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Physics institute hosts 59th annual conference

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) for its ground-breaking initiatives that have changed the face of science in the country.

Give babies, mothers a fighting chance

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“Women give life, and the right to life is one that we all hold sacred”, highlighted Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa last week at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health 2014 Forum.

No offer for Keshi - Safa

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (Safa) has denied media reports that they have appointed Stephen Keshi as the new Bafana Bafana head coach.

Better town planning for N West municipalities

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Pretoria – Municipalities in the North West are set to enjoy better town planning that promotes the social and economic integration of communities, while making the best use of available land.

Electricity demand to increase

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Pretoria - While the system is stable, the demand for electricity is expected to increase due to cold weather predicted for Gauteng, says Eskom.

Fresh programming line-up for Ubuntu Radio

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Pretoria - After eight months of broadcasting, Ubuntu Radio – South Africa’s first government-run, 24-hour, online radio station – is undergoing a review of its programming schedule and content.

Two senior Tshwane officials suspended

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Pretoria – The City of Tshwane says two senior officials have been placed on suspension and disciplinary action will be taken against them.

Modise to cooperate with SPCA

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Pretoria – Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Thandi Modise, says she will cooperate fully with the SPCA which is investigating the neglect of animals on her farm, outside Potchefstroom.

UJ to host Physics Annual Conference

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor will this evening deliver the opening address at the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) 2014 Annual Conference.

Special Envoy Ramaphosa in Sri Lanka

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Pretoria – Special Envoy to Sri Lanka and Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has arrived for an official visit to that country where he is expected to engage in a number of bilateral talks.

SA, Botswana boost regional development

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Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) that will see the two countries improve cooperation to stimulate economic growth and advance regional integration.

Africa's first AMS Lab launched

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Pretoria – Africa’s first Accelerated Mass Spectrometry (AMS) facility lab has been launched at the iThemba Laboratory at the University of Johannesburg.