South African Government (Pretoria)
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August 02
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South Africa: Western Cape Minister Fritz - Child Neglect Is Inexcusable [press release]
I am saddened, and at the same time angered by the discovery of the body of three year old Olivia Voeght. Read more »
August 01
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South Africa: Statement On Resignation of Judge Legodi From the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages Commission [press release]
President Jacob Zuma, on 4 November 2011, appointed a Commission of Inquiry into allegations of Fraud, Corruption, Impropriety or Irregularity in the Strategic Defence Procurement... Read more »
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South Africa: MEC Tlhape Aims to Elevate Institutions of Traditional Leaders [press release]
The North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Manketsi Tlhape has vowed to overhaul the relationship between institutions of traditional leadership and her... Read more »
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South Africa: Road Works Completed Between Warden and Standerton [press release]
Road users traveling between Warden and Standerton will be delighted to know that the road works between the two towns are eventually completed. The road is an important road in... Read more »
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South Africa: Joint Press Communique of the Argentina and South Africa Bilateral Commission in Buenos Aires [press release]
The fourth meeting of the Argentina-South Africa Bi-national Commission took place in Buenos Aires on 1 August 2013, co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of... Read more »
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South Africa: Commission for Gender Equality Calls for Responsible and Accountable Leadership [press release]
The recent allegation of rape in the media involving COSATU General Secretary Mr Zwelinzima Vavi, is rather unfortunate at this stage of our democracy. Whilst the Commission for... Read more »
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South Africa: SCOPA to Receive Report On Misconduct Cases [press release]
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will be calling the Minister of Public Works and the department to Parliament in the next few weeks to give a progress report on... Read more »
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South Africa: Gauteng Celebrates Audit Achievements [press release]
The provincial Auditor-General has congratulated the Gauteng Provincial Government on improving its audit results. The province achieved eight clean audits and twenty-three... Read more »
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South Africa: Department of Energy On the New Nuclear Build [press release]
Noting recent media interest with regards to the new nuclear build programme issues, the Department of Energy wishes to place on record that the government of South Africa... Read more »
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South Africa: Parents Are Urged to Enroll Their Children in Registered Early Childhood Development Centres [press release]
The Department of Social Development wants to ensure that children are given the best start in life by being well cared for , protected, supported and provided with early learning... Read more »
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South Africa: Men Should Do More to Protect Women [press release]
As we launch Women's Month for 2013 to mark 57th anniversary of the brave women of South Africa who fought for freedom, I wish to urge real men of South Africa to declare war on... Read more »
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South Africa: Subject Combinations Are Key to the Provision of Quality Education [press release]
The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has noted with concern that there are schools in the province that offer subjects combination that are inappropriate for learners'... Read more »
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South Africa: Clarity On Lieutenant-General Mzwandile Petros' Employment Contract [press release]
The South African Police Service has noted various media reports regarding Lieutenant-General Mzwandile Petros' term of office as Gauteng Provincial Commissioner. We wish to... Read more »
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South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Ina Cronje Meets Indian Empowerement Committee On Tax System [press release]
The 32-member delegation of finance ministers and commissioners from across the provinces of India yesterday descended on KwaZulu-Natal province to meet with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC... Read more »
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South Africa: North West Provincial Legislature's Standing Committee On Provincial Public Accounts to Summon Ngaka Modiri Molema District, Mahikeng and Ditsobotsa Local Municipalities [press release]
On Thursday, 1 August 2013, the North West Provincial Legislature's Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts (SCOPA) has resolved to serve summons to the Mahikeng and... Read more »
July 31
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South Africa: Call On Community to Support Safety Personnel [press release]
The murders of police officers and attacks on emergency medical personnel in recent days must be condemned in the strongest way. These brave men and women serve our communities and... Read more »
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South Africa: First Large Scale High Resolution Wind Resource Map Launched [press release]
South Africa's renewable energy efforts have reached another important milestone with the launch of the country's first Large Scale High Resolution (250 m) Wind Resource Map. This... Read more »
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South Africa: Amajuba Wins Bronze for the Department of Sport and Recreation [press release]
The Amajuba District of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Sport and Recreation won a bronze medal at the KZN Premier's Service Excellence Awards on July 23. The award was... Read more »
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South Africa: North West Premier Thandi Modise Commends Prompt Response to Homeless Granny's Situation [press release]
North West Premier Thandi Modise has commended MEC for Human Settlement and Public Safety, Nono Maloyi for his prompt intervention that will ensure that construction of a house for... Read more »
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South Africa: Public Protector Concludes Eastern Cape Leg of Stakeholder Dialogue [press release]
Public Protector Adv. Thuli Madonsela on Wednesday requested the management of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in the Eastern Cape to investigate allegations that a five-hour delay... Read more »
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South Africa: Cape Winelands Bottle Store's Licence Suspended After Allegations of Withholding Farmworkers Documents [press release]
A Worcester bottle store's licence has been temporarily suspended after the owner withheld farm workers' documents as security for their alcohol debt. The store, Goudini... Read more »
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South Africa: North West a Trend Setter and Leader in Moral Regeneration-Father Mkhatshswa [press release]
Chairperson of Moral Regeneration Father Mkhatshwa has joined Minister of Arts and Culture Paul Mashatile in congratulating the North West for being the first province to host a... Read more »
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South Africa: School Closures - This Is a Sad Day for Education [press release]
The Western Cape Government takes note of the judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court this morning on the closure of 17 schools in this Province. Read more »
July 30
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South Africa: Medical Male Circumcision Services Available At Health Facilities [press release]
Medical male circumcision (MMC) is one of the successful measures in the prevention of HIV transmission. Read more »
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South Africa: Breast-Feeding Week [press release]
August 1 to 7, 2013 commemorates the World Breastfeeding Week. Read more »
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