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19. May 2009
Donor nations urged to fulfil commitments to Africa
African ambassadors have reiterated their leaders' appeals to donor nations to honour their promises to increase aid to the impoverished continent. The ambassadors made the call during the launch of...
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18. May 2009
Statement by Minister Maite Nkoana–Mashabane on the name change to Department of International Relations and Co-Operation (DICO)
In announcing names of members of the new cabinet on Sunday 10 May, President Jacob Zuma, among others, referred to changes in the government structures. The changes are aimed at making the state...
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18. May 2009
Minister moves to ease relationship with traditional leaders
THE government plans to ease tensions between elected public officials and traditional leaders on rural development issues. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka...
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18. May 2009
Army could be called on in fight against crime
THE army could be brought in to help the police fight crime, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said at the weekend. He told the Sunday Independent that the South African National Defence Force would...
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18. May 2009
Future of provinces one of ‘big decisions’ for Zuma
DEMOCRACY and governance experts are divided on whether the government should reduce, abolish or retain the nine provinces and legislatures. However, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs...
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18. May 2009
Reason to be more positive about economy — Mboweni
RESERVE Bank governor Tito Mboweni has suggested it is time to be a bit more upbeat on SA’s economic outlook as there are “tentative signs” the worst of the global recession may be over.
FIFA World Cup 2010, Press Review
18. May 2009
Enthusiasm growing in SA ahead of Confeds Cup: survey
Today marks exactly a month before the kick-off of the Confederations Cup and operational plans are in place for the 14 day FIFA event. Tomorrow marks five years since South Africa was awarded the...
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