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SA, Vietnam boost relations

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Pretoria - South Africa attaches considerable importance to its relationship with Vietnam as a staunch friend and ally, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

“Birthday rapist” conviction welcomed

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Pretoria - With the country commemorating Women's Month, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has expressed satisfaction at the courts’ determination in ensuring justice for all women and children.

No room for corruption, Pandor warns

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Elukwatini – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor on Tuesday sent a stern warning to corrupt officials in her department, saying they will not be tolerated.

Giving Africa a voice in the media

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Pretoria - With the growing need for fresh news from the continent, African press officers of the diplomatic community have agreed that more avenues should be explored to disseminate developmental news stories to the world, while allowing dialogue and engagement to take place.

Sexual offences courts to be reinstated

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Pretoria – Government has announced that 22 sexual offences courts are to be reintroduced by the end of the current 2013/14 financial year, with specially trained officials and equipment to reduce the chance of secondary trauma for victims.

Obesity in women at alarming proportions – HSRC survey

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Cape Town – South African women are dangerously overweight, with obesity among women having climbed from 27% of women in 2003 to 39% last year, a Human Science Research Council (HSRC) survey released on Tuesday revealed.

N West promotes social cohesion

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Pretoria - The North West provincial government will establish a special committee to oversee the implementation of resolutions adopted at the recent Provincial Social Cohesion and Moral Regeneration Summit, Premier Thandi Modise announced on Tuesday.

Drug mules pay price of abuse

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To most travellers, the gleaming facade of the departure terminal of an airport is a gateway to an exciting opportunity for leisure or business travel. For others it holds the promise of a new beginning. But for a growing number of women it is the prelude to a life behind bars.

Spatial and Land Use Management Act signed into law

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Spatial and Land Use Management Act, which seeks to bridge the racial divide in spatial terms and to transform the settlement patterns of the country.

NCOP holds Local Govt Week

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Pretoria - The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), is holding the second Local Government Week at the Old Assembly Chamber in Cape Town.

North West honours golden citizen

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Pretoria - North West MEC for Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Collen Maine, will on Tuesday take service delivery to the eldest grandmother in Matlosana Municipality.

SARS customs seizes drugs worth R60m

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Pretoria – Seven people - including those who work at the SA Revenue Service (SARS) - were slapped with jail and suspended sentences for fraud in the month of July, SARS said in a statement on Monday.

158 killed in KZN crashes in July

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Pietermaritzburg – The province of KwaZulu-Natal has lost 158 lives in separate road accidents in July 2013, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu, said today.