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New alarm to save lives

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Pretoria – A new and innovative small key ring, is the latest personal safety alarm, that can save a person’s life. By simply pulling on the lanyard, an oscillating sound of 140 decibels is emitted.

Tax collection remains buoyant

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Johannesburg – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says tax revenue remains “buoyant” despite a global economic turmoil that has tested South Africa’s finances.

Technology Innovation Agency CEO sacked

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Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has dismissed the CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Simphiwe Duma, following damning findings uncovered by accounting firm, Deloitte and Touché.

Mobile termination costs ruling welcomed

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Pretoria – The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has welcomed the ruling by the South Gauteng High Court on the Mobile Termination Regulations.

Call to tell success stories in big year

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For many, the events of 27 April 1994 will forever live in their memories. On this day millions cast their vote for the very first time to make us a free nation.

No immediate risk of load shedding: Eskom

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Pretoria - There is no immediate risk of load shedding - after an apparent over pressurisation incident at Duvha power station in Mpumalanga, Eskom said on Monday.

No troops to be deployed to CAR

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Pretoria - South Africa will not deploy troops to the war torn Central African Republic (CAR), says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula.

SA committed to peace in Africa

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Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to playing a major role in peacekeeping efforts on the continent.

Funding needed to get SANDF back in shape

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Pretoria - Additional funding is necessary for the sustainability of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Education DG to be redeployed

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Pretoria - Bobby Soobrayan will be moving on from his position as Director General in the Department of Basic Education, Minister Angie Motshekga has announced.

Gautengers urged to ride a bike

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Pretoria - Gauteng is exploring new measures to promote the use of bicycles as a viable transport option in the province.