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Tech age presents opportunities to SA musicians

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Pretoria – South Africa’s music industry must tap into the opportunities presented by the rapid growth of technology to achieve sustainable growth, says the Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.

Community media heart of government

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Nelspruit - Community media is at the heart of government’s new strategic approach of revolutionising the communication agenda in South Africa, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Nat Nakasa debate competition in Durban

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Pretoria - Grade 10 and 11 learners from nine provinces of South Africa will on Saturday participate in the Nat Nakasa Debate Competition, in Durban.

Government prioritises women empowerment

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Pretoria - Government has empowered women in the environmental sector by providing bursaries, learnership programmes and funding their enterprises, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molelwa said.

No more sewage spills for Maquassi Hills

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Pretoria – The Maquassi Hills Local Municipality in the North West has received sewer machinery worth R1.2 million to resolve the issue of continuous sewage spillages which cause a stench in the area.

Minister welcomes end to Medunsa strike

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed the agreement between Medunsa students and university management which ended a two-week student strike.

Improvements in pillars of WEF index a good sign

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Pretoria - South Africa’s improvement of seven pillars in the 2014/15 World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index is an indication of the country’s collective efforts, says Brand South Africa.

Embrace SA's rich heritage

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Pretoria – Government has encouraged South Africans to embrace the country’s historical inheritance, languages, diverse cultures, sacred sites, indigenous food and traditional art forms, during Heritage Month in September.

NPA prosecutions independent - Minister

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Pretoria - The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, says prosecutions of the National Prosecuting Authority are independent.

Dalai Lama cancels planned trip to SA

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Pretoria - The world renowned spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has cancelled his planned trip to South Africa, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said on Thursday.

President Zuma meets NPA boss

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has again held a meeting with the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Mxolisi Nxasana.

Land tenure summit all about implementation

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Johannesburg - Farm workers will be prioritised as beneficiaries of the tenure reform, says Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (RDLR), Gugile Nkwinti.

Minister praises competition authorities

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Johannesburg – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the competition authorities have been remarkably effective over the past 15 years.