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Govt saddened by passing of BP boss

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Pretoria - Acting Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters has expressed sadness at the death of petroleum company BP’s CEO, Gerard Derbesy.

Phiyega beefs up police leadership

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Pretoria – In a shakeup of police leadership, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has announced plans to restructure the South African Police Service top ranks and has appointed new deputy national commissioners.

Madiba’s condition still critical but stable

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Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition remains critical but stable at the Pretoria hospital where he is receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection.

Petrol price to decrease by five cents

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Pretoria - All grades of petrol will decrease by five cents per litre as of next Wednesday, the Department of Energy announced on Friday.

Zuma appoints NDPP, SIU heads

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Pretoria – The Presidency has announced that President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mxolisi Sandile Oliver Nxasana as the National Director of Public Prosecutions.

40 000 maidens expected at Reed Dance

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Durban – The 22nd Annual Reed Dance (Umkhosi woMhlanga) is expected to draw 40 000 maidens from across KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland and Pondoland, spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Mluleki Mntungwa told SAnews today.

Infrastructure development key to building Limpopo

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Pretoria – The Limpopo MEC for Local Government and Housing, Ishmael Kgetjepe, says infrastructure development at the municipal level is an important first step in building a world-class Limpopo province.

Correctional Services set to achieve 50/50 representation

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Durban - The 50/50 male and female representation within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff compliment is non-negotiable, and will be achieved by 2015, Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Friday.

Gender equality struggle not over

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Pretoria - The struggle for gender equality and women emancipation is far from over, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Western Cape issues flood alert

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Pretoria - The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in the Western Cape region has called on residents to be cautious as dams, canals and reservoirs in the province are at full capacity due to the persistent heavy rains.

SA should invest in hydrogen economy

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Midrand – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says South Africa should invest in the hydrogen fuel economy by taking advantage of the country’s large supply of platinum deposits.

N Cape women-led roadblock commended

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Pretoria - The Northern Cape women-driven roadblock has been hailed as an initiative that will send a clear message that women are ready to provide a lasting solution to road fatalities.