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Cabinet welcomes Local Government Audit report

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the 2013/14 Local Government Audit Outcomes and applauded the performance of municipalities that showed a consistent improvement in all aspects of municipal-audit outcomes.

African leaders urged to end migration crisis

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Johannesburg - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has warned that the growing number of migrants and asylum seekers fleeing Africa to Europe in search of better opportunities will have devastating effects for African states grappling with skills shortage and struggling economies.

Trade conditions subdued in May

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Pretoria - Trade conditions remained subdued in May, said the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci).

Operation Fiela will intensify

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Over the past few weeks communities all over South Africa have been made safer because of the work of various law enforcement agencies, including the army and the police, during Operation Fiela.

AU Summit: Issues to look out for

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Johannesburg - From today, the Waterkloof Air force base in Pretoria is expected to be busier than ever. More than 50 African Heads of State and Government will be touching down at the highly-guarded airport as the final count down to the 25th African Union Summit, in Johannesburg, begins.

Thousands of motorists responded positively to e-tolls

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Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says thousands of motorists have responded positively to the new dispensation on e-tolls, with most asking how they can benefit from the new tariff discounts.

Youth called to be active citizens

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Soweto - Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has encouraged the youth to be active citizens, saying it will enable them to contribute towards tackling the development challenges they face.

S'hamba Sonke creating more jobs

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Pretoria - The S’hamba Sonke Programme has played an important role in both job creation and road maintenance, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters announced in the department’s Budget Vote address, on Wednesday.

Govt on track in improving public transport

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Pretoria - Government is on course to improve the public transport system, including passenger rail, to benefit all South Africans, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Water supply, sanitation to receive a boost

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Pretoria - The Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme is to receive over R6 billion to ensure that there is a sustainable and value-chain of water supply and sanitation infrastructure, says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

AU Summit to take gender equality to new heights

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Pretoria – The 25th African Union Summit is expected to take decisions that will take issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment to new heights, says Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu.