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Stagnation found in report on municipalities

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Pretoria - The Consolidated General Report on the Local Government Audit Outcomes of 2011/12 has revealed a picture of stagnation, with only nine municipalities receiving unqualified audit outcomes with no findings, the office of the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) said on Tuesday.

NPA clarifies Cato Manor case

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Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (NPA) has noted the recent media statements on the Cato Manor case.

Cabinet discusses economic outlook, priorities

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Pretoria – The Cabinet Lekgotla underway in Pretoria will look at South Africa’s economic outlook and progress made to implement the programmes outlined by President Jacob Zuma in the State of the Nation Address in February.

Superior Courts Bill signed into law

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma today signed into law the Superior Courts Bill, which will restructure the judiciary and integrate the courts, while enhancing equal access to justice.

IEC mulls specialised courts for elections

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Cape Town – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is exploring the possibility of setting up specialised courts to deal with any electoral crimes committed during the election period, the chairperson of the IEC Pansy Tlakula told Parliament today.

Mokonyane announces Kolisile's successor

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Johannesburg – At 8:45pm on Monday evening, Eric Xayiya, a member of the Gauteng Legislature, received a call from Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, calling him into a special meeting.

Bafana eager to beat Nigeria

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana want to win the Nelson Mandela Challenge clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday evening to send a strong message to the continent that they are progressing.

Agriculture dept gets new DG

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Pretoria - Cabinet has endorsed the appointment of Professor Edith Vries as the new Director-General for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

NW to honour female entrepreneurs

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Pretoria – Twenty-eight female entrepreneurs, who play a key role in guaranteeing food security for households and job creation in the North West, will battle it out for the Best Female Entrepreneur Award on Friday.

Lonmin shooting undermines peace efforts - Modise

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Pretoria - The fatal shooting of a Lonmin union leader on the eve of the anniversary of the Marikana tragedy undermines peace efforts and calls for united action, says North West Premier Thandi Modise.

New Law Reform commissioners appointed

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed five commissioners to the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC), the Presidency said on Monday.

Gender violence is not a private matter

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The silence of the night is shattered by a barrage of abusive language, loud banging, glass breaking and pleading cries coming from the next door neighbour.

Public Protector visits Nkandla

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Pretoria – The Office of the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela today visited President Jacob Zuma’s residence in Nkandla, in KwaZulu-Natal.

SA seeks permanent seats for Africa in UNSC

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Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has called for the United Nations to give Africa a minimum of two permanent seats in the body’s Security Council.