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Pollsmoor reduces overcrowding by 90%

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Pretoria – The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on Tuesday told members of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services in Parliament that overcrowding in Pollsmoor prison has been reduced by 90%.

Use water carefully

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Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation has urged water users to inculcate the culture of using water more wisely as most dams across the country continue to decline week on week.

W Cape launches National Archives Awareness Week

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Cape Town - Western Cape MEC of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officially launched the National Archives Awareness Week at the Provincial Archives and Records Service in Cape Town, on Tuesday.

ICAO conducts aviation systems audit in SA

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Pretoria - The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is in South Africa for the next two weeks to audit the country’s aviation safety oversight systems.

Employers asked to give ex-offenders a chance

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Cape Town – Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has called on employers not to turn down job applications from ex-offenders based on their criminal records.

SAPS: Ngcobo’s matric certificate authentic

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Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed media reports that Major General King Ngcobo does not have an authentic senior certificate qualification.

Four of the five escaped Kruger lions captured

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Pretoria – South African National Parks (SANParks) officials on Tuesday afternoon managed to capture four of the five lions believed to have escaped from the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Monday.

Ekurhuleni vaccinating children against measles

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Pretoria - In response to the recent measles outbreak confirmed by Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa, the City of Ekurhuleni has rolled out an emergency measles vaccination campaign.

Three lions spotted in Mpumalanga farms

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Komatipoort - At least three of the five lions that are reported to have escaped from the Kruger National Park have been seen roaming streets of Nkomazi, in Mpumalanga.

Minister Mbalula visits 10111 call centre

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Pretoria - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula made an unannounced visit to the South African Police Service (SAPS) 10111 Call Centre, in Midrand, on Tuesday.

Smooth ride for Pretoria train commuters

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Pretoria – Daily travelling by train is no longer going to be a headache for commuters in Pretoria, thanks to Prasa’s newly unveiled world class locomotives.