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Woman's death casts spotlight on care for mentally ill

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise says the death of a woman, who is suspected to have fallen into a manhole in Bloemhof, raises questions on the level of care for the mentally ill within communities.

Home Affairs forum to address xenophobia

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan has announced the establishment of a forum to conduct dialogues countrywide on issues related to xenophobia.

President Zuma cancels Mozambique visit

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has announced his decision to cancel his visit to Maputo, Mozambique where he was due to attend the SADC Regional Summit on Infrastructure Investment on Thursday.

US visit important for SA economy

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Pretoria - United States President Barack Obama’s visit to South Africa will not only help strengthen ties between the two countries but it is also important for the economy, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies.

Zuma calls for renewed fight against drugs

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called for renewed commitment and action in the fight against drugs and substance abuse, as the world marks the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Nkomati Mine joins electricity saving campaign

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Pretoria - Nkomati Mine, a nickel mine consisting of both open pit and underground operations located between Machadodorp and Badplaas in Mpumalanga, has on Wednesday pledged its support for the 49M campaign.

More rhino poachers captured

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Pretoria - A total of 129 alleged rhino poachers have been arrested in South Africa since the beginning of the year, the Department of Environmental Affairs said.

SA, Lesotho to discuss border issues

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Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor will on Thursday visit Maseru in Lesotho to discuss establishing a one-stop border post with the country, among other things.

Life changes for the better in Eldorado Park

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Pretoria - Dereleen James, the Eldorado Park mother who wrote a letter that touched President Jacob Zuma’s heart, says members of her community are now “shedding tears of joy, relief and amazement” following the intervention to rid the area of the scourge of drug abuse.

Economic growth vital to ease unemployment

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Pretoria - World Bank Private Sector Development Specialist, Dr Chunlin Zhang, says economic growth is the primary solution for unemployment in South Africa.

Zuma happy with Muyexe development progress

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Muyexe - When President Jacob Zuma visited the Thusong Service Centre in Muyexe village in Limpopo on Tuesday, Andile Mkhatswa – a youth entrepreneur in the area – took a perfume sample and sprayed it onto Zuma’s right hand.