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Water quality concerns at Loskop Dam

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Pretoria - Although there are low levels of Escherichia coli, known as E. coli in Loskop Dam, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has warned that water quality in the dam is deteriorating fast.

President Zuma pays tribute to Chávez

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez, describing him as a visionary leadership who was commitment to the social struggles of the less fortunate.

Address by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the SA National Defence Force Participation in Peace Support Operations

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Bloemfontein

Honourable Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu,
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
The Premier of the Free State, Honourable Ace Magashule,
The Mayor of Mangaung, Playfair Morule,
Chief of the South African National Defence Force, General Godfrey Ngwenya,
Acting Secretary for Defence, Tsepe Motumi,
Senior Officials and Officers of the Department of Defence and Military Veterans,
Members of the Diplomatic Corps,
Members of the Media,
Distinguished guests

Clean-up campaign for SA's borders

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Pretoria - South Africa wants to create an awareness amongst all communities residing in the vicinity of its borders, to take care of the environment.

Millions spent on prosecutor protection

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Cape Town - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it has spent about R2 million protecting its prosecutors who face threats as a result of cases they deal with.

Congress to focus on sustainable blood supply

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Pretoria - The continuous efforts being made within the blood transfusion industry to maintain a safe and sustainable blood supply will be the main focus during the 31st South African National Blood Transfusion Congress.

Dental services come to N West rural communities

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Pretoria - Travelling long distances to access oral health care will soon become a thing of the past for North West rural and farming communities, thanks to additional Mobile Dental Clinics to be located near their homes.

SA's foreign policy has matured - Nkoana Mashabane

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Pretoria - South Africa's foreign policy has grown stronger in the past fifteen years and the country's relation with other nations has improved tremendously, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane.

Police Ministry reacts to accommodation claims

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Pretoria - The Ministry of Police has described the continued allegations related to Minister Nathi Mthethwa's accommodation and travel programmes when fulfilling his official duties as disturbing.

Gender summit delegates in bus crash

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Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Municipality has wished injured delegates attending the 2nd Southern Africa Gender Justice and Local Government Summit a speedy recovery.

Zuma in Zambia for SADC Troika Summit

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is expected to attend the SADC Troika Summit in Livingstone, Zambia, today, where the concept of a uni-visa and the Protocol on free movement of persons within SADC will be discussed, among other issues.

Zuma appoints new Public Protector

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed human rights lawyer Advocate Thulisile Madonsela as the country's new Public Protector

Macia's documents handed over to family

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs on Tuesday confirmed that it has handed over the death certificate and travel documents of Mozambican national and taxi driver, Emidio Macia, to his family.