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Minister: SA's economy still strives, despite challenges

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Whatever economic challenges that are currently facing South Africa at the moment, they will not have any bearing on the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEFA) taking place in Durban, Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo said on Wednesday.

New PSCBC building to be a symbol of victory

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Pretoria – Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says the new Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) building, when completed, should recognise the struggles and be a symbol to all workers on the victories achieved.

President welcomes WEF delegates, says meeting will be a success

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Durban - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed hundreds of business leaders attending the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEFA) in Durban, saying that South Africa will once again prove to the world that the country is capable of hosting any major event.

SA has a good story to tell: Finance Deputy Minister

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Durban - As hundreds of business leaders gathered in Durban for the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEFA) meeting on Wednesday, South Africa’s Finance Deputy Minister Sfiso Buthelezi says the country has a good story to tell.

Memorial service for 18 crash victims

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Pretoria - The schools’ memorial service for the victims, who died in the horrific Bronkhorstspruit minibus taxi crash, will be held this afternoon in Sokhulumi Community Hall, in Mpumalanga, says the Department of Basic Education.

Invest in Africa: Finance Minister

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Pretoria - With the African continent continuing to battle poor infrastructure, Africa must mobilise domestic savings and capital markets to invest in deals on the continent, says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Transnet aims to expand footprint in Africa

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Pretoria - The biggest freight operator on the African continent, Transnet, is pursuing commercial opportunities in Senegal, Liberia and Nigeria, among others, says Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.

'Zuma's visit changes lives for the better'

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Following President Jacob Zuma’s visit to the community of Umhlabuyalingana in March, life for many of its residents is changing for the better. There are signs of hope in an area once ravaged by the pain of drug and alcohol abuse.

Time to advance beyond political freedom

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On 27 April 1994 our country held the first ever non-racial elections. This elections served as a stepping stone towards creation of a truly non-racial, non-sexiest, democratic and prosperous country where there will be equal opportunities for all.

Students urged to sign loan agreement forms

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Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students, who received funding, to sign their Loan Agreement Forms (LAFs) to avoid funding retraction.

SA learners participate in US science Olympiad

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Pretoria - Three South African learners will participate in the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP) that kicks off today in the United States, said Eskom.

WEF on Africa starts in Durban

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Inclusive growth. That is the pharase that is dominating at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) as the city prepares to host the 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa (WEF Africa) starting from today.