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Support municipalities urges Min Van Rooyen

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Pretoria-Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Des Van Rooyen has urged MECs to support the newly re-constituted municipalities as they begin their new term of office.

Minister says Nine Point Plan will aid job creation

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Mtititi-The Department of Communications says it aims to implement the nine-point plan by training Set Top Box (STBs) installers in order to put more money into the pockets of South Africans who are still struggling to make ends meet, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Heritage Month kicks off

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Johannesburg – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says since the dawn of democracy in 1994, much has been done to achieve social cohesion, nation building and patriotism.

Public servants urged to put people first

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The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has reminded the more than one million public service employees of their critical role in delivering services to communities.

New board to strengthen SAA

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Pretoria - The new South African Airways (SAA) Board will bring a wealth of skills and expertise to the national carrier, government said on Friday.

Trio crimes figures not at a “desirable level”

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Pretoria – The figures for trio crimes - which include carjacking, robberies at residential premises as well as robberies at non-residential premises - are not at a desirable level, says Police Minister Nathi Nhleko.

President Zuma did not attend Cabinet

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Pretoria – The Presidency has moved to clarify some inaccuracies in a report in today's Business Day and on the Times Media group online entitled "Cabinet to seek judicial inquiry into banks’ moves against the Guptas”.

Petrol to decrease by 18 cents

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Pretoria – The petrol price will decrease by 18 cents per litre next month, the Department of Energy has announced.

SA's murder rate up by 4.9%

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Pretoria – The official Crime Statistics released on Friday by the police show that South Africa’s murder rate has increased by 4.9%.

Sexual offences continue to decrease

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Pretoria – The incidence of sexual offences continues to decrease in South Africa, with 51 895 cases recorded in 2015/16, according to the official Crime Statistics released on Friday.

Water restrictions implemented in Gauteng

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Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation is to impose restrictions on water consumption in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Mogale City to deal with the current drought conditions.