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Collect your medication on time

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Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says despite reminders sent to patients' phones, more than 6 000 medication parcels are falling through the cracks as patients fail to collect them on time.

Eskom notes liquidity reports

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Eskom says it has noted media reports that relate to its liquidity challenges and financial sustainability.

State guaranteed loans could fund varsity fees

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The Heher commission has recommended that all tertiary students in South Africa be given access to State guaranteed bank loans, which they would only pay back once they start earning a certain income.

Free Higher Education Report made public

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President Jacob Zuma will release the Report of the Commission into the Feasibility of Fee-Free Higher Education and Training in South Africa today.

High time for change in education, says MEC Lesufi

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Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the criticism levelled against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill shows resistance towards building an inclusive non-racial and quality education system.

SA, DRC work to remove trade barriers

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South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have committed to remove hurdles that hinder the two countries in doing business.

Arts and Culture Dept preserves audiovisual heritage

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The Department of Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has taken the steps to ensure that current and future generation will have a chance to see and hear South African heritage through the launch of the online digitised audiovisual recordings.

Five life sentences for Gauteng's serial rapist

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Gauteng Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has hailed the sentencing and conviction of serial rapist, Charles Mthetwa on Friday as a victory in the fight against Gender-based violence.

President supports arts for social identity

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President Jacob Zuma has showed his support for the art and cultural industries as drivers for social and cultural identity through his attendance of “the House of Truth” a stage production based on the life and times of the late acclaimed South African author, Can Themba on Friday.

SA in need of innovators, manufacturers

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says if South Africa is to successfully overcome the economic legacy of apartheid, and to raise the living standards of citizens, it needs innovators, producers and manufacturers.