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Sharpeville library gets hi-tech makeover

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Pretoria - As the country winds down Human Rights Month celebrations, the Gauteng provincial government continues to forge ahead with its mission to restore dignity and change the lives of its citizens.

UAE visit cements strong relations

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Pretoria – The recent visit by President Jacob Zuma to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has further cemented the strong bond of friendship and strategic bilateral relations between the two countries.

Road fatalities decrease during Easter period

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Pretoria – The number of people who died on South Africa’s roads during the Easter period has decreased by 46 percent, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Zanzibar port of entry still closed

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has advised travellers to continue using the Platjan port of entry as the Zanzibar port of entry remains closed due to water flowing over the bridge.

City warns striking Pikitup workers

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Pretoria – Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau has warned that the city will no longer tolerate disruptions by Pikitup employees who are on strike.

Small-scale fishers called to register ahead of deadline

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Cape Town - The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has called on members of coastal fishing communities to submit their expression of interest (EoI) to be verified and registered as small-scale fishers as the deadline to do so looms.

HRDC important in tackling underdevelopment

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is among the most important instruments that government has to effectively tackle poverty and underdevelopment through education and training.

Violation of human rights on KZN farm to be probed

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the violation of human rights of families living at Progress Farm and the surrounding areas in Richmond, Pietermaritzburg.

Condolences for families of KwaMashu students

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Pretoria - Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the families and friends of two students who died after taking a drug at a party in KwaMashu, north of Durban.

"Jobs for sale" report to be released soon

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will from next Monday meet with various stakeholders to address issues relating to "jobs for sale" investigation, says the Department of Basic Education.

SA, Middle East relations get major boost

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Pretoria - South Africa and Saudi Arabia’s economic and political relations received a significant boost following a successful state visit by President Jacob Zuma to that country at the weekend.

SA condemns attacks in Brussels

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Pretoria - The South African government has joined the international community in strongly condemning the terrorist attacks that took place on Tuesday in Brussels in Belgium.

Eskom to step up maintenance plans

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Pretoria - Eskom will step up its maintenance plans in preparation for the higher demand in winter, it said on Thursday.