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10 February 2012
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Mining industry must transform - Shabangu
TRANSFORMATION
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has called for sustainable growth and development in the mining sector to “ensure the speedy realisation of government's transformation objectives”.
 
 
Gauteng to build 79 new schools, refurbish existing ones
EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is seeking expressions of interest from building contractors for the construction of 79 new schools and the refurbishment of 12 Phase 1 schools and 285...
 
 
Ombud pivotal in press regulation
INFO BILL
The role of the Press Ombudsman is pivotal in creating an efficient self-regulating print media, the Press Freedom Commission (PFC) heard on Wednesday. Public Protector Thuli Madonsela told the...
 
 
ANC mine study rejects SA mine grab – report
NATIONALISATION
A study commissioned by South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has rejected calls for mine nationalisation and come out in favour of higher taxes and royalties, the Business Day...
 
 
SA court raises jail term to curb rhino poaching
POACHING
Three rhino poachers have been sentenced to 25 years in jail each by a South African court, probably the toughest punishments ever given in a country hard hit by killings of the threatened species,...
 
 
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2012 Budget needs to underpin business confidence – Busa
BUDGET
With limited room left in monetary and fiscal policy, South Africa needed to focus on structural factors to promote growth and employment, and strengthen investor confidence, Business Unity of...
 
 
E Cape Premier wants collective to address problems
GOVERNANCE
Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet has called on all government structures in the province to work collectively in assisting the Departments of Education and Health, which account for more than 75%...
 
 
 
 
Greater substantive democracy needed in wake of DRC elections
DEMOCRATISATION
Delegates attending an ambassadorial forum on Tuesday were told that merely holding elections was not enough to formalise and institutionalise democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....
 
 
 
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