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Minister Xingwana impersonated on Facebook

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Pretoria - The Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities has discovered that there is a fake page and an impersonation of Minister Lulu Xingwana on Facebook, soliciting funds from members of the public.

Phiyega welcomes IPID investigation

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Pretoria – National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has welcomed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s decision to investigate allegations that she attempted to defeat the ends of justice.

Govt working to stabilise Bekkersdal

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Pretoria – Government says it is working to stabilise the Westonaria Local Municipality, especially Bekkersdal, following the recent service delivery protests.

Booysen's killer to be sentenced today

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Pretoria - The Swellendam Circuit High Court will today sentence Johannes Kana, who was yesterday found guilty of the rape and murder of 17-year-old Anene Booysen.

Govt welcomes Boeremag sentencing

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Pretoria - Government has welcomed the sentencing of 20 Boeremag members, who were convicted of high treason and given jail terms of between five and 30 years by North Gauteng High Court.

Nel calls for debate on urban development

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Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Andries Nel, has called on Members of Parliament across party lines to involve their constituencies in a national dialogue on the future of South Africa’s cities and towns.

Unemployment rate eases to 24.7% in third quarter

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Pretoria - South Africa’s unemployment rate eased to 24.7% in the third quarter of 2013, down from 25.6% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.

Land claim swindlers warned

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Pretoria - The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has issued a stern warning to unscrupulous individuals who collect money from people, promising to lodge land claims on their behalf.

N West to hold public hearings on bills

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Pretoria – Portfolio committees of the North West provincial legislature will on Wednesday hold public hearings on the Sectional Titles Amendment Bill 2013 and the Special Economic Zones Bill.

Food security a priority for Africa

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Pretoria - Food security is a huge challenge and a key priority for the African continent, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson.