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State may sell Vodacom stake to fund Eskom
[Thabiso Mochiko and Andiswa Maqutu] Crushing financial pressure on Eskom has compelled the government to consider selling its R26bn stake in Vodacom and to assess its other listed holdingsā€š such as Telkom to raise the cash that Eskom needs. read more>>



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SA government honours GE with Siyabonga Business Award
The South African government has awarded the Siyabonga Business Award to General Electric (GE). The inaugural award was created to recognise US businesses and individuals who are making an exceptional contribution to South Africa's economy. read more>>
Administration
SA needs to build its research and development capacity
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has illustrated how there is an urgent need to accelerate focused investment in research in Africa. read more>>
Gigaba 'satisfied' with Lindela Repatriation Centre
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says he is satisfied with the way the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg is being run. read more>>
State to examine problems in foster care provision
The Department of Social Development has appointed a Ministerial Committee to assist it to deal with the challenges facing foster care facilities in South Africa. read more>>
No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
The Department of Health has, in an update of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, reported that there are still no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in South Africa or its neighbouring countries. read more>>
Zuma will maintain Parliamentary obligations
The Office of the President says a media report that President Jacob Zuma will no longer attend to his Parliamentary responsibilities is both incorrect and grossly misleading. read more>>
State seeks to build closer ties with media
President Jacob Zuma says government will establish a platform for members of the media and government to share ideas on a range of issues. read more>>
Cosatu plans 'funeral march' for e-tolls
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) plans to hold a symbolic "funeral march" for Gauteng's e-toll system over the weekend. read more>>
Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the fight for food security in South Africa should start at a family level with vegetable gardens in all suburbs. read more>>
Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

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Gauteng's Department of Health says normal emergency services have not yet been badly affected by the illegal and unprotected strike of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers. read more>>
Manamela tells youth to 'seize opportunities'
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela, says young South Africans must make the most of the opportunities government has offered them and must take personal control of improving their lives read more>>
SA elected to Bureau of Convention on Biological Diversity
South Africa has for the first time been elected to the Bureau of the Conference of Parties (CoP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). read more>>
E-toll costs are prohibitive for motorists

Natasha Marrian

A nominal increase in the fuel level nationally and an increase in motor vehicle licence fees in Gauteng were mooted as alternatives to electronic tolls by the African National Congress (ANC) in the province. read more>>
SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement
The Department of Energy has confirmed that South Africa has signed an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation with France. read more>>
Municipality instructed to comply with audit report
North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, says the department will take steps against Lekwa Teemane local municipality within the next 30 days, if the municipal council fails to act on the recommendations of an audit report. read more>>
Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
Chairman for the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Nomalungelo Gina, says sex-pest educators should be eliminated from the system to restore the dignity of the teaching profession. read more>>
SA, Japan sign Mahikeng waste management pact

Nthambeleni Gabara

PRETORIA: The provincial capital of the North West province, Mahikeng, is set to become one of South Africa's cleanest towns. read more>>
Law Enforcement
Cops 'crippled' by detective shortage
In the past financial year 1,200 detectives resigned from the police, leaving a hole, that is going to have a big impact on the fight against crime, say experts. read more>>
International
UK internet trolls may be jailed for two years
LONDON, UK: People found guilty of internet "trolling" in Britain could be jailed for up to two years under government proposals, following a number of high-profile cases of abusive and threatening behaviour on Twitter. read more>>
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