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President Zuma calls emergency meeting on Lesotho

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Pretoria - The political situation in Lesotho will come under the spotlight again when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional leaders gather for an emergency meeting in Pretoria this afternoon.

Final rest for Nat Nakasa

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Durban – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the reburial of Nat Nakasa marks the closing of a tragic chapter for the Nakasa family and the nation’s history.

More SA medical students off to Cuba

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Pretoria - A Cuban trained medical doctor has urged aspirant doctors, who will be studying medicine in Cuba, to represent the country well.

SACBW honours women in business

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Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has encouraged women to fully participate in the country’s decision making processes.

New school puts smiles on learners’ faces

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Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says he will have a peaceful night’s sleep on Thursday after seeing the many smiles on the faces of the Kensington High School learners during his visit to the school.

SA, Belarus build bilateral ties

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Pretoria – South African officials met with a Belarus delegation on Friday to review bilateral relations, with both sides having agreed on the importance of building a mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the advancement of national and regional development priorities.

NPA reacts to Pistorius judgment

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Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is disappointed that it could not secure a conviction on the original charge of premeditated murder, negligent discharge of a firearm and possession of ammunition in the Oscar Pistorius trial.

Scientists recognised at annual awards

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Pretoria - Some of the country’s top scientists were honoured by the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, at the annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards.

Sanral sponsors maths, science students

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Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has donated R30 million to higher education in mathematics, science and technology studies.