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Eskom will continue to be owned by government

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that government’s attempts to reconfigure and split Eskom into three divisions is not aimed at privatising the embattled power utility.

Details of AmaXhosa King funeral

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Members of the public are welcome to pay their last respects to the late AmaXhosa King, Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu, at his memorial service and funeral taking place this week.

Gender-based violence a great shame for SA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the crisis of violence against women and children is a great shame on the nation and goes against African values and everything the country stands for.

Take a stand during the next 16 days

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The annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, known as the 16 Days campaign, is expected to be launched in Lephalale, in Limpopo, this morning.

Measures to control fiscal deficit a must

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Government says it has noted the Standard and Poor Global Ratings decision to affirm South Africa’s long term foreign currency debt rating at ‘BB’ and local currency debt rating at ‘BB+’ as well as revise the outlook to negative from stable.

SAPS intensifies efforts on crimes against women, children

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An Intelligence-led operation comprising a team of experts from various units within the South African Police Service (SAPS) has led to the rescue of two women believed to be kept against their will in Arcadia, Pretoria.

SAA, unions reach wage agreement

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South African Airways (SAA) says it has reached an agreement with unions to end the industrial action which began seven days ago.

Hawks shut down hydroponic lab in North West

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Three suspects have been arrested after the Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation unit and members of the K9 Hartbeespoortdam unit raided a hydroponic dagga lab in Assen, in the North West.

Accused in Chinese factory case remanded in custody

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The Seven Chinese and Taiwanese nationals, who were arrested last week in a raid at a factory allegedly involved in the trafficking of illegal immigrants and subjecting them to forced labour, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.