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Board determined to turnaround financial woes

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Johannesburg - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board says it will work around the clock to ensure that the strategy announced a few weeks ago to turnaround the public broadcaster's finances, bears fruit.

Zuma declares hotline a success

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared the Presidential Hotline, which has received an overwhelming response from South Africans, a success.

Agreement reached to end doctors' strike

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Pretoria - It's business as usual at all hospitals following an agreement reached between the Department of Health and the South African Medical Association (SAMA) to end the illegal strike by doctors with immediate effect.

BRT first phase to be rolled out

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Johannesburg - With just 45 days to go until the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup - the roll-out of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System will be on time for the tournament.

Probe on water quality in Emalahleni

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Nelspruit - The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs is to investigate the quality of water in the Emalahleni Local Municipality.

Cabinet welcomes $1.5bil bond sale

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the success by National Treasury to raise $1.5 billion in the international markets through the sale of bonds.

Tsakane residents to benefit from new court

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Brakpan – Community members in Tsakane will no longer have to travel 17km to get access to basic justice, as services such as family law and violent crimes will be dealt with at their door step -- thanks to the new magistrate’s court.

Cabinet holds first meeting

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Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma met with his new cabinet for their first ordinary meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

New name outlines department's mandate

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Johannesburg - The change in the name of the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation will help clarify the mandate of the department and streamline coordination.