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Communicators meeting sets tone for new fiscal year

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Pretoria - A meeting of government communicators in Pretoria on Thursday thrashed out a number of issues, particularly in view of the need to jack up their function in support of the work of government as the beginning of a new financial year approaches.

Limpopo appoints new MEC for Public Works

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Polokwane - George Muthundinne Phadagi, the former mayor of the then Thohoyandou Transitional Local Council (TLC), has been appointed as the new MEC for Public Works in Limpopo.

Minister stands by framework for collective bargaining

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Pretoria - The Minister of Labour, Mildred Oliphant, says she and the department stand by the framework for collective bargaining, including the extension of agreements, contained in the Labour Relations Act.

SA, Angola to cooperate in oil sector

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Luanda - South Africa and the oil-rich Angola signed a number of trade agreements including cooperation in the oil sector, following major bilateral talks aimed at strengthening economic relations on Thursday.

SA, US discuss trade and investment issues

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Pretoria - South Africa's Deputy Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ebrahim Ebrahim, met with a United States (US) congressional delegation on Thursday to discuss trade and investment issues.

North West students to study medicine in Cuba

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North West - In an effort to address the shortage of doctors in the North West, the provincial Health and Social Development Department is to send 26 students to study medicine in Cuba.

Minister condemns correctional centre strike

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Johannesburg - Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has issued a stern warning to officials at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre who embarked on an illegal strike, earlier this week.

City of Joburg to continue with BRT launch

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Johannesburg -The City of Johannesburg has said it will go ahead with the rollout of its Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system on 30 August, despite the threat of a strike by taxi bosses.