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Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change

Sharleen James

MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

KZN South Coast set for tourism surge with record Blue Flag beaches

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Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency number

Lindsey Schutters

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

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Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency numberLindsey Schutters

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

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Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

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12 Oct 2010

PIASA course on clinical trials

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