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Minimum disruptions to schooling, says dept

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Pretoria – The Basic Education Department says that the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) strike has not had a major impact on most parts of the country, as teaching and learning are taking place.

SA-Zim partnerships to advance economic growth

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Pretoria - Sustainable partnerships should be fostered between South African and Zimbabwean business people to contribute to economic growth, says Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe.

Efforts to address youth unemployment welcomed

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Pretoria - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has welcomed the Gauteng Provincial Government’s decision to absorb 300 unemployed graduates from FET colleges.

Opening up the workplace to our youth

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Everyone remembers their first job. It was nerve-racking but exciting at the same time. Mostly, you felt gratitude at being given a chance to get a foot in the door. You could now look ahead with aspiration to your future career path.

Committee adopts changes to Info Bill

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Pretoria - The National Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on the Protection of State Information Bill has concluded its work with the unanimous adoption of the committee report, Parliament said in a statement.

No conflict between NDP and IPAP: Davies

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Pretoria - There is no conflict between the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies says.

Appointment of NPA CEO approved

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Pretoria - The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, has approved the appointment of Karen van Rensburg as the CEO of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

'CAR deployment was not decision of SA alone'

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Cape Town – South Africa had not single-handedly decided to deploy soldiers in the Central African Republic (CAR), but had done so in consultation with the African Union to ensure peace and stability on the continent, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, said today in Parliament.

Members of KZN's Road Traffic Inquiry named

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Dr Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday introduced five members of the Road Traffic Inspectorate Recruitment Commission of Inquiry.

Big construction firms admit to bid-rigging

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Cape Town – A total of 21 big South African construction companies have admitted to the Competition Commission that they were involved in bid-rigging to a combined value of R26 billion, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Works heard today.

Water critical to development - dti

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Pretoria - Water is a critical element to sustainable socio-economic development and the eradication of poverty, says Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth Thabethe.

Warning against illegal sale of hearing aids

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Pretoria – The Speech, Language and Hearing Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has warned the public against purchasing hearing aids or amplifiers directly from retail pharmacies and other non-registered persons.

Motorists urged to exercise caution on N2

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Pretoria - Motorists are urged to be observant of lane closures following the construction of the Stafford’s Post Interchange on the N2 section 21, between Kokstad and Harding.

AU sends condolences to Algeria

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Pretoria - The African Union has extended its condolences to Algeria following the demise of former Algerian President Ali Kafi.