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McBride nominated to head up IPID

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has confirmed that Cabinet has recommended former Ekurhuleni police chief Robert McBride to be appointed as Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

Call to vaccinate children against pneumonia

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Pretoria – The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has urged parents to ensure that their children are vaccinated against the possible causes of pneumonia.

No plans to downsize Cabinet

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says there are no plans to reduce the size of Cabinet and government.

Team to probe Mpumalanga crash appointed

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has appointed a high level investigation team to unearth the cause of the fatal Moloto Road crash in Mpumalanga.

The sky's the limit in science innovation

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Some believe the stars can foretell the future, but back in 1994 naysayers would have scoffed at the prediction that in less than two decades South Africa would lead the scientific world in one of the biggest experiments of the 21st century.

Strategy to boost SA youth employment

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Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has launched the Youth Enterprise Development Strategy (YEDS), which will see more young people play an active role in the economy.

Peace deal between DRC govt, M23 stalled

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Kampala - A peace deal, which was expected to be signed on Monday between the government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the battered rebel group M23, has been postponed.

Diepsloot community gathers in prayer

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Diepsloot – Residents of Diepsloot on Monday gathered for a prayer service at the Methodist Church in Extension 10 to seek divine intervention in the wake of horrific violent acts committed against children in the area.

SABC board member resigns

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Pretoria - Noluthando Gosa has resigned as a member of the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the Presidency announced on Monday.

Prasa suspends employee accused of soliciting bribe

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Pretoria - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has launched an internal investigation against an employee, who is accused of attempting to solicit a bribe from a service provider.

Coega IDZ wind tower construction on track

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Pretoria - Construction of the wind turbine manufacturing facility is well on its way to being completed at the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).

3.8 million tax returns filed

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Pretoria – Over 3.8 million South Africans have filed their 2013 income tax return as of 9am this morning, says the South African revenue Service (Sars).

New offender tracking device launched

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Pretoria – The Department of Correctional Services says the electronic monitoring of offenders will not only result in substantial savings for taxpayers, but it will also effectively track offenders 24/7.

KZN to host Aids conference

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Pretoria – Traditional and religious leaders will tomorrow share a platform with government officials to thrash out matters related to HIV and Aids.