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R2.5bn to boost local pharmaceutical sector

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has announced a designation process geared towards stimulating manufacturing in the local pharmaceutical industry to the tune of R2.5 billion.

Nomvethe recalled to score goals for Bafana

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Pretoria - Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Moroka Swallows veteran striker, Siyabonga "Bhele" Nomvethe, 35, has been included in the Bafana Bafana team to face Ethiopia on the 2014 World Cup qualifier.

Sisulu announces improved salaries for soldiers

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Pretoria - The salaries of South Africa's soldiers will be adjusted to recognise years of service in an effort to improve their low salaries and boost morale in the military, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announced on Thursday.

SA, Panama to strengthen ties

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Pretoria - Bilateral relations between South Africa and Panama are expected to be strengthened when the Panama Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francisco Alvarez de Soto, visits the country this week.

SA needs social consensus, jobs to cut inequality - Patel

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Cape Town - If the country is to overcome inequality, South Africans have to reach a consensus on both workers' wages and executive pay rates and speed up the creation of more jobs, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Thursday.

SA welcomes ceasefire arrangement in Syria

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Pretoria - The South African Government has welcomed the entering into effect of the ceasefire arrangement in Syria, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said on Saturday.

KZN hosts economic symposium

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Durban - With economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal looking optimistic this year, the provincial government has reached out to private sector experts for their input to enhance this objective.

Workbook Programme expanded to more Grades

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education's Workbook Programme has been expanded to cover Grades 7, 8 and 9 learners with an amount of R811 million being allocated towards expanding the distribution of workbooks to Grade 9 learners.

Rasuge's body laid to rest

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Hammanskraal - The remains of Constable Francis Rasuge were laid to rest on Saturday, bringing final closure to her family, friends and colleagues since her disappearance eight years ago.

Concourt reserves e-toll judgement

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Johannesburg - The Constitutional Court on Wednesday reserved judgement on whether it should overturn the interim interdict preventing e-tolling in Gauteng from commencing.

Energy minister hopeful on fracking report

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Pretoria - Should a report find that fracking is possible in the country, South Africa should forge ahead with it as it could contribute to energy supply security, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Thursday.