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Nzimande calls for better governance at SETAs

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has urged Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to improve issues of governance and act decisively against corruption.

Antenatal HIV prevalence up

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Pretoria - A Department of Health survey has shown an increase of 0.8% in the HIV prevalence of antenatal women between 2009 and 2010.

Putting road safety first

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has urged South Africans to be extra vigilant on the road this festive season, saying there was no better time to take road safety messages seriously.

IMF calls for greater efforts to shield Africa

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Pretoria - International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Christine Lagarde has called for greater efforts to guard African countries from the crises affecting developed economies.

Nel congratulates new ICC judges

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Pretoria - Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel has congratulated the six judges who have been elected to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Mokhatla appointed acting chief of SIU

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Advocate Nomvula Mokhatla, the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, to act as the Head of the Special Investigating Unit, his office announced on Wednesday.

Zuma's office clarifies Christianity reports

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Pretoria - The Presidency has expressed concern at media reports alluding to comments President Jacob Zuma made regarding Western culture and Christianity, saying the manner in which the matter was reported is "misleading".

Calls for patience over airport's immigration system

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Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has called for passengers travelling through OR Tambo International Airport to exercise patience following recent changes to the airport's immigration system.

Christmas party for needy youngsters

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Pretoria - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini will play host at a Christmas Party for a group of orphaned and vulnerable youngsters from across the country on Friday.

Ekurhuleni warns of cyber criminals

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Pretoria - The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has warned its consumers to be cautious and guard against fake websites that seek to misrepresent the metro's online account payments site called e-Siyakhokha.