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Government drafts plan to combat racism

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Durban – President Jacob Zuma has at the Human Rights Day celebrations in Durban earlier today announced that government has drafted a national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

SANRAL begins issuing e-toll summonses

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Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says road users who have refused to settle their e-toll debt may receive civil summonses over the next few days.

Woman bust with R10m worth of crystal meth

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Pretoria – The South African Police Service (saps) says officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg are working tirelessly to detect and deal with drug trafficking.

SA marks Human Rights Day

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the Human Rights Day celebrations in Durban later today.

Presidency rejects reshuffle rumours

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Pretoria - The Presidency on Sunday said it refuted the story published by Independent Newspapers about an alleged imminent Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma.

Bucket eradication programme making progress

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Pretoria - Progress is being made in eradicating the bucket toilet system in South Africa’s formal and informal areas, says the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Man arrested in Oscar Pistorius scam

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Pretoria – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Pretoria for allegedly masquerading as an official from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) who had promised to have former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius’ murder case squashed.

Home Affairs extends hours at ports of entry

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs will from today extend operating hours at selected ports of entry to ease movement for travellers over the Easter holiday.