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Protocol chief suspended over Waterkloof saga

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Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane was suspended on Thursday amid a probe into how a chartered jet was allowed to land at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

Rhino poaching on the increase: Environmental Affairs

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Pretoria- The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the start of the year has increased to 273 with the Kruger National Park bearing the brunt, says the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Saulspoort bus crash victims remembered

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Kimberly – This years’ Workers' Day in the Northern Cape was used to commemorate the 64 municipal workers who died when the bus they were traveling in plunged into the Saulspoort dam in the Free State ten years ago.

Government commemorates Workers’ Day

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Pretoria- As South Africans mark Workers’ Day today government has thanked workers for their contribution to the country’s economy while it also called for peaceful resolution to disputes.

Safa wants independent probe into match-fixing claims

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Cape Town – The South African Football Association (Safa) has urged government to expedite the establishment of an independent judicial commission of inquiry to investigate match-fixing allegations involving matches the national team, Bafana Bafana, played before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

SA attracts Chinese, Indian, Russian investors

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Cape Town – South Africa has attracted attention from Chinese, Indian and Russian investors – including a planned visit by Chinese buyers who aim to spend R5 billion in provinces across the country later this year, said the Department of Trade and Industry’s Director General Lionel October.

SA regrets UK's announcement on development aid

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Pretoria – Government says it has noted “with regret” the “unilateral announcement” by the government of the United Kingdom regarding the termination of the Official Development Aid to South Africa from the year 2015.

Hendler commission to resume

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Pretoria - The Hendler commission of inquiry -- set up to investigate the management of royalties and income derived from mining companies and alleged activities of maladministration of the funds of the Rakotea community near Brits -- is to resume with public hearings next Monday.

Minister reflects on democracy ahead of Workers’ Day

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Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says it is important for workers not only to realise the gains that have been made in the 19 years of democracy, but also to commit themselves to adhering to the laws that have made the changes possible.

Africa must unite to prosper

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Our future is intertwined with Africa’s prosperity, 54 states share the African continent; a united continent is the key to unlocking the massive potential that is inherent to this unique region of

Energy dept speaks out on PetroSA

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Pretoria - The Department of Energy (DoE) has acknowledged that it is aware of a Hawks investigation into allegations of criminal activity at PetroSA.