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Exemption ends for state mining company

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Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has approved the withdrawal of an exemption granted to African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) (Pty) Ltd.

African languages get their own soccer terms

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Pretoria - Government and various language experts have gathered for a three-day workshop in Pretoria to develop the African language equivalent for English soccer terminology.
The Department of Arts and Culture, the department's National Language Service (NLS), the Pan South African Language Board and language specialist from various universities are among those who will be developing a vocabulary of soccer terms for the country's 10 other official languages.

SA comeback with a thrilling victory

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Durban - Robin Peterson came to South Africa's rescue in the final over against India to give the Proteas a three wicket win in their group B clash at the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Govt to investigate commercialising Joule

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to evaluate the option of government investing in the commercialisation of the South African designed battery electric vehicle - Joule

Govt to review its defence policy

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Cape Town - The Department of Defence and Military Veterans is to embark on a policy review to include South Africa's obligations to peace and security and humanitarian assistances outside its borders.

Govt to realign Denel under Defence dept

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Cape Town - Government is expected to realign arms manufacturer Denel and put it back under the control of the Department of Defence and Military Veterans.

Gaddafi calls for AU Summit in Sept

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Sirte - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Friday called for a special African Union Summit in early September to coincide with the 40th anniversary of his rise to power.

AU urged to reform agri policies

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Sirte - The African Union (AU) must take urgent steps to reform agricultural policies on the continent, according to an international agency, Oxfam.

African Union Authority to be established

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Sirte - Continental leaders gathered at the 13th African Union Summit on Friday took a decision to transform the African Union Commission into a new African Union Authority.

NW embarks on TB awareness campaign

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Pretoria - With World TB Day to be commemorated later this month, the North West is embarking on an awareness campaign to sensitise the public.