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Mooted border control agency to benefit economy

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says the introduction of the Border Management Authority (BMA) Bill will bolster the country’s efforts to ensure that only legitimate goods and people enter and exit South African borders.

SASSA to appeal court ruling

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Pretoria - South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) CEO, Thokozani Magwaza, says the agency plans to appeal against the judgment handed down by the North Gauteng High Court allowing the deductions from social grant beneficiaries’ accounts.

Campus managers told to deliver quality teaching

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister, Blade Nzimande has challenged campus managers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to deliver the same quality of teaching and learning, regardless of where the students study.

Cocaine bust worth R3.6 million

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Pretoria - Cocaine worth an estimated R3.6 million was confiscated at OR Tambo Airport, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Thursday.

SA, Tanzania push for stronger trade relations

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Pretoria - With already growing bilateral cooperation, South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to continue to expand mutual relations by exploring areas that remain untapped.

SA gears up for Sanitation Week

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Pretoria – Focus will switch to South Africa’s efforts to eradicate the bucket toilet system when the country marks Sanitation and Hygiene Week.

Harsher penalties for non-compliant employers

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Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Labour Mildred Oliphant that her department is considering adopting harsher measures for non-compliance with labour regulations.