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Special envoy to expedite repatriation process in Nigeria

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Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has been appointed as a special envoy to engage Nigerian authorities with a view to expedite the repatriation of the mortal remains of the South Africans who died when a guesthouse collapsed in Lagos in September.

SA deploys police in Lesotho

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Pretoria – South Africa has deployed 140 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to the Kingdom of Lesotho to ensure long term political and security stability.

Mall robbery suspects to appear in court soon

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Pretoria - The South African Police Services (SAPS) on Thursday said three suspects arrested in connection with mall robberies in Gauteng are expected to appear in court together soon.

Better services for pregnant moms

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday said government has taken steps to expand access to services for pregnant women and their infants, through the Primary Health Care Approach.

SA must sharpen innovative edge: GovTech 2014

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Durban – South Africa needs to sharpen its innovative edge and continue contributing to global scientific and technological advancement, says Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele.

SADC facilitator returns to Lesotho

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Pretoria – Southern African Development Community (SADC) Facilitator and South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday arrived in Maseru, ahead of scheduled consultative meetings with key stakeholders in the mountain Kingdom.

SA scoops tourism awards in London

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Pretoria – There was great excitement all around as three South African hospitality facilities became the proud recipients of awards at the World Responsible Tourism Awards in London, on Wednesday.

Struggle stalwarts remembered

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Pretoria – Families of slain activists finally have some closure on the manner in which their loved ones were executed during apartheid.

Risk of load-shedding low: Eskom

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Pretoria - The risk of load-shedding today is low with the Majuba power station ramping up its production, Eskom said.

Business confidence falls in October

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Pretoria – Business confidence decreased to 88.8 in October 2014, the lowest since October 1999, said the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci).

SA, Burundi strengthen relations

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Pretoria - South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday said the country has signed a Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) agreement with Burundi in the quest for prosperity.

Probe into housing allocations in Lehae

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Pretoria – A forensic investigation is to be instituted to look into allegations of corruption in the allocation of houses in Lehae, south of Johannesburg, says Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo.