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SKA to bring business, jobs to the Northern Cape

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope will bring major development to Carnarvon when scientists and researchers from around the world flock to the small Karoo town.

MeerKAT to answer big science questions

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The MeerKAT radio telescope, the precursor to the Square Kilometre Array, will come on line in a matter of months to answer big science questions.

SADC committed to supporting people of Zimbabwe

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President Jacob Zuma says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is committed to providing support to the people of Zimbabwe to resolve the political situation that has arisen.

Qasha’s Nek closed due to bad weather

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South Africa and Lesotho have taken a joint decision to close the Qasha's Nek Port of Entry due to adverse weather conditions caused by heavy snowfall.

Business sector supports NDP youth ambassadors

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Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Jeff Radebe, says millions of jobs needed in South Africa can be created through the private sector, which controls about 75% of the country’s economy.

Janusz Walus denied parole

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Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Friday announced his decision to deny Janusz Walus parole.

Africa called to support circular economy

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Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa is committed to its long-term vision of transitioning to an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society.

Killing of a police officer condemned

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KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Bheki Langa has condemned the killing of a police officer in Mbongolwane, near Eshowe.

President Zuma in Botswana to co-chair BNC

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President Jacob Zuma is in Botswana where he will participate in and co-chair the 4th Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) today.

SA forges ahead with Paris Agreement

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South Africa is forging ahead with the implementation of the Paris Agreement, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said on Thursday.

SADC calls for urgent extra-ordinary summit on Zimbabwe

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The ministerial meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has recommended that SADC members hold an urgent extra-ordinary summit to discuss the unfolding political and security situation in Zimbabwe.