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E Cape gets new multi-department office precinct

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Bisho – The Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works has set aside R255 million for the construction of an office precinct that will house up to seven provincial departments in one place.

Well wishes to Ahmed Kathrada

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended well wishes to struggle stalwart, Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada, who is in hospital.

Companies invited to participate in Mozambique trade mission

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Pretoria - Companies in the agriculture, infrastructure and steel fabrication sectors, among others, have been called on to apply to participate in the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) trade and investment mission to Mozambique.

Four questioned over OR Tambo Airport heist

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Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that four people have been taken in for questioning over the 7 March heist at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng.

W Cape to prioritize teacher shortages, infrastructure

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Cape Town – Addressing teacher shortages, the disparities that exist between wealthy and poorer schools, critical school maintenance and repairs to accommodate increased learner numbers will be a top priority for the Western Cape Education Department.

Government speaks on Commonwealth Games bid withdrawal

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Pretoria - Government on Tuesday expressed disappointment at the announcement by the Commonwealth Games Federation to withdraw South Africa’s bid to host a successful Commonwealth Games in Durban 2022.

Life Esidimeni: Independent tribunal appointed

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Pretoria - Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has appointed an Ad-hoc Independent Tribunal to process all appeals relating to the Health Ombudsman report, which looked into the deaths of mentally ill patients in Gauteng.

Early warning centre for SA, Nigeria

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Pretoria - South Africa and Nigeria have agreed to establish an early warning centre to help mitigate and monitor possible threats and violence against Nigerian foreign nationals.

New appointment: Inspector-General of Intelligence

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Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has appointed Dr Setlomamari Isaac Dintwe as the Inspector-General of Intelligence for a period of five years with effect from this coming Wednesday, says the Presidency.