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Government buildings to house students

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the department is making steady progress in its joint work with the Department of Public Works to identify under-utilized government buildings to be converted into student accommodation.

Energy security a game changer for W Cape

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Pretoria - As African Utility Week gets underway in Cape Town, the Western Cape government will exhibit at the conference in efforts to grow the green economy.

No plans to privatize NSFAS

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has disputed rumours that he is planning to privatize or hand over the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to the bank.

Science budget to unlock human potential

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says her department will use a significant portion of its 2017/18 budget to develop human capital and modernise research infrastructure.

R693m allocated towards completion of MeerKat

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Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the department’s Research and Development and Support Programme will transfer R693 million to the National Research Foundation to ensure the completion of the MeerKat – the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) demonstrator project.

SAPS investigating East Rand fatal shooting

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Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it will thoroughly investigate the fatal shooting that occurred near the O R Tambo International Airport on the East Rand on Monday.

Baxter signs 5-year contract with Safa

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Pretoria-The outgoing Supersport United coach, Stuart Baxter, has signed a five-year contract as Bafana Bafana new head coach, the South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed on Monday.

Happy Families Day!

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished all South African families a peaceful and joyous International Day of Families which is observed across the world today.

Manhunt for Mandla Hlatshwayo's killers

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Pretoria - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured all South Africans that the police will do everything in their power to apprehend the killers of Mandla Hlatshwayo.

Law enforcement at the click of a button

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Community Safety has partnered with Happimo organisation to launch a safety app, which helps with the response times of law enforcement agencies in getting to crime scenes.