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Cyril Ramaphosa | Depoliticising the country’s civil service
The men and women of the public service need to be capacitated to play their role in driving development and consolidating democracy, writes Cyril Ramaphosa.
MONDAY, 01 MARCH 2021, 09:43
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The men and women of the public service need to be capacitated to play their role in driving development and consolidating democracy, writes Cyril Ramaphosa.
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South Africa
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South Africa
Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed shock at the gunning down of two police officers in the Kraaifontein, in the Western Cape, on Saturday.
South Africa
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South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the public service must be staffed by men and women who are professional, skilled, selfless and honest.
World
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World
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World
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World
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Business
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Business
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Business
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Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his support for a state bank, indicating that a number of other developing countries have these institutions in place.
Politics
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Politics
Political parties have reacted to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the country will move to Level 1 of the coronavirus lockdown following the first leg of the vaccinations on healthcare workers across the country.
Politics
The Congress of the People (COPE) is calling on new Passenger Rail Agency CEO Zolani Matthews to restore the public’s confidence in Prasa and in train services.
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Sunday at 8pm on developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The address comes as the country continues the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID 19.
Sport
The draw for the quarter final of the Nedbank Cup took place on Sunday with Orlando Pirates opponents yet to be decided.
Sport
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Sport
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Sport
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool can prove the doubters that have written their season off wrong after snapping a four-game Premier League losing streak to win 2-0 at Sheffield United on Sunday.
Education
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Education
The Education Policy Institute says they take fewer qualifications at a lower level than more affluent peers.
Education
I’m trying to prepare them for the great reopening on 8 March, but whenever I mention it they look at me as if I have joined QAnon
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Entertainment
The Hollywood Foreign Press on Sunday addressed controversy stemming from its lack of Black members in the organization during the Golden Globes.
Entertainment
Chloé Zhao has made Golden Globes history.
Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
Motoring
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Motoring
Higher centre of gravity means SUVs are less stable than sedans.
Motoring
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Health
California’s Medical Board started an investigation after Dr. Scott Green reported for the hearing on Zoom while in scrubs and with a patient on the operating table.
Health
Health
Health
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Nature
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Nature
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Nature
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Nature
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