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Operation Fiela making inroads in Free State

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Pretoria - Operation Fiela -- the nationwide campaign aimed at ridding the country of illegal weapons, drug dens, prostitution rings and other illegal activities -- continues to yield positive results in the Free State.

Matric exams kick off

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Pretoria - Its heads down this morning as thousands of Grade 12 learners around the country sit for their final English paper one.

DIRCO to host annual Diplomatic Fun Fair

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Pretoria – The public will get an opportunity to learn more about countries accredited to South Africa when these countries showcase their cultural diplomacy at the Union Buildings next week Saturday.

All systems go for 2015 martic exams

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Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education says its all systems go for the 2015 National Senior Certificate )NSC) examinations, which commences on Monday.

Department reaches out to artists

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Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says his department is doing all it can to help artists with challenges that they face in the arts sector.

committee seeks clarity on Wild Life donation

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Pretoria – North West MEC for Rural Environmental and Agricultural Development, Manketse Tlhape has been given three days to respond to questions regarding donations of Wild Life allegedly awarded to private entities for a 10-year breeding programme.

Muvhango actor laid to rest

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Makhado - Popular Muvhango actor, Sammy Moeti popularly known as Vho-Mushasha was laid to rest yesterday at his home village of Elim-Magangeni, outside Makhado in Limpopo.

Limpopo urged to rally behind matrics

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Pretoria – As the 2015 Grade 12 examinations commence, MEC for Education in Limpopo, Ishmael Kgetjepe has urged all community members to support learners and refrain from any conduct that may disturb the examination.

President can't be blamed for student violence

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Pretoria - The Presidency has objected to media reports blaming President Jacob Zuma for the violence that erupted during the gathering of students at the Union Buildings on Friday.

Zero increase in varsity fees

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Pretoria – There would be zero increase in university fees next year, President Zuma announced on Friday.

New measures for immigration regulations

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Pretoria – New measures have been introduced to address concerns raised by stakeholders in the tourism sector regarding the new visa regulations, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe.

Cabinet welcomes initiatives in MTBPS

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Pretoria - Cabinet says initiatives announced by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Wednesday in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement will guide the economy through times of slower global economic growth and volatility.