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Trust commended for improving lives

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Pretoria- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust for continuing to actively improve the quality of teaching and learning, cleaning the schools and streets of Alexandra and supporting child-headed families.

Women should direct SA

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Pretoria - Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says it is time for women to stand united and empower each other.

High tea raises funds for diabetes education

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Pretoria - More than 200 women from various sectors gathered for an elegant high tea in Pretoria on Saturday to raise funds to educate women, especially those in rural areas, about diabetes.

President intends to institute enquiry

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has written a letter to National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega informing her of his intention to institute an enquiry into her fitness to hold office, says the Presidency.

Minister Muthambi to address Univen law alumni

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Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will later today join former law students from the University of Venda (Univen) to discuss challenges facing law students.

Companies urged to compete in tech sectors

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Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged local companies and entrepreneurs to compete for global markets in important technology sectors.

Government attacks drug abuse in Eersterust

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Pretoria - Thousands of Eersterust residents on Friday gathered in a marquee, erected at the Sports Ground, to engage President Jacob Zuma and a Government delegation about the social-ills affecting their community.

NSFAS applications open

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Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened online applications for 2016 financial aid for poor and deserving students.

Minister honoured for work in human rights

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Soweto – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has been honoured for her work on promoting human rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Committee to empower women in construction

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Pretoria – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on Friday launched the Department of Public Works Women Empowerment Advisory Committee (DPWWEAC) to address the lack of transformation in the Construction and Properties Industries.

Water quality reports to be released soon

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Pretoria – Work on the latest editions of the Blue and Green Drop Reports has been completed and is expected to be released by end of September 2015.

Intervention to get Ventersdorp back on track

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Pretoria – In a bid to improve service delivery, the North West Local Government and Human Settlements has seconded senior managers from the provincial government to act as municipal managers and administrators in Ventersdorp Local Municipality.