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MEC visits protest area

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Johannesburg - Gauteng Local Government and Housing MEC Humphrey Mmemezi on Sunday moved to defuse tensions at Zandspruit informal settlement following rolling service delivery protests in the area.

Zuma marks May Day

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Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma marked Workers' Day celebrations on Sunday by reiterating government's commitment to creating jobs.

Peace Corp volunteer gets 15 years

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Pretoria - A United States man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing four minor girls while he was a US Peace Corp volunteer in South Africa.

Call to protect estuaries

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Pretoria - There is a need to improve the current status of the estuaries across South Africa, including the seriously deteriorating water quality, Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi said on Thursday.

Thusong centers reaching rural communities

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Pretoria - The Thusong Service Centres have significantly contributed to rural development by ensuring people in rural areas had more access to information.

SARU confirms Smit as Bok skipper

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Durban - World Cup winning Captain John Smit will retain his position as leader of the Springboks for the international season.

SA marks World Press Freedom Day

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Pretoria - The National Press Club has called on government to ensure that press freedom is upheld and that journalists are allowed to do their jobs without interference, intimidation, abuse or harassment.

Girls must know their rights

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Pretoria - In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, President Jacob Zuma says girls must be taught their rights to give them the power to make meaningful decisions about their future.

Farm workers get salary rise

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour's annual adjustment of the sector's minimum wages for farm workers

Clearing House to help manage university applications

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Johannesburg - University applications will be better managed and the number of walk-ins at universities reduced, thanks to establishment of a 'Clearing House' which was announced by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.