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Congratulations ahead of ZCC’s mass service

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Friday sent a message of congratulations to Dr Bishop Barnabas Lekganyane and the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) as they hold their annual New Year Celebration mass service this weekend.

Dream comes true for Groutville resident

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Pretoria – He spent most of his adulthood sharing a rented room with his wife and grandchildren in an informal settlement, but he never gave up hope that one day he would have his own home.

High-level UK delegation to cement ties with SA

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Pretoria - A high-level United Kingdom delegation will arrive in the country next week for a visit that will focus on strengthening commercial opportunities, science and innovation, skills development and education relations with South Africa.

Crime at Helen Joseph hospital condemned

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Pretoria - The Chairperson of Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Health, Nompi Nhlapo, has condemned a recent crime incident that involved rape and assault within the premises of Helen Joseph hospital.

Tech age presents opportunities to SA musicians

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Pretoria – South Africa’s music industry must tap into the opportunities presented by the rapid growth of technology to achieve sustainable growth, says the Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.

Community media heart of government

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Nelspruit - Community media is at the heart of government’s new strategic approach of revolutionising the communication agenda in South Africa, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Nat Nakasa debate competition in Durban

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Pretoria - Grade 10 and 11 learners from nine provinces of South Africa will on Saturday participate in the Nat Nakasa Debate Competition, in Durban.

Government prioritises women empowerment

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Pretoria - Government has empowered women in the environmental sector by providing bursaries, learnership programmes and funding their enterprises, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molelwa said.

No more sewage spills for Maquassi Hills

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Pretoria – The Maquassi Hills Local Municipality in the North West has received sewer machinery worth R1.2 million to resolve the issue of continuous sewage spillages which cause a stench in the area.

Minister welcomes end to Medunsa strike

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed the agreement between Medunsa students and university management which ended a two-week student strike.

Improvements in pillars of WEF index a good sign

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Pretoria - South Africa’s improvement of seven pillars in the 2014/15 World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index is an indication of the country’s collective efforts, says Brand South Africa.

Embrace SA's rich heritage

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Pretoria – Government has encouraged South Africans to embrace the country’s historical inheritance, languages, diverse cultures, sacred sites, indigenous food and traditional art forms, during Heritage Month in September.

NPA prosecutions independent - Minister

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Pretoria - The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, says prosecutions of the National Prosecuting Authority are independent.