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Task team submits report on higher education funding

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Pretoria – The Presidential Task Team, which was set up to investigate and make recommendations on the short-term student funding challenges at universities, has submitted its report to President Jacob Zuma.

Set-top boxes for N Cape residents

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Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will install the first batch of government subsidised set-top boxes (STBs) in Keimoes in the Northern Cape on Thursday.

New Cogta Minister ready to serve

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Pretoria - The newly appointed Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Des van Rooyen, says he is ready to assume the responsibilities and implement the mandate of the department.

Arts and Culture celebrates unsung heroine

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Pretoria – Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi will officiate the unveiling of the tombstone of the late liberation struggle heroine, Josephine Moshobane, at the Ekhaya Centre in Diepkloof on Friday.

WC Hawks boss promoted

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Pretoria – The Hawks boss in the Western Cape, Major General Yolisa Matakata, has been appointed as the new Deputy National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), at the rank of Lieutenant General.

Former Transport DG in court for fraud

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Pretoria - Former Director General of Transport George Mahlalela, who appeared in court on charges of corruption, has been released on R10 000 bail.

SA to stay course of sound fiscal management

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Pretoria - South Africa will stay the course of sound fiscal management and will not cut pro-poor programmes over the coming months, newly appointed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Monday.

Foot-and-mouth outbreak confirmed in Limpopo

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Pretoria – The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged the farming community in Matiane, Limpopo, to work closely with provincial veterinary officials and not move cattle out of the area.

SA gears up for Reconciliation Day

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the National Day of Reconciliation commemoration event at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, on Wednesday.

Defence Laws Act signed into law

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Defence Laws Repeal and Amendment Act, said the Presidency on Monday.

All 2013 fishing rights appeals processed

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Pretoria – The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has managed to process all the 2013 fishing rights appeals, Minister Senzeni Zokwana announced on Monday.