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Praise for SA in helping secure fishing agreement

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Cape Town - Delegates at a fishing safety conference praised a South African negotiating team which helped seal an agreement which when ratified will provide added safety to tens of thousands of fishermen around the world.

Cabinet condemns violence, lawlessness

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Pretoria - Cabinet has expressed concern over the lawlessness, violence and intimidation that it says has continued to mar the democratic right of workers to strike.

Clearing House to help manage university applications

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Johannesburg - University applications will be better managed and the number of walk-ins at universities reduced, thanks to establishment of a 'Clearing House' which was announced by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.

Girls must know their rights

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Pretoria - In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, President Jacob Zuma says girls must be taught their rights to give them the power to make meaningful decisions about their future.

Call to protect estuaries

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Pretoria - There is a need to improve the current status of the estuaries across South Africa, including the seriously deteriorating water quality, Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi said on Thursday.

Roll-out of Gauteng e-tolling to be announced soon

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Pretoria - An announcement on the roll-out of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) will be made very soon, says acting Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Richard Baloyi.

Best wishes for matrics

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Pretoria - As the final exams draw nearer for this year's matrics, top ranking officials have wished the class of 2012 well ahead of the arduous task.

Better health for learners

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today launch the Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) in Tshwane, which will ensure that learners have access to primary health care services.

Warning against high protein, low carb diet

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Pretoria - The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has urged the public to consult a registered dietician or nutritionist who has the expertise to design a balanced healthy diet if they want to lose weight.

Grooming SA's young to boost technical skills base

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Johannesburg - In a bid to increase the number of individuals in the technical and engineering fields, as well as to aid in youth employment, Transnet Freight Rail (TRF) says it has to date got a total of 700 high school pupils on board its Cadet Scheme.