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DBE sets record straight on matric cheating ruling

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Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education says it is perturbed by the interim interdict handed down by the Thohoyandou High Court in Limpopo and it is unable to appeal until the interdict becomes a final order.

Limpopo matrics defy odds to come out tops

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Vuwani - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Foundation has awarded bursaries to the value of R300 000 to two Limpopo learners who obtained seven distinctions in the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination.

JCPS encouraged to reduce overcrowding in prisons

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Pretoria - Correctional Services National Commissioner Zach Modise has urged various departments in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster to play their role in reducing overcrowding in the country’s correctional facilities.

Varsity registration off to a good start

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Pretoria – Registration at various universities is going smoothly as the institutions welcome new and returning students for the 2017 academic year.

Programme to enhance skills of learner drivers

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Pretoria - The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) will implement a programme which will ensure that learner drivers are given the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills to become good and safe drivers.

Pact set to improve quality of teaching

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Pretoria - The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) has entered into a collaboration with teacher unions to find practical solutions to improve the quality of learning in schools.

Seven officers busted for fraud

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Pretoria - Seven police detectives stationed at Rabie Ridge and Benoni police stations have been arrested for fraud estimated at R50 000.

Team South Africa stands ready to fly flag

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The new year was eagerly awaited by many South Africans. 2016 had been a challenging year during which our people and institutions were severely tested. We can be proud of the fact that both our institutions and people have emerged stronger and more resilient than before. Once again, South African citizens have demonstrated that we are able to stand against challenges and equally, to stand together to create the conditions for change.

Ned Doman class of 2016 the pride of Athlone

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Cape Town – While Ned Doman High School in Athlone in the Western Cape is situated in an area where socio-economic challenges such as gang violence and poverty haunt locals, the school has a great achievement to smile about.

Minister's intervention in Vuwani hailed

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Malonga - Vhuronga 1 Circuit Manager, Itani David Mafuna, says the strategic interventions made by Communications Minister Faith Muthambi in the circuit have ensured that it was one of the best performing in Limpopo.

Minister Radebe appointed to WEF stewardship board

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Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has been appointed to the Stewardship Board of the World Economic Forum (WEF) System Initiative on the Future of Education, Gender and Work (EGW).