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Govt, unions to return to Bargaining Chamber
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Government has responded to President Jacob Zuma's directive to hold urgent talks with union leaders to find a solution that will bring an end to the public service strike. Government said in a statement that Minister of Public Service and Admi...
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Suspended trains operational
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Hundreds of Metrorail commuters on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, who were left stranded this morning after train services were suspended, can breathe a sigh of relief because they are now running as normal and on schedule. Early on Monday mornin...
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Science centres strengthen grass-root campaigns
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says science centres have a crucial role to play in strengthening grass-roots science awareness campaigns. Speaking at the opening of the University of North West Science Campus in Mafikeng today, M...
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Serbia backs SA for UN Security Council seat
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30 Aug 2010 -
This emerged following bilateral talks between International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Vuk Jeremic that identified priority areas for cooperation in line with their countries' national d...
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Zuma extends gratitude to Indians
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Monday heaped praise on the Indian community in South Africa saying they have contributed "a great deal" to the country's economic and political landscape. Zuma said as the first country to cut trade ties with the aparth...
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Law to close drinking spots earlier welcomed
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - An anti-alcohol abuse lobby group has welcomed reported plans in legislation to deal "harshly" with alcohol abuse by teenagers in Gauteng. "We definitely welcome this as good news in the ongoing fight against alcohol abuse and we hope there wi...
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Entrepreneur of the year has passion for rural areas
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30 Aug 2010 -
Mavis Mathabatha heads up the Lammangata Moringa community wellness project which cultivates and utilises Moringa Oleifera, a plant possessing remarkable nutritional properties. The Lammangata Moringa project produces and packages 10 000 tons of all-natu...
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Radical plans to change the face of housing delivery
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - With a housing backlog of over two million and more than 12 million people in dire need of houses, government is embarking on radical changes that could turn the tide of housing delivery in the country, reports Chris Bathembu. According to data...
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Parly kicks off women's summit on MDGs
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Parliament's two-day Women's Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) kicks off today. The summit, which brings together delegates from civil society, provincial legislatures women members of Parliament, will discuss progress on the MD...
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Hotline to ensure access to chronic medication
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - A call centre has been established by the national Department of Health to provide assistance to patients who are on chronic medication and are encountering difficulties accessing their treatment during the ongoing public service strike. The ce...
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Minister praises soldiers for assistance
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30 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has praised members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for availing their services at the various country's hospitals during the public service strike. Over 3500 soldiers ha...
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One home, one garden: King Zwelithini
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30 Aug 2010 -
South Africans should not have to endure hunger with the vast amount of land that is available in the country, he said on Sunday at the 4th annual Parks and People Conference held at the University of Zululand. Themed, "conservation for the people with th...
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Interdict granted against striking correctional services staff
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29 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The Johannesburg Labour Court has granted the Department of Correctional Services an interdict against striking department officials. According to the interdict granted at the weekend, all POPCRU members who are members or employees of the Depa...
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Motshekga urges experts to assist matrics
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29 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has urged all South Africans who are experts in matric subjects to volunteer to assist with teaching during the public service strike which has caused a disruption in schooling. "We call on all interest...
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Women honoured for water projects
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29 Aug 2010 -
Durban - South African women who have contributed towards protecting and conserving water sources in communities have been acknowledged by government through the Women in Water Awards. It comprises of four categories; indigenous work, water conservation, ...
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Facilities offering ARVs during the strike
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29 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has published a list of clinics and hospitals offering chronic medicines including ARVs during the strike. In Pretoria, patients are advised to approach the community health centres in Sos...
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Adhere to signage at level crossings
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29 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has urged the public to adhere to safety signage and practice responsible driving at level crossings. This follows two more level crossing accidents on Saturday, in the same week as the fatal accident at Black...
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Military health officials assist at 57 hospitals
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29 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) officials have now been deployed to 53 hospitals across the country to provide health care while the public service strike continues. The medical teams including doctors, nurses and emergency he...
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Protest action must be within ambit of the law
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29 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that whilst government fully understands workers frustrations caused by low salaries, protest actions should be undertaken within the ambit of the law and basic human decency. He said while great strides had ...
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Essential services staff called back to posts
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi has called on essential service employees who are taking part in the public service strike to return to work as a matter of urgency. Last week the Labour Court granted government an inte...
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"Undesirable" US Singer to be deported
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - American singer Puff Johnson is expected to be deported to the US on Friday after being denied entry into South Africa. Home Affairs Director General Mkuseli Apleni on Friday said Johnson had boarded a flight to South Africa on Thursday night d...
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Call centres to help with issuing of documents
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Special call centres have been set up by the Home Affairs Department to assist with the issuing of death certificates, travel documents and work permits during the public sector strike. During a media briefing on Friday, Home Affairs Director G...
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MEC worried about 2010 matrics
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Education MEC Barbara Creecy says she is deeply worried about this year's matriculants who are only a few weeks away from sitting for their final exams. "Under these conditions, the best way to learn is to establish voluntary study groups where...
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Petrol price to drop by 10 cents
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27 Aug 2010 -
The Department of Energy on Friday announced that the price of all grades of petrol will drop by 10 cents. There will be no change to the wholesale price of Diesel 0.05 percent; however, Diesel 0.005 percent will increase by 2 cents. The price of illumin...
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Health facilities extend operating hours
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu says that operating hours at small health facilities have been extended to deal with the influx of patients during the public servants strike. This forms part of contingency measures by ...
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Chronic medication available all public hospitals
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - People receiving antiretroviral treatment (ARVs) and on chronic medication will for the duration of the public service strike be able to collect their medication at any public health facility. Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Ma...
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SARS sets up help points for taxpayers
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - In an effort to promote compliance and to get taxpayers to file their returns early, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to set up help points in several malls. Taxpayers in Durban will this weekend be able to access tax help at the Pa...
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CO2 tax on double cabs to be implemented in 2011
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Vehicle CO2 tax emissions on all double cabs will be implemented as of 1 March 2011, says National Treasury. However, Treasury said the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) had confirmed that its testing facility in East Lond...
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People in Parks Conference to be held
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - A National Co-management Framework and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between government and SANParks will be some of the highlights on the agenda at the Fourth People and Parks Conference, expected to kick off on Sunday. Water Af...
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No strike by soldiers, says dept
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Members of the South African National Defence (SANDF) will not be joining the public service strike as this would be against the prescripts of the Constitution and the Defence Act, says the Department of Defence and Military Veterans. It also c...
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Zuma to attend Matthews funeral
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Fresh from his three-day visit to China, President Zuma is to attend the funeral of the late political veteran and former deputy minister of Safety and Security Joe Matthews on Saturday. The Presidency confirmed that Matthews will be afforded ...
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Zuma returns from successful China visit
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27 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will arrive back in South Africa today after a successful three-day state visit to China. Zuma's visit to China came within the context of South Africa's priority to consolidate South-South relations and strengthening polit...
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SADC's Maritime Committee to strengthen relations
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26 Aug 2010 -
As part of the multinational exercises, the South African Navy has deployed the frigate SAS Spioenkop, a combat support vessel, SAS Drakensberg, an offshore patrol vessel, SAS Galeshewe, an element of the Navy Divers, the Maritime Reaction Squadron, and e...
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SA, Serbia to strengthen relations
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Political, economic and cultural relations between South Africa and Serbia are expected to be strengthened later this month when International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane hosts Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Vuk Jeremic. Accordi...
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SANDF records biggest deployment during World Cup
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the South African National Defence Force's (SANDF) most extensive and biggest deployment on home soil, says Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla. Speaking at a two-day conference on Peace...
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PPI slows to 7.7% in July
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Producer Price Index (PPI) in July slowed to 7.7 percent year-on-year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday. From June 2010 to July 2010 the PPI for domestic output increased by 1.3 percent. "Price increases for manufactured goo...
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More military health workers deployed
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - More South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) officials have been deployed to ensure hospitals and clinics remain open and provide health care as the public service strike enters its ninth day. Medical teams including doctors, nurses and e...
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Biko's foundation keeps leader's vision alive
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26 Aug 2010 -
Recently, the Steve Biko Foundation has published a comic book to enable younger readers and South African learners to engage with his life, work and ideas. One of Biko Foundation's current and most ambitious projects to date is the development of the Ste...
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Eskom signs loans to fund power expansion
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Eskom has signed two export credit agency loans that will be used to fund the Ingula Pump Storage scheme and the Medupi power station. On Wednesday, Eskom said it had concluded a loan worth approximately R1 billion with the Deutsche Bank which ...
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No plans to cancel Kusile power station
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - There are no plans to cancel the Kusile Power Station project both the Energy Ministry and Eskom have said. "The department wishes to state categorically and without equivocation that Kusile Power Station is on the table. In the absence of Kus...
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Eight arrested for fraud, corruption
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Eight people, among them three government employees, have been arrested for corruption, fraud and money laundering in a blitz by police in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said an investigation team which inc...
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SA yet to make decision on Somalia
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - No final decision has been made as to what South Africa's assistance to Somalia will be, says Deputy President Kgkalema Motlanthe. Responding to wide-ranging questions in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday, Motlanthe said South Afri...
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Zuma visits Shanghai Expo
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today visit the World Expo in the city of Shanghai as part of his state visit to China. Zuma said South Africa's participation in the Shanghai World Expo would promote cultural exchanges between the two countries. Zum...
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Govt calls for calm
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Government has called for calm amid the ongoing national public sector strike. Cosatu-affiliated public servants and teachers unions downed tools nine days ago demanding better wages and an increase in housing allowance. Government was extreme...
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Strike won't affect matric final exams - Motshekga
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga assured that the final matric exams will not be affected or postponed due to the ongoing strike in the public service. "The strike will not affect the matric exams and the date for the start of the exams...
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Interdict prohibits police from striking
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26 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The Labour Court has granted the South African Police Service (SAPS) an interim interdict which prohibits its employees from participating in the public service strike. Police spokesperson Brigadier Sally de Beer said the interdict, which was g...
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SA moves to strengthen ties with China
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25 Aug 2010 -
South Africa is looking to expanded trade with the worlds emerging economies, which will help it meet development needs, especially by improving infrastructure and livelihoods. Instead Van der Lugt said South Africa will be consulted by the BRIC countries...
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Workbooks and textbooks a right for every learner
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25 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - Proper textbooks and workbooks is a right that every school-going child should have, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. Speaking at a colloquium where education officials and experts held a discussion on how workbooks can be tailore...
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Zuma extends condolences to accident victims' families
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25 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele have extended their condolences to the families of the nine schoolchildren who were killed when a minibus taxi they were travelling in collided with a train on Wednesday. The crash oc...
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CPI eases to 3.7% in July
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25 Aug 2010 -
Pretoria - The Consumer Price Index in July eased to 3.7 percent compared to the 4.2 percent recorded in June, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday. The food and non-alcoholic beverages index increased by 0.3 percent between June 2010 and July 2010 w...
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