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Tshwane protesters: "We will stop burning tyres"

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Bronkhorstpruit – The community leaders of townships around Bronkhorstpruit in Tshwane, who staged service delivery protests, say they will refrain from burning tyres and will rather work with government to ensure that their demands are met.

Reaching out to child-headed households

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Pretoria – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has called on South Africans to help her department reach out to every child and youth-headed household.

New Gauteng Provincial Commissioner named

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Pretoria - National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has appointed Lieutenant General Lesetja Mothiba as the new Gauteng Provincial Commissioner.

No ban on drones issued: Sacaa

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Pretoria - No specific notice or regulation to ban unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also popularly known as drones, has been issued by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa).

Tshwane gets its name basics right

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Pretoria – Tshwane residents are being given a chance to reshape their city by helping officials to identify misspelt and derogatory geographical names.

Enquiry to investigate Lwandle evictions

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Pretoria – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she will establish an enquiry to investigate the manner in which the Lwandle evictions were carried out.

Minister condemns unlawful corporal punishment reports

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Pretoria - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government took the right decision to outlaw corporal punishment as it violated children’s Constitutional rights not to be subjected to any form of violence or abuse.

Jordao College incident a reason for concern

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Pretoria - The Department for Women has expressed concern at the way that female learners at the Jordao College were treated following suspicion of sexual activity on the school’s premises.

Smart IDs pass 300 000 mark

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Pretoria – The issuing of smart ID cards is making good progress, with the Department of Home Affairs reporting that it has passed the 300 000 mark.

KZN executive takes a stand against violence

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called on members of his executive council to publicly take a stand against rape and all forms of sexual abuse against women and children.

NW Premier suspends Lekwa Teemane manager

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Pretoria – North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has placed the municipal manager of the Lekwa Teemane Local Municipality, Andrew Makuapan, on suspension amid the water contamination matter.