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Restoring South African families

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Pretoria – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says a radical approach to rebuilding and preserving the family structure is needed to address the social challenges the country faces.

EPWP brings hope to Keiskamahoek locals

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Keiskamahoek – Hundreds of people, young and old, in Keiskamahoek in the Eastern Cape are looking forward to a better life with the launch of the third phase of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

Schools build national spirit

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Pretoria – Over 9 000 flags have been given to schools across the country to encourage pride in the national identity among school children.

Sanral scoops top employer award

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Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) has received a top employer award for its outstanding ability to attract and keep staff happy.

Lesotho to hold elections next year

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Pretoria - In an effort to ease a political crisis that resulted in an attempted coup in August, Lesotho will hold its General Elections in February 2015 and parliament will be reopened in a fortnight.

Taking basic education to greater heights

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says while a lot of progress has been made in improving the standard of education in the country, more needs to be done to take education to the next level.

Infrastructure a catalyst for job creation

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters says infrastructure development is the catalyst for job creation, economic development and ultimately improving the quality of life.

Focused support for offenders

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Pretoria - A lot still needs to be done to strengthen rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders into communities.

Working-for-Water creates 181 000 jobs

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Pretoria – About 181 000 full time jobs have been created through the Working-for-Water Programme, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

President Zuma appoints new commissioners

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Dr Vincent Maphai and Elizabeth Maepa as additional members of the Commission of Inquiry into the Remuneration and Conditions of Service in the Public Service and Public Entities.

Reserve Bank reviewing Shuttleworth judgment

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Pretoria - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has taken note of the Mark Shuttleworth judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal and is reviewing the judgement, it said on Wednesday.