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GDP decreases by 0.6% in first quarter

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Pretoria – The seasonally adjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at market prices slumped at an annualised rate of 0.6% for the first quarter of 2014, Statistician General Pali Lehohla announced on Tuesday morning.

New Tourism Minister welcomed

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Pretoria - The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has welcomed the appointment of Derek Hanekom as the new Minister of Tourism.

Premier Mchunu set to step up service delivery

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Pretoria – Premier Senzo Mchunu has committed to take service delivery to the next level in KwaZulu-Natal, with a special focus on interaction between government and the people.

Re-appointment of education ministers welcomed

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Pretoria – The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) on Monday congratulated Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande on their re-appointment to Cabinet.

New Water, Sanitation Minister to hit the ground running

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Pretoria - Newly appointed Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane says her tenure as minister will be characterised by ensuring rural communities have access to water, upgrading water infrastructure and working with residents to conserve the precious resource.

Working towards birth of a new world

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South Africa has done it again! We held peaceful elections at the beginning of May and the post-election period has been characterised by the smooth transition from one administration to another.

N West Premier-elect, new MECs to be sworn in

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Pretoria - North West Premier-elect Supra Mahumapelo will be sworn into office by the Provincial High Court Judge President, Justice Monica Leeuw, at the Provincial Legislature later this morning.

Deputy President Ramaphosa steps down from business

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Pretoria – The newly appointed Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced that he had stepped down from the boards of several companies and as Shanduka Group Executive Chairman.

CGE welcomes President's 'gender balancing act'

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Pretoria – The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has described the number of female ministers and deputy ministers appointed in the new national Cabinet as a significant step in the right direction.

New Police Minister determined to ensure safer SA

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Pretoria - The country’s new Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says safety and security are critical ingredients for social stability - and that would be his number one priority.

New dept welcomes Minister Shabangu

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Pretoria - The newly formed Department of Women has welcomed the appointment of Minister Susan Shabangu as its new political head.