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Greek unity government consultations to resume

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Athens - Greek national unity government consultations amongst party leaders chaired by President Karolos Papoulias ended with no breakthrough on Sunday and will be continued on Monday, an official statement issued by the Greek Presidency said.

Mpumalanga govt to intervene in cross-border smuggling

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Komatipoort - The Mpumalanga provincial government has made a commitment to intervene in cross-border crimes involving the theft of livestock and vehicles that are smuggled into Mozambique on a daily basis.

Vocational education needed to make NGP a reality

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Pretoria - Technical and vocational education is essential to developing the South African economy and making the New Growth Path (NGP) a reality, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.

Minister launches military ombud office

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Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu today launched the Military Ombud Office, which will deal with complaints from defence force members.

Correctional Services notes Lee judgement

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Pretoria - The Department of Correctional Services says it has noted the judgement delivered today by the Constitutional Court upholding an appeal against a decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which overturned the decision of the Western Cape High Court in an action for delictual damages.

SA condemns Syrian killings

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Pretoria - South Africa has reiterated its condemnation of the killing of Syrian people and has once again called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, says Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel.

S Africans must learn from King Hintsa

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has challenged all South Africans to learn from the Great King Hintsa, and put the country and its people first before everything else.

Govt looking to lower retirement fund costs

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Pretoria - With only about 10% of South Africans being able to maintain their standard of living once they retire, government is looking at ways of lowering retirement fund costs, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.