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IEC confirms certification of voters' roll

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Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday confirmed that its chief electoral officer, Mosotho Moepya, has certified the voters’ roll for the upcoming general election.

SA’s Defence Review finalised

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Pretoria - The country’s second Defence Review has been finalised and submitted for Cabinet approval, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Thursday.

Power supply restored at Vaalkop waterworks

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Pretoria – Power supply at Vaalkop water treatment works, which was cut following the recent rains, has been restored, the Moses Kotane Local Municipality announced on Thursday.

Mining industry "much calmer"

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Pretoria – The platinum mining belt in the North West is much calmer since government decided to intervene mid-last year, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Growth in tourism shows SA is progressing

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Pretoria - The number of tourists visiting the country shows that South Africa is a better place to live in, says Acting Government Communications CEO Phumla Williams.

Eskom declares power emergency

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Pretoria - Eskom has declared a power emergency, with the company saying that load shedding might take place if the need arises.

Inroads made in Youth Employment Accord

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says progress has been made in the last nine months since the signing of the Youth Employment Accord.

North West on high alert amid heavy rains

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Brits – The North West provincial government says it has placed the provincial disaster management centre on high alert, as the South African Weather Service predicts more heavy rains in the province over the next few days.

SA Mint honours Madiba

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Pretoria - The South African Mint Company (SA Mint) has honoured Nelson Mandela with the launch of the limited edition Life of a Legend coin set.

Mpuma floods claims lives, cause havoc

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Mbombela - At least three people were killed while 100 households were displaced when floods ravaged different areas in Mpumalanga on Tuesday.

KZN's investment in education pays off

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Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says the province’s investment of R13 billion in education infrastructure is paying off.

Kruger camps, bridges closed due to flooding

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Mbombela - The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised Kruger National Park visitors to use alternative routes after a number of camps and bridges were closed due to flooding.

National Assembly approves gender bill

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Pretoria – The National Assembly has approved the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Bill, a move described as a major milestone for gender equality in the public and private sectors.

NCOP approves PAM Bill

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Pretoria – The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved the Public Administration Management (PAM) Bill, which seeks to stop public servants from doing business with the State.