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Police warn against staged gang violence footage

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The South African Police Service has warned the public against the circulation of false and staged footage of gang violence, saying it does not assist in the fight against crime.

Calls for population scientists to gather accurate statistics

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Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says those vested with the responsibility of measuring population statistics should strive to report accurately as false figures could result in underdevelopment.

Be responsible for your health

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Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has encouraged community members in Ekurhuleni to get cancer screenings at public clinics.

Remembering Tambo: He was friendly to everyone, says friend

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Nomahomba Nzima, 78, was only 17 years old when Oliver Tambo got married to his wife Adelaide. Although she was a young girl, Nzima cannot forget the “handsome and charismatic” Tambo and his bright smile during the wedding day to his wife in 1956.

Government welcomes coffin case sentencing

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Government has welcomed the Middelburg Magistrate Court’s sentencing of Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson to 11 and 14 years imprisonment respectively, who forced Victor Mlotshwa into a coffin and threatened to pour petrol on him.

Four officials held for corruption

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Four officials, including three vehicle examiners and a cashier, were arrested for allegedly facilitating the issuing of fraudulent roadworthy certificates to vehicles that had not been tested.

Labour to discuss occupational health, COIDA

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The Department of Labour’s Compensation Fund (CF) and its stakeholders will next week discuss issues related to compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).