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SANParks overhauls Wild Card programme

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Pretoria - The South African National Parks (SANParks) Wild Card programme, which allows nature lovers to have unlimited access to some of Southern Africa's premier conservation areas, has been overhauled and members should be receiving their new cards by the end of the year.

Govt committed to implementing AARTO

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Pretoria - Government is still committed to the implementation of Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO), says Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

Ghana not scared of Serbia

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Pretoria - He's only been in charge of the side for less than two years but Ghana's coach Milovan Rajevac says he is ready to take the Black Stars to the second round of this year's FIFA World Cup.

Economic situation likely to dictate MTBPS

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Pretoria - The unfavourable economic situation is likely to dictate Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Tuesday.

Zuma urges PAP to promote democracy

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has called on the Pan African Parliament (PAP) to move with speed in ensuring that its deliberations strengthen the promotion of peace, development, democracy and economic growth.

Solution sought to LPGas shortage

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Pretoria - The Department of Energy is working to find solutions to alleviate the current Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPGas) shortage.

Business confidence declines in October

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Pretoria - Business confidence continued to decline in October, falling more than what was anticipated, said the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI).

Planning Commission must not overshadow Nedlac

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Johannesburg - The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) says the proposed National Planning Commission must not "overshadow" the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac).

Malaria cases decline in Limpopo

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Pretoria – There has been a decline in malaria cases in Limpopo with 848 cases notified during the period of April 2012 to February 2013, compared to 2 991 malaria cases notified during the previous year.

Consumers must be taught about their rights

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Pretoria - There is a need for consumers to be taught more about their consumer rights and the Consumer Protection Act, says Minister in the Presidency: National Planning Commission Trevor Manuel.

Health dept streamlines data

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Cape Town - Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that the days of using "conflicting and controversial data" in his department are over.

Rift Valley Fever reported in N-Cape

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Pretoria - The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed the occurrence of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in cattle at a Kakamas farm near Upington.

Gordhan to table maiden MTBPS today

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Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will today deliver his maiden Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in circumstances dictated to by an unfavourable economic climate.

ICASA to brief Parliament on cellphone rates

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Pretoria - The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will today brief Parliament on measures that will be put in place to regulate mobile operator's termination rates.