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President Zuma submits report to Parliament

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has submitted a response to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Max Sisulu, in relation to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on the security upgrades at his Nkandla residence.

Objections to candidates now closed

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Pretoria - By the 5pm cut-off on Tuesday, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had received in excess of 40 submissions regarding objections to candidates of political parties for the upcoming national and provincial elections.

Call to transform Africa's prisons

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Pretoria - African leaders in Correctional Services have been urged to spare no effort in transforming the prisons inherited from colonial and repressive regimes into correctional facilities that rehabilitate offenders.

Better prospects for FET graduates

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Pretoria – The chances of getting decent work experience has increased for Further Education and Training (FET) college graduates in the Free State, with the launch of the graduate placement programme in that province on Tuesday.

Gauteng has a good story to tell

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Pretoria - Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has welcomed the 2012 Household Survey Report by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which confirms a dramatic increase in antiretroviral (ARV) treatment coverage in the province.

Youth must get more out of internships - NYDA

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Pretoria - More needs to be done to improve the effectiveness of internship programmes that prepare graduates to go into the labour market, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) said on Tuesday.

New Wits centre gives SA competitive edge

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Pretoria - The launch of the new Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences will help contribute to the creation of a competitive, knowledge based economy, says Science and Technology (DST) Minister Derek Hanekom.

Jubilation as Freedom Park Clinic opens

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Johannesburg – For many years, the community of Freedom Park had to rely on the services of a mobile clinic for their health care needs. But all this is set to change, with a state-of-the-art clinic having opened its doors there on Tuesday.

Africa-EU Summit gets underway in Brussels

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Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is in Brussels today, where she is leading the South African delegation to the 4th Africa-European Union (EU) Summit.

R11m library opened in Ntambanana

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Pretoria – Learners from the Ntambanana community in the uThungulu District of KwaZulu-Natal are expected to reap the benefits of a R11 million investment in a library.

New alarm to save lives

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Pretoria – A new and innovative small key ring, is the latest personal safety alarm, that can save a person’s life. By simply pulling on the lanyard, an oscillating sound of 140 decibels is emitted.