tribute to Meyiwa

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Senzo Meyiwa, who was gunned down last night in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg.

SA delegation in London for BRICS conference

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Pretoria - The South African ministerial delegation to the 3rd annual innovaBRICS conference has arrived in London, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Monday.

SA devastated by Meyiwa killing

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Pretoria - South Africans are still reeling in shock following the killing of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana skipper Senzo Meyiwa, 27, at Zamo Section in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, at about 8pm on Sunday.

Best of luck to Class of 2014

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga have wished the country’s matric learners well ahead of their final examinations on Monday.