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No disaster areas declared yet

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Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Lechesa Tsenoli says despite the heavy rains that are causing havoc in certain parts of the country, no province has been declared a disaster area.

AMD pumps to help clean up Witwatersrand area

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Johannesburg – The newly installed Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) pumps in the Witwatersrand area is expected to take the country a step closer in resolving the challenge of AMD.

New scholarship fund launched

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Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma says the launch of the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund further demonstrates government’s commitment to invest in education and freeing young people from economic oppression.

CWP to create one million work opportunities

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Pretoria - The Community Work Programme (CWP) aims to create one million work opportunities by the 2018/19 financial year, covering all local municipalities, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Lechesa Tsenoli announced on Friday.

Leratong's maternity, neo-natal wards get makeover

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Pretoria – A new friendly environment, with an increased number of beds and state-of-the-art equipment, are just a few things that patients can look forward to, at the upgraded maternity and neo-natal wards, at the Leratong Hospital, in Kagiso.

Bill to change face of state

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Pretoria – Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the passing of the Public Administration Management Bill (PAM) is expected to change the face of the state at national, provincial and local levels.

NW Premier to visit flood stricken areas

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise will this morning visit flood stricken areas in the province which have seen two children go missing.

No cause for alarm in odd water colour

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Pretoria - Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Division has observed that water supplied to Region 7 from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works has assumed an unusual colour - which is the result of the recent torrential rains.

Raising hope in honour of Anene Booysen

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Pretoria – Just over a year after her brutal rape, mutilation and murder shocked the world, Anene Booysen's memory will now ignite new hope for her community.

Malaysia says reports inaccurate

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Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian authorities on Thursday denied news reports that a Malaysian Airlines passenger jet may have continued flying for some time after last contact, saying these reports "were inaccurate".

Pres Zuma to launch Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday launch the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund which aims to avail financial support to deserving South African youth, especially from rural areas.

Medical aid benefits for KZN traditional leaders

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Pretoria - Traditional leaders and their immediate dependents will now get medical and pension fund benefits, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, announced on Thursday.

Green schools lead the way in Gauteng

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Johannesburg – Two new state-of-the-art schools in the country’s most populous province have officially opened their doors, with the promise of a good quality education and brighter future through energy efficient means.