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Enough promises — where is Africa’s aid?
International donors and African government institutions have to make good on their promises of aid for Africa, the African Monitor said on Tuesday. ”Promises to Africa have been…
Minister: Social grants alleviate poverty
Social grants are one of the most effective means of alleviating poverty among children, Social Development Minister Zola Skweyiya said on Monday. Speaking in Johannesburg at a…
LOC: Red-light district proposal not discussed
The 2010 World Cup local organising committee (LOC) has not discussed police National Commissioner Jackie Selebi’s proposal to legalise prostitution and public drinking for the…
Fight poverty, Shilowa tells NCOP
The continuous decline in economic activity and jobs in the Sedibeng district municipality, which includes Vereeniging, is giving rise to poverty, Gauteng Premier Mbhazima…
All eyes on Mbeki to find Manto stand-in
President Thabo Mbeki is busy applying his mind to the appointment of an acting health minister, said his spokesperson Mukoni Ratshitanga on Saturday. This follows the Health…
Cosatu gives backing to land minister
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Thursday welcomed Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs Lulu Xingwana’s pledge to tackle the abuse of farm workers. ”We…
ANCYL national conference set for 2008
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) announced on Friday it will hold its national conference in March 2008, at which it will elect its new leaders. President…