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SA to sway US towards Africa’s development

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Pretoria – South Africa on Friday said continued support for Africa’s development and funding for HIV prevention programmes should dominate discussions in America next week, as the continent’s leaders will participate in the first US-Africa Leaders’ Summit to be hosted by Barack Obama in Washington.

Houses built by women, for women

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Pretoria - About 17 600 houses are expected to be built for women beneficiaries across the country, starting from Women's Day, 9 August.

SA women grow in construction

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Pretoria – South African women in construction are expected to get a boost from a Memorandum of Understanding which is set to empower women contractors across the country.

Ministers meet over new immigration rules

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Pretoria – The Ministers of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba and Tourism Derek Hanekom have met to discuss the impact of the new Immigration Regulations on the tourism sector.

SA's population at 54 million: Stats SA

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Pretoria - South Africa’s population is estimated to be at 54 million with the life expectancy of the population at 61-years of age, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Thursday.

Gauteng improves education system

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Pretoria – The Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, says his department’s budget of R32.8 billion will be dedicated to building a non-racial education system, where all learners have access to quality education.

SA calls for ceasefire in Gaza

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Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma has called for ceasefire from “protagonists” that are responsible for the onslaught that has taken the lives of over 1000 people in Gaza.

National Women’s Month launched

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Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu has launched the 2014 National Women’s Month programme, which will see the building of almost 2 000 houses in each province.

Heroes' welcome for swimming champs

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Johannesburg - The OR Tambo International Airport came to a standstill on Thursday as the South African swimming team touched down from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

SANParks celebrates International Ranger Day

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Skukuza - Rangers of the Kruger National Park (KNP) took centre stage this morning as South African National Parks (SANParks) celebrated International Ranger Day at the KNP.