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Minister Shabangu encourages integration

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Johannesburg- The Minister in the Presidency reponsible for Women Susan Shabangu says attacking foreign nationals or chasing them out of the country will not reduce the problems facing South Africans, but could increase unemployment and lead to job losses.

Police Minister in Moscow for anti-drug meeting

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The Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko has noted with concern media comments insinuating that he opted to attend a conference in Russia rather than deal with the issues pertaining to attacks on foreign nationals.

SA seen as heaven by migrants

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Leaders of different organisations representing foreign nationals who live in South Africa say most of their members migrate to the country because they know their lives will be well-protected than in their countries of origin.

SA plans to eliminate malaria by 2018

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Pretoria - South Africa plans to eliminate malaria by achieving an incidence of zero cases of locally transmitted malaria by 2018, says the National Department of Health, ahead of the World Malaria Day.

Dept denies withholding NEEDU report

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has rejected accusations that it has refused to release a report that was compiled by the National Education and Development Unit (NEEDU).

Govt launches a "We are Africa" mobile app

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Pretoria - The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, has launched a mobile application to support government's efforts against attacks on foreign nationals.

HIV infections decline over last decade

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Pretoria – According to an International Labour Organisation (ILO) study, the number of HIV infections has declined steadily over the last decade in general terms.

SANRAL says no to attacks on foreign nationals

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Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has joined the rest of the country in supporting government’s stance against the attacks on foreign nationals.

Suspended SAA CEO resigns

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Pretoria - Suspended South African Airways (SAA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Monwabisi Kalawe has resigned with immediate effect, the national carrier confirmed on Friday.

Minister conveys condolences to fire fighters' families

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has sent condolences to the families of Darrel Rea and Jastun Visagie, who lost their lives battling a mountainside fire in the Bains Kloof area near Wellington in the Western Cape.

Minister Muthambi visits Musina

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Musina - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will this morning visit the border town of Musina in Limpopo to promote good relations between South Africans and foreign nationals living in the area.