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Minister Molewa in Germany for COP23

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Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has arrived in Bonn, Germany, where she is leading the South African delegation to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP23).

Gender Advocate scoops UN award

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Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has congratulated Seitebatso Pearl Block on scooping the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.

Water summit moved to 5 December

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The Water Infrastructure Investment Summit, which was planned to take place on 30 November, has been moved to 5 December.

Collect your medication on time

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Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says despite reminders sent to patients' phones, more than 6 000 medication parcels are falling through the cracks as patients fail to collect them on time.

Eskom notes liquidity reports

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Eskom says it has noted media reports that relate to its liquidity challenges and financial sustainability.

State guaranteed loans could fund varsity fees

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The Heher commission has recommended that all tertiary students in South Africa be given access to State guaranteed bank loans, which they would only pay back once they start earning a certain income.

Free Higher Education Report made public

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President Jacob Zuma will release the Report of the Commission into the Feasibility of Fee-Free Higher Education and Training in South Africa today.

High time for change in education, says MEC Lesufi

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Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the criticism levelled against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill shows resistance towards building an inclusive non-racial and quality education system.

SA, DRC work to remove trade barriers

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South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have committed to remove hurdles that hinder the two countries in doing business.