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The rise of South African-Angolan relations
[Shamin Chibba] Brand South Africa's dialogue on "Active Citizenship in Building Competitive African Nation Brands", to be held this Friday, 31 October, is focusing on South African-Angolan relations in particular. read more>>





Finance
2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out
For the second consecutive year, Coronation Fund Managers has been named Top Company in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards... read more>>
Administration
Porn on pause
NEWSWATCH: Icasa has been ordered to review its decision to licence three porn pay channels, reports BD Live, the SABC chair's court action against an inquiry into her qualifications is a 'red herring' reports Mail & Guardian, and Baleka Mbete's social media account is fake, reports news24.com. read more>>
Masibekela Recreational Park officially launched
The Masibekela Recreational Park in Masibekela Village, Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga has recently been launched. read more>>
NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction of 35 set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for access to free public housing. read more>>
SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
Government says it has taken note of the decision by Japanese based credit rating agency Ratings and Investment Information Inc (R&I) to downgrade South Africa's foreign and domestic currency ratings to "BBB+" and "A-" respectively. read more>>
Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) paid a record R22.2bn to people who survived vehicle accidents in the 2013/14 financial year. read more>>
HIV prevention's research remains high on SA agenda
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says research into the prevention of HIV is at the centre of government's strategy aimed at ending the epidemic that has ravaged world communities for years. read more>>
Eskom's warning to reduce power consumption this week
South Africa's electricity supply is expected to remain constrained for the rest of this week because various technical issues are being experienced at some power stations, says Eskom. read more>>
Masina appeals to investors to comply with BEE
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has invited Chinese business to invest in South Africa, but when doing so to embrace the country's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. read more>>
What's happening at Mandela Sport and Culture Day
Plan for this year's Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day on 22 November have been unveiled by Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa. read more>>
Motsoeneng challenges suspension ruling
Government
Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

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Power utility Eskom said there'd be load shedding across South Africa from this Sunday. Wednesday evening and the whole of Thursday are marked as high risk for power cuts. read more>>
Light go off, matric finals go on
In response to Eskom implementing load shedding in parts of the country, the Department of Basic Education has made provision for any untoward incident or occurrence that may impact learner performance in the National Senior Certificate examinations. read more>>
Law Enforcement
NPA appeals Pistorious judgement, sentence
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will today file the application for leave to appeal both the conviction and sentence of Oscar Pistorius. read more>>
Department probes claims of elder abuse
The Department of Social Development in the Western Cape has launched an investigation into allegations of elder abuse at the unregistered Serendipity Old Age Home. read more>>
More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has called on all South Africans to join hands with the police in the fight against crime. read more>>
NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

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The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) says manufacturers and retailers who do not comply with the revised compulsory specifications for plastic carrier bags and flat bags, will be charged. read more>>
Politics
e.tv: Golding claims of ANC/Sactwu threat to editorial independence refuted
NEWSWATCH: John Copelyn, chair of ENCA parent company Sabido Investments, has dismissed claims by suspended CE Marcel Golding that the ANC had tried to influence the channel's news agenda, reports BD Live. read more>>
International
Truth in polls - study reveals world's trust in research
The demand for trust and loyalty is growing from citizens globally, yet trust levels are diminishing, so international market researchers conducted the ultimate survey, asking whether polls can be trusted. read more>>
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