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Plans to fill IEC Commissioner post

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has accepted a request by the National Assembly to re-initiate the process of filling the Commissioner vacancy in the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), says the Presidency.

Computers lost as lightning strikes school

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Pretoria - A computer laboratory at the Lekwakwa Primary School in Rustenburg was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in the early hours of Tuesday morning, resulting in the loss of equipment.

Have your say on SA's rail policy

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Johannesburg – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has called on members of the public to make a meaningful contribution to the process of formulating the country’s National Rail Policy.

Higher education talks to raise sector standards

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Pretoria - Transformation of the Higher Education and Training sphere of learning, student accommodation and funding would be among the key issues to come under the spotlight during the 2015 Higher Education Summit.

E Cape learners drown in pool

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Pretoria - Two grade 9 learners of Wodehouse Junior Secondary School, in East London, in the Eastern Cape, drowned in a pool at a Bed and Breakfast accommodation on Sunday.

Parents, learners voice support for ANAs

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education says parent and learner organisations are in support of the Council of Education Ministers’ (CEM) decision to administer the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) in December 2015.

No load shedding

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Pretoria - No load shedding is anticipated today as the power system is stable, Eskom said on Tuesday.

Dti reiterates Aerosud presence at CAV

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Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has reiterated that Aerosud occupies a building in the Centurion Aerospace Village (CAV).

Japanese seminar to promote trade

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Pretoria – The third Japan seminar in Johannesburg, on Tuesday, is aimed at promoting trade relations between South Africa and Japan.

Mido Macia trial sentencing resumes

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Pretoria - Sentencing procedures against eight former policemen, who have been convicted of killing Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia, are expected to resume in the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday morning.

Danish national in custody for body parts

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Pretoria – A Danish national, who was arrested last week after women genitals were found stashed in his freezer, was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court, on Monday.

Tough action against housing contractors

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Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Jacob Mamabolo, has warned that action will be taken against contractors who fail on their contractual obligations.

Teachers advised to administer ANAs

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has advised all teachers to ignore messages being circulated and prepare to administer the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) in December, in the best interests of learners and the education sector as a whole.