Free medical male circumcision (MMC) services have become an important component of government’s multi-faceted response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic – but they will not make a meaningful difference if men do not take up the offer.
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Presidential hotline making a difference
According to the latest statistics, the Presidential Hotline has an overall case resolution rate of almost 80 percent, which is a significant milestone in the history of the hotline since its establishment in September 2009.
Voortrekker monument becomes a heritage site
The Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria is to be declared a national heritage site, Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Monday.
ATNS Aviation training academy receives award
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company of South Africa’s Aviation Training Academy (ATA) has been given the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2011 Worldwide Top Regional Training Partner (RTP) Award.
BMW investment a vote of confidence in SA, says Patel
Today’s launch of the production of the new 3 Series BMW and the investment of R2.2 billion by the company is a private sector vote of confidence in our economy, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Monday afternoon.
Land grabs not an option, says Nkwinti
The idea of claiming land without compensation is out of touch with reality , Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti said on Friday. Land grabs are not an option, there is no policy like that. By doing so you will have to change the Constitution, he said. It is an option that is completely out of
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Serious crime levels decline
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster has revealed that serious crime levels have declined by 5% in the last three years. The cluster, led by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe, addressed the media on Sunday, giving an update of the cluster’s ongoing work.
ICT lab in Khayelitsha launched
The Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) in collaboration with Dell officially launched the ICT lab in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, earlier this week.
Grasping the nettle – responding to the State of the Nation address
By Steuart Pennington Good one Mr President, but when will you grasp the global competitiveness nettle? Tender-handed stroke a nettle And it stings you for your pains Grasp it like a man of mettle And it soft as silk remains Aaron Hill 1750 Most commentators have lauded the State of the Nation address. Mondli Makhanya
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Prasa to invest R136bn on trains and infrastructure
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) is to spend R136 billion on the acquisition of 7000 new trains and the upgrading and modernisation of train stations. Of the total amount, R13 billion will be spent on infrastructure development and about R3 billion will be spent on the construction of new depots in Cape
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