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Zuma named Africa's Best President

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has been awarded the title of Best African President for his role in the struggle for the country's liberation and on the continent at large.

10-point plan to improve health system in SA

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Pretoria - Government has developed a 10-point programme to guide the country in improving the healthcare system in South Africa, says Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga.

Residents speak to mining minister

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Mokopane - Residents living in the rural area of Motlhotlo in Limpopo, have urged the Minister of Mining, Susan Shabangu, to intervene in what they call the meagre resettlement packages offered by Anglo-Platinum.

NYDA vows to establish projects despite low budget

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Cape Town - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is ready to establish provincial structures despite budget constraints, the agency's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven Ngubeni said on Wednesday.

Gauteng measles campaign extended

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Health and Social Development Department has extended its measles campaign to allow the province to reach its target of vaccinating three million people.

AFASA welcomes R6.2bn allocation for smallholder farmers

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Pretoria - The African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA) has welcomed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget allocation of R6.2 billion to support the growth and development of smallholder farmers.

Mixed reaction to 2013 Budget

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Cape Town – There was mixed reaction by Members of Parliament and the business sector to proposals outlined by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in the Budget Speech on Wednesday - with a large focus on easing pressure on South African tax payers while cushioning the poor through increasing social grants.

Madiba not ill, says foundation

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Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Foundation has hit out against speculation around former President Nelson Mandela's health, saying that he is well.

Nkoana Mashabane to travel to India

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane will on Thursday pay an official visit to India where she is expected to participate in the Regional Heads of Mission Conference.

Minister details two-year battle with accommodation

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Cape Town - The Minister of Agriculture, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, today put to rest media reports that have painted her as an extravagant minister and detailed her two-year battle to secure stable and affordable accommodation - including a night she was forced to sleep in her car with her two young children.

SADC health ministers to engage on malaria issues

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Pretoria - Health ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states are expected to gather in Limpopo next week to discuss issues related to malaria

Plans finalised ahead of COP17

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Pretoria - With less than 25 days to go before the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) climate talks kick off in Durban, government and stakeholders are confident the plans put in place for the summit are on track.

WWF urges public to "Vote Earth" ahead of conference

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Pretoria - The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has urged individuals, businesses and community groups to "Vote Earth" ahead of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

Govt welcomes revised electricity tariff

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Pretoria - The Department of Public Enterprises has welcomed Eskom's revised tariff application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) of 35 percent over the next three years.