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National dam levels continue to decline

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Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has reiterated the call to the public to use water wisely as national dam levels continue to decline as the winter season is in full swing.

National government to intervene in Lusikisiki

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Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says his department will work with the provincial and local government in the Eastern Cape to address challenges in Lusikisiki.

DPSA to host Africa Public Service Day

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Pretoria - The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) will host the national Africa Public Service Day (APSD) celebrations in Pretoria on Friday.

Labour to host workshops on Employment Equity

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Pretoria – The Department of Labour will host its annual workshops and roadshows in all provinces to promote the implementation and compliance with the Employment Equity Act from 11 July to 8 September.

SAA wins at World Airline Awards

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has been crowned as one of the winners at the World Airline Awards for 15 consecutive years.

Government committed to energy security

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Pretoria - Government remains committed to ensuring energy security through the rollout of the nuclear new build programme, which forms part of the country’s energy mix, says Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi.

SA's current account deficit widens

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Pretoria - South Africa’s current account deficit has widened to 2.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2017, says the Reserve Bank.

Tributes for Joel Joffe

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to the acclaimed human rights activist, Lord Joel Joffe.

Progress in transforming Irrigation Boards

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Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation is strengthening inter-sectoral planning between land, water and agricultural sectors to ensure rapid transformation of irrigation boards in line with the Constitution, Water Act and National Development Plan (NDP).

Initiative to look at affordable data prices

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Soweto – The Internet for All initiative will look at how South Africans can access the internet with affordable data prices, says Telecommunication and Postal Services Deputy Director General Tinyoko Ngobeni.

SA, Rwanda to enhance environmental protection

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Pretoria – South Africa and Rwanda share a common concern and responsibility to enhance cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development for present and future generations, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.