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AU Summit to reflect on fight against corruption

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The theme for the 30th African Union Summit, scheduled to take place from 28 to 29 January 2018, presents a unique opportunity to reflect on and address specific challenges related to the fight against corruption on the continent.

Condolences on the passing of Masekela

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President Jacob Zuma has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of internationally acclaimed jazz artist, legendary trumpeter, cultural activist and liberation struggle veteran Hugh Masekela.

Redouble efforts towards peace for African people

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African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has called on ambassadors to redouble efforts to ensure 2018 marks decisive progress on the road to peace, development and wellbeing for countries and African people.

Jazz legend Hugh Masekela passes away

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Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa says the nation has lost a one-of-a-kind musician with the passing of Jazz legend bra Hugh Masekela.

Let's pull together to fight cable theft

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The Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has made a call to government, stakeholders and communities to assist in the fight against cable theft.

SAATM to create 300 000 jobs

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The launch of a Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is expected to create 300 000 direct and two million indirect jobs on the continent.

Department rolls out digital migration in North West

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Officials from the Department of Communications are visiting various municipality districts in the North West province to register and install government subsidised decoders to qualifying households.

Submit outstanding returns, reminds SARS

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has embarked on a nationwide awareness campaign to remind taxpayers of their obligation to submit outstanding tax returns.

Road fatalities decrease by more than 10%

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The preliminary 2017/18 Festive Season report indicates an 11% decline in fatalities on the roads when compared to the same period in the previous year.

Team SA to restore investor confidence at WEF

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A South African delegation led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says it will use the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) to restore investor confidence in the South African economy.

PRC meeting to set agenda for AU Summit

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The 35th Ordinary Session for the African Union’s (AU) Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) which kicks off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today, is expected to set the agenda for the upcoming 30th AU Summit.