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Youth must get more out of internships - NYDA

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Pretoria - More needs to be done to improve the effectiveness of internship programmes that prepare graduates to go into the labour market, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) said on Tuesday.

New Wits centre gives SA competitive edge

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Pretoria - The launch of the new Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences will help contribute to the creation of a competitive, knowledge based economy, says Science and Technology (DST) Minister Derek Hanekom.

Jubilation as Freedom Park Clinic opens

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Johannesburg – For many years, the community of Freedom Park had to rely on the services of a mobile clinic for their health care needs. But all this is set to change, with a state-of-the-art clinic having opened its doors there on Tuesday.

Africa-EU Summit gets underway in Brussels

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Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is in Brussels today, where she is leading the South African delegation to the 4th Africa-European Union (EU) Summit.

R11m library opened in Ntambanana

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Pretoria – Learners from the Ntambanana community in the uThungulu District of KwaZulu-Natal are expected to reap the benefits of a R11 million investment in a library.

New alarm to save lives

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Pretoria – A new and innovative small key ring, is the latest personal safety alarm, that can save a person’s life. By simply pulling on the lanyard, an oscillating sound of 140 decibels is emitted.

Tax collection remains buoyant

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Johannesburg – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says tax revenue remains “buoyant” despite a global economic turmoil that has tested South Africa’s finances.

Technology Innovation Agency CEO sacked

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Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has dismissed the CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Simphiwe Duma, following damning findings uncovered by accounting firm, Deloitte and Touché.

Mobile termination costs ruling welcomed

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Pretoria – The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has welcomed the ruling by the South Gauteng High Court on the Mobile Termination Regulations.

Call to tell success stories in big year

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For many, the events of 27 April 1994 will forever live in their memories. On this day millions cast their vote for the very first time to make us a free nation.

No immediate risk of load shedding: Eskom

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Pretoria - There is no immediate risk of load shedding - after an apparent over pressurisation incident at Duvha power station in Mpumalanga, Eskom said on Monday.

No troops to be deployed to CAR

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Pretoria - South Africa will not deploy troops to the war torn Central African Republic (CAR), says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula.