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Over 1000 rhino poached in 2013

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Pretoria - A total of 1004 rhino were poached in South Africa in 2013, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Friday.

Students urged to verify private colleges

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Pretoria - The Department of Higher Education and Training has urged students, parents and guardians to ensure that the institutions they enrol with are legally registered.

Bekkersdal residents put new demands on the table

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Pretoria – The meeting between the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and residents of Bekkersdal was adjourned on Thursday following fresh demands by the Greater Westonaria Concerned Residents Association (GWCRA).

Ebrahim travels to Yemen to help SA hostage

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim is scheduled to travel to Yemen for consultations over the release of the South African hostage, Pierre Korkie.

Abandoned new born rescued in N West

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Pretoria - A new born baby, who was abandoned with the umbilical cord still attached, has been given a second chance at life -- thanks to the prompt response of the North West Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Water restored to Mothutlung

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Pretoria - Water has been restored to Mothutlung in the North West, where residents had taken to the streets to vent their frustration over having no water.

Police arrest 5th suspect in Krejcir plot

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Pretoria – Police have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the plot to kill members of the task team dealing with Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir’s case.

National crime intelligence structure reconfigured

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Pretoria - After consultation with affected employees and other organised labour structures, the structure of the Crime Intelligence unit has changed, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega said on Thursday.

Euthanasia decision made carefully: SANParks

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Pretoria - The decision to euthanize an elephant that flipped over a vehicle at the Kruger National Park was not taken lightly, the South African National Parks (SANParks) said on Thursday.

N West water plan being finalised

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise and Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa are expected to sign a MoU and Project Implementation Plan to ease water shortages in all provincial municipalities.

White Paper to expand post schooling, training

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Pretoria - The Department of Higher Education and Training has officially launched a White Paper on Post School Education and Training, which sets out strategies to expand on the current delivery of education and training in South Africa for the period up to 2030.