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Tributes for hero pilot

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has sent condolences to the family of Working on Fire helicopter pilot, Hendrik Willem Marais, who died in a helicopter crash while providing aerial support against the fire at Olifantsbos in the Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Process begins to replace IEC part-time commissioner

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has requested Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng to start the process of filling the vacancy that has occurred due to the resignation of Raenette Taljaard, the former part-time Commissioner of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Hard work pays off for SA's best teachers

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Pretoria - South Africa’s outstanding teachers, who go beyond the call of duty, were honoured on Saturday evening during the annual National Teaching Awards.

Charlotte Maxeke home to be turned into a museum

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Pretoria - The house of struggle stalwart and one of the famous 1956 Women’s March leaders, Charlotte Maxeke, will be converted into a museum and interpretation centre, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) announced today.

Kriel water supply restored ahead of schedule

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Pretoria - The water supply to Kriel in Emalahleni Local Municipality was successfully restored on Friday well ahead of the scheduled date, says the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).

NW to address housing backlog

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Pretoria - The North West government says it will use alternative building methods to address the housing backlog in the province.

Municipalities expected to improve performance

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Pretoria - Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Pravin Gordhan says his department over the next few months will intensify the monitoring of municipalities to ensure that they get the support they need to improve their performance.