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Grooming SA's young to boost technical skills base

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Johannesburg - In a bid to increase the number of individuals in the technical and engineering fields, as well as to aid in youth employment, Transnet Freight Rail (TRF) says it has to date got a total of 700 high school pupils on board its Cadet Scheme.

Countdown to matric finals

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Johannesburg - With less than two weeks to go before this year's matric final exams, learners in Gauteng on Tuesday enjoyed a visit from Education MEC Barbara Creecy, who spread good cheer and words of encouragement for what is undoubtedly a defining moment in thousands of youngsters' lives.

Delegates called on to ratify fishing safety agreement

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Cape Town - Minister of Transport Ben Martins has called on delegates at an international conference to help bring into force an agreement on the safety of fishing vessels, which 30 years on has yet to be ratified.

Police commended for fitness training

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has commended and encouraged members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) who continue to undergo fitness programmes in order to effectively fight crime.

State banquet for Dlamini Zuma

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma led a government delegation in a state banquet on Monday night to bid a final farewell to outgoing Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

Motlanthe arrives in Italy

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has arrived in Rome, Italy, where he is scheduled to meet that country's Prime Minister Mario Monti for bilateral talks.

NW road construction projects on track

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Pretoria - The process of declaring 25 strategic roads in the province as national roads have been completed, says North West Premier Thandi Modise.

Gauteng rallies support for AFCON

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Pretoria - With 100 days to go before the start of 2013 Orange African Cup of Nations, the Gauteng provincial government has called on Gauteng residents to get behind the tournament.

Motlanthe wraps-up Italy visit

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe concluded his official visit to Italy on Wednesday where he held bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.

Govt welcomes decision on Walmart development fund

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Pretoria - The Departments of Economic Development, Trade and Industry (dti) and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) have welcomed the Competition Appeal Court's decision, instructing retail giant Walmart to set up a R240 million supplier development fund as a condition for it acquiring South African retailer Massmart.

SA observes Mental Health Awareness Month

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Pretoria - National and provincial departments of Health are to observe Mental Health Awareness Month by conducting various activities to educate the public about mental health, including depression.