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Second dose of HPV vaccine rolled out in Gauteng

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Pretoria - As part of the ongoing campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer, the Gauteng Departments of Health and Education are in the process of rolling out a province-wide second dose vaccination campaign to protect girls from being infected with Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Secondary school torched in Vuwani

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Pretoria - Mugoidwa Secondary School in the Tshivhulana Village in Vuwani, Limpopo, was set alight on Tuesday night in an act of vandalism.

My spirit is revived - De Bruyn

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Pretoria – Veteran of the 1956 Women's March, Sophie De Bruyn, says she is proud to be South African and has had her spirit revived at the National Women’s Day celebrations.

Women of 1956 laid the foundation for freedom

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 laid a firm foundation for the restoration of the freedom and the dignity of women.

Women's Living Heritage Monument unveiled

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Pretoria – There were mixed emotions when President Jacob Zuma unveiled the Women’s Living Heritage Monument at Lillian Ngoyi Square in Pretoria earlier on Tuesday.

SA is a place where women can prosper

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Pretoria - South African women who have gathered for the National Women’s Day celebrations say the country has made progress in creating a conducive environment for women to prosper and contribute to their community’s development.

South Africa marks Women's Day

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will later today deliver the national message at the 60th anniversary of the women's march to the Union Buildings and National Women's Day celebrations.

Thank you women of 1956

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Pretoria – As South Africa marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu has paid tribute to the women who participated in the march.

Bursary for three Mahikeng learners

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Pretoria - Three learners at Setumo High School, in Mahikeng, have been awarded tertiary bursaries to study science and engineering.

Fees commission to start hearings

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Pretoria - The Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training will this week hold hearings about university fees for students.

SA local municipalities reduced

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The number of local municipalities in South Africa has been reduced to 205 following the 2016 Local Government Elections, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on elections said on Sunday.