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Tough govt intervention needed in Ermelo

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Pretoria - Bold government intervention is needed to address the service delivery protests which have broken out in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, says Dr Udesh Pillay, executive director of democracy, governance and service delivery at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).

Eskom scores with overseas investors

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Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says Eskom's bond oversubscription is a sign of investor confidence in South Africa.

Standing Committee has classified info

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Pretoria - Members of Parliament requiring classified information on President Jacob Zuma's domestic and international travels should apply to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

More study funds for SA youth

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Cape Town - The Department of Higher Education and Training has announced "a comprehensive review" on the spending priorities of the National Skills Fund, which will help to put more youth through the tertiary education system.

Net closes in on Gbagbo

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Pretoria - The United States is working with its African partners to impose sanctions against Laurent Gbagbo and his supporters and broadened a travel ban in the latest bid to pressure the Ivory Coast President to step down.

Govt recommits to empowering the elderly

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Pretoria - Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the empowerment of older persons, particularly those in rural areas, through access to government services.

SAFA warns of fly-by-night football academies

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) is warning parents not to be tricked by fly-by- night football academies which are operating across the country.

IMC approves proposed NHI policy

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Cape Town - The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the National Health Insurance (NHI) has approved the proposed NHI policy, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said on Tuesday.

Vet charged for dehorning rhinos

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Pretoria - A wildlife vet has found himself on the wrong side of the law after he was charged with illegally dehorning 15 rhinos.

Zuma looks to AU to solve Cote d'Ivoire crisis

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has pinned his hopes on the upcoming African Union meeting in Ethiopia next week to defuse the unfolding political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire.

Framework to ensure funds reach priority areas

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Pretoria - Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has launched a partnership framework to regulate funds from donors, development partners and ambassadors to ensure they are channeled to government's priority areas.