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Technical experts to assist distressed municipalities

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The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Department has appointed 81 new engineers and town planners in an effort to assist distressed and dysfunctional municipalities to get back on track.

Women urged to reach for the skies

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Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on women to take advantage of opportunities in the aviation sector.

Pact to speed up housing in North West

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An intergovernmental agreement to speed up the provision of subsidised houses will see more residents in the North West get a permanent place to call home.

Clean sweep for SA's golden girl

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South Africa’s golden girl Caster Semenya has wowed again, claiming Gold at the 21st African Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria.

Threats against Leratong doctor “disturbing”

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The threats of physical violence directed at a medical doctor in a video posted on social media have been condemned by the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ayanda Dlodlo.

Drugs, currency intercepted at OR Tambo

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The South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) customs division intercepted a number of illicit goods at OR Tambo International Airport this week.

Government meets on land reform

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The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Land Reform on Friday resolved that the approach to land reform must be based on three elements namely, increased security of tenure, land restitution and land redistribution.

Load shedding a possibility this weekend

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The probability of load shedding is high this weekend, as recovery of the power system is set to take approximately 30 days, Eskom said on Friday.

Government turning tide on KZN crime

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A high-level police task team looking into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal has been hailed by Police Minister Bheki Cele following the arrest of six suspects two weeks ago.