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2017 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla kicks off

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says stakeholders will use the 2017 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla to address issues that include the learner dropout rate and grade repetition.

Information on water interruption incorrect

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Pretoria - Johannesburg Water says the information circulating on planned maintenance that will affect water supply from the Eikenhof pump station is incorrect.

Almost 120 000 NSFAS applications approved

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Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved the funding applications of almost 120 000 university and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students for the 2017 academic year.

Warning for motorists using N12

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Pretoria – Motorists have been advised to be cautious when approaching the so-called “Kliptotwon Bridge” on the N12 near Eldarado due to construction work on the bridgehead on East Road.

Helping place students makes her smile

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Pretoria – After completing her studies at the Vaal University of Technology Pamela Moyana from Witbank in Mpumalanga found herself sitting at home doing nothing, unable to find employment.

SA, Chad sign bilateral agreement on aviation

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Pretoria - South Africa and Chad have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) which is expected to bring opportunities that will grow the aviation industry in both countries.

President Zuma meets Human Rights Commissioner

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has met with the Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Advocate Bongani Majola, at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Pretoria.

Minister denies approval of exclusive port of entry

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has denied newspaper reports that he approved the Oppenheimer family’s application for them to have their own exclusive port of entry, to be situated at OR Tambo International Airport.

SA conveys openness to do business at WEF

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Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visit to Davos where he participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF), conveying to the international community South Africa’s openness to do business.

Operation Phakisa in education records progress

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Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Youth Development and Administration, Buti Manamela, says Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Education has been significant in simplifying learning.

Phahlane commits to cooperate with IPID

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Pretoria - Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, says he will respect and fully cooperate with any investigations against him in accordance with the laws of the country.