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Illicit cigarettes, drugs confiscated

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Pretoria - Over R1 million worth of illicit cigarettes, hidden in a trailer carrying a horse, were discovered at the Beitbridge border post in Limpopo this week, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Opportunities for "ecopreneurs"

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Pretoria – There is a growing demand globally for renewable energy solutions, technologies and products and as a result, there is a rise in opportunities for environmental entrepreneurs or “ecopreneurs”.

Minister: Back to Basics strategy bearing fruit

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When Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan first introduced the Back to Basics Strategy in September last year, he made a careful observation.

Heritage Can Aid Economic Development in South Africa

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The past is all around us. As South Africans - we live against a rich backdrop formed by historic buildings, landscapes and other physical reminders of what has come before us. But the history that surrounds us is more than just a matter of material remains.

Building a better SA through books

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Public libraries have been at the heart of South Africa’s communities for many years. Much as our communities have evolved, so have our libraries.

Govt proposes Marikana claims solution

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Pretoria - Government is exploring a swift alternative dispute resolution process which will see the victims of the Marikana tragedy being compensated, the President Zuma announced on Tuesday.

Free State is the safest province to live in

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Cape Town – The Free State has topped the list of safer provinces where contact crimes like murder, attempted murder and assault with intention to do grievous bodily harm, amongst others, have dropped.

Sabric commends drop in cash in transit crimes

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Pretoria - The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has commended the South African Police Services (SAPS) for the decrease in bank and cash in transit (CIT) related crimes.

Late registration of births process coming to an end

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Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has called on officials to urge parents to register their new born babies within 30 days after birth because the late registration of births (LRB) process will be coming to an end soon.

Innovation needed for energy generation, investment

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Pretoria - Innovative ways for energy generation and investment are critically needed in order for South Africa to industrialise and create jobs, said Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

More interventions needed for substance abuse

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Cape Town – National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, says drugs have become such a problem in South Africa that it requires a proactive intervention to curb the scourge as reactive measures are not sustainable.

SA sees increase in contact crimes

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Pretoria - Although contact crimes have decreased by 17.6 % over the last ten years, there has been an increase of 0.9 % in the 2014/15 financial year, according to national crime statistics released on Tuesday.