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SAPS investigates Kruger Park flats death

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Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating the cause of death of a man who died after falling from a building at the Kruger Park flat complex in Tshwane yesterday.

No mercy for traffic offenders

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Pretoria - With more than 1400 motorists being arrested across the country for various traffic offences since the start of the festive season, traffic police have promised to show no mercy to offenders.

CT to open Stadium Visitor Centre

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Pretoria - The Cape Town Stadium Visitor Centre will open on Wednesday, 28 December, the City of Cape Town announced on Thursday.

DTI clarifies B-BBBEE Amendment Bill

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Pretoria - The recently gazetted B-BBEE Amendment Bill has not deviated from the original beneficiaries as defined in the B-BBEE Act, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

SA goes green at COP17

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Durban - The South African government is using this year's climate conference underway in Durban to demonstrate its green economy initiative that forms part of the country's new growth strategy.

Official funeral for Bam

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Pretoria - The late Judge President of the Land Claims Court, Fikile Bam, will be honoured with a special official funeral, the Presidency said on Thursday.

Mini-Carnivals liven Joburg

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Johannesburg - In the build-up to Joburg's New Year's Eve Carnival, youngsters are strutting their stuff in mini-carnivals across the city, from Soweto and the inner city all the way to Midrand.

NW puts breaks on road carnage

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Pretoria - Road traffic management authorities in the North West have set themselves a target of reducing road carnage by four percent this festive season.

Keeping safe during the holidays

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Johannesburg - The City was out in force at Cresta Mall, offering advice on dealing with floods and fireworks, staying visible as pedestrians, and avoiding veld fires. Top tip: Don't drink and drive.

FET turnaround strategy on track, says Nzimande

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says the department is starting to meaningfully address the challenges faced by the country's Further Education and Training (FET) colleges through the implementation of its multifaceted turnaround strategy.

Craft sector supports govt priorities

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Pretoria - The South African craft sector supports government's priorities like women empowerment and rural and urban development, Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says.

Minimum wage review on the cards for farmworkers

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Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has taken a decision to look at a possible review of the sectoral determination for farmworkers, which currently stands at a minimum of R70 a day.