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SA ready to protect its economy

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Pretoria - The South African government is ready to take action to cushion the economy against the current global economic situation, which poses greater uncertainty for developing nations.

White paper on foreign policy sees light

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Pretoria - A white paper outlining the principles and framework of South Africa's foreign policy has been approved by Cabinet and will now make its way to Parliament.

Cabinet disappointed by equity results

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Pretoria - Cabinet is "disappointed" with the slow pace of transformation in South Africa's workplace, saying drastic measures need to be taken to speed-up change.

Enforcing quotas is possible: Minister

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Durban - The South African mining and energy sector is one in which more participation from women is required. Women constitute only 12 percent of people in the mining sector, and Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana has called for speedy action.

eThekwini prepares for strike action

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Pretoria - EThekwini Municipality says it has put in place contingency plans to ensure that there is minimal disruption to services as trade unions prepare to down tools next week.

SA, Burundi cement ties

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Pretoria - South Africa and Burundi have signed several cooperation deals in defence, education and agriculture during President Jacob Zuma's visit to the central African country.

Deal to tackle SA's water problems

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Maseru - A multibillion rand water project, unveiled in Maseru this week by the South African and Lesotho governments, could be the answer to the water challenges facing South Africa, authorities said.

Safa slams Burkina Faso coach claims

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (Safa) has strongly refuted claims made by Burkina Faso coach Paolo Duarte that his team's 3-0 loss to Bafana Bafana was because of Safa's "dirty tricks."

Aussies fight to edge Boks

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Durban - South Africa's improved performance in the Tri-Nations was still not enough to secure a win against Australia on Saturday - they succumbed to the Wallabies 14-9.

Govt's Inter-Ministerial Committee ready for elections

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Pretoria - Government's Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Elections is all geared for Wednesday's municipal elections, says Acting Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Nathi Mthethwa.

Xingwana refutes travel scam allegations

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Pretoria - Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, has denied allegations that she owes any money to Parliament in relation to the misuse of Parliament's travel vouchers.