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Presidency addresses BRICS conference claims

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Pretoria - The Presidency on Sunday dismissed claims that President Jacob Zuma will no longer attend the 3rd Annual innovaBRICS Conference in the United Kingdom because he has been refused an audience with Prime Minister David Cameron.

University of Mpumalanga to employ about 600 staff

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Pretoria - The University of Mpumalanga is expected to employ between 400 to 600 teaching staff over the next few years, says acting University Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor John Shongwe.

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

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Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs says it has noted the indictment of two South Africans in the United States for rhino poaching related offences.

Deputy President delivers OR Tambo lecture

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Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa cannot claim to be truly free while women continue to be the victims of violence and abuse.

N West builders urged to register with NHBRC

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Pretoria – The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has called on housing developers and contractors to register their projects with the National Home Builders’ Registration Council (NHBRC).

Mankotsana village to get connected

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Tau-Mankotsana - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says she will approach mobile service providers to erect cell phone towers so that residents of the rural village of Tau-Mankotsana Sekhukhune, Limpopo, can get connected.

UIF on sound footing

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Pretoria – Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Commissioner Boas Seruwe says he is pleased with the financial standing of the fund, with payments of up to R5.7 billion having been made to beneficiaries in the 2013/14 financial year.

Department congratulates new SANParks CEO

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Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs has congratulated Fundisile Mketeni on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of South African National Parks (SANParks).

Ithuba favoured as third national lottery operator

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Pretoria - Ithuba Holdings has been chosen as the third national lottery licence operator, with current operator Gidani having been chosen as the reserve applicant, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Cabinet approves SAA board appointments

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr John Tambi and Anthony Dixon as members of the South African Airways (SAA) Board at its meeting in Cape Town.

Government, media talk digital migration

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Kimberley - Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says the Department of Communications has the responsibility of ensuring that South Africans migrate from the analogue to digital world, with the help of media and government communicators.