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Police need training on handling cases of abuse

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Police Minister Bheki Cele says there is a need to provide police with training to handle cases of abuse against women and children with sensitivity at the front desk to avoid case withdrawals, among other issues.

What Ma Sisulu would want for SA women

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Struggle stalwart Sophie Williams-De Bruyn says the women of South Africa are under siege and live in fear of falling victim to crime and abuse.

Know your foreign laws before travelling

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With currently 800 South Africans doing time in foreign jails, International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged travellers to familiarise themselves with foreign laws and desist from illegal activity.

UK Prime Minister backs SA’s land reform programme

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British Prime Minister Theresa May says the United Kingdom has for some time supported land reform in South Africa - as it is a process carried out in a legal, transparent and democratic manner.

SA urged to maximise Mozambique opportunities

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South Africa should make the most of its close proximity to Mozambique by taking up business opportunities in the neighbouring country, South African High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa said.

Two found guilty of defrauding SARS

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A bogus tax practitioner was one of two people sentenced to a combined 26 years direct imprisonment for defrauding the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

NSFAS CEO suspended

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has suspended its Chief Executive Officer Steven Zwane with immediate effect, following allegations of maladministration.

SA, UK to cement economic relations

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Tuesday expected to host the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Theresa May, who will be in the country for a working visit.

SA participates in 3rd Indian Ocean Conference

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South Africa is participating in the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference which is expected to promote strategic cooperation and trade ties between regional countries, among others.