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Limpopo a strong favourite for tourists

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The onset of spring and summer sees many South Africans putting on their traveling gear and taking to the roads, adventure bound, to explore and experience the sights, tastes and smells of our beautiful country.

SA, Cuba strengthen health cooperation

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Pretoria - South African Deputy Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, on Wednesday, met his Cuban counterpart, Dr Marcia Cobas Ruiz, to evaluate existing bilateral agreements in the field of health.

CPI eases slightly in August

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Pretoria - The annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 5.9% in August 2016, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Wednesday.

Nelson Mandela Bridge lights up pink

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Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg and the Estee Lauder Companies will light the Nelson Mandela Bridge bright pink for the month of October in a bid to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Violent student protests condemned

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has strongly condemned violent student protests at some universities in the country.

MTBPS to reveal university fees shortfall

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Pretoria – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will next month during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) announce how National Treasury will fund the university fees shortfall.

Minister confident in current lottery operator

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that current lottery operator, Ithuba, will invigorate the country’s national lottery following a High Court decision that dismissed with costs former lottery operator Gidani’s leave to appeal.

Investment in health workforce will drive economic growth

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Pretoria - The High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth on Tuesday delivered its final report and recommendations to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

DP Ramaphosa visits Archbishop Tutu in hospital

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa today paid a visit to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at a hospital in Cape Town, where he was recently readmitted, says the Presidency.

African countries vital for CITES CoP17 talks

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Pretoria – African countries, through their participation in the CITES CoP17, have the potential to influence the negotiations, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

President extends condolences to Swaminarayan community

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences on the passing of the spiritual head of the Swaminarayan Hindu faith community in India, His Divine Holiness, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, says the Presidency.

Natural assets vital to SA economy

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa’s natural assets are an important contributor to the country’s economy, food security and job creation.