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DA: Statement by Mike Waters, DA Shadow Minister of Social Development, calling on Minister Bathabile Dlamini to prioritise the appointment of the Central Drug Authority Board (13/01/2013)

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The Government claims it is committed to the fight against alcohol and substance abuse, yet fails to appoint the very board that is meant to lead the fight. This is of particular concern in light...

IFPYB: Statement by Mkhuleko Hlengwa, IFP Youth Brigade National Chairperson, asserts that the National Youth Camp is a good initiative (04/12/2012)

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The IFP Youth Brigade supports the initiative of the Department of Social Development to hold a National Youth Camp for five days, starting on Sunday, in De Brug outside Bloemfontein.

COPE: Statement by Kennett Sinclair, Congress of the People MP, on costs and impact of the five day visit by the National Council of Provinces to De Aar (07/11/2012)

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The five day visit by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to De Aar in the Northern Cape raises serious questions regarding the objectives and deliverables of the “Parliament to the...

SA: Tau: Address by the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, at the launch of the city's deployment of 10 JMPD officer's programme, Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Kliptown (24/07/2012)

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Programme Director Speaker of Council, Clr Connie Bapela Chief Whip of Council, Clr Prema Naidoo The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety Members of the Mayoral Committee The...

SA: Mapisa-Nqakula, Address by the Minister of Correctional Services, on the deparment's budget vote, Parliament (16/05/2012)

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As we deliver this introduction to the Budget Vote debate, allow me to pay homage to one of the members of our portfolio committee, a comrade, sister and mother to us, umama uFlorence Nyanda who...

SA: Statement by Rob Davies, Minister of Trande & Industry, on the National Liquor and Gambling Policy Council meeting held in Cape Town (05/05/2012)

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The National Gambling and Liquor Policy Council met on Friday, 4 May 2012 in Cape Town, to discuss issues affecting the two industries. The Council is constituted by Minister of Trade and Industry,...

ANC: Statement by Jeff Radebe, African National Congress NEC member, on the release of policy documents (11/03/2012)

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The ANC has launched its discussion documents, which will form the basis of our policy conference to be held in June this year. The context of these documents is that they are in the centenary...

SA: Thabethe: Address by the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, at the national liquor regulation conference (08/03/2012)

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We are really humbled by your presence. We are also motivated by the keenness and interest you have shown by coming to share your views with us today. It is a remarkable moment for us as this...

ANC: Radebe: Address by the chairperson of the NEC sub-committee on policy, at the release of the policy diiscussion documents, Johannesburg (05/03/2012)

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We welcome senior political editors and editors of the South African media and the international media.

SA: Mbalula: Address by the Minister of Sport and Recreation, at the joint function of Sport and Recreation and South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport on Drug-Free Sport and the launch of the I Play Fair cycling team, Cape Town (08/12/2011)

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Good morning and a warm welcome to you, our valued guests. We would like to extend our thanks to you all for attending this important event today.

Alcohol abuse and HIV in South Africa

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Along with the highest rate of HIV & AIDS in the world,(2) South Africa’s per capita rate of alcohol consumption is among the highest in the world.(3) It seems feasible that these two phenomena...

HANDS up! Time to fill in the gaps

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) have long been recognised as the most common clinical disorders affecting people living with HIV & AIDS. Caused by the HI-virus penetrating the...

WC: Zille: Address by the Premier, on governments substance abuse strategy, Cape Town (11/08/2011)

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Date: 11/08/2011
Source: The Western Cape Provincial Government
Title: WC: Zille: Address by the Premier, on governments substance abuse strategy, Cape Town

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SA: Statement by the Presidency, on the meeting between President Zuma and media owners (05/08/2011)

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President Jacob Zuma today, 05 August 2011, held his first consultative meeting with media owners, representing both print and the broadcasting industry.
The meeting took place in...

Prioritising adherence: Social capital as a tool for overcoming obstacles to adherence in Africa

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Before antiretroviral therapy (ART) became available in the developing world, concerns were raised over the viability of these treatment programmes for sub-Saharan Africa. Weak states with...

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