Government may introduce an additional Appropriation Bill to assist Sanral in meeting its obligations in the short term.
The radio telescope funding injection is supported by the development of human capital, from technician level to post-doctoral fellowships.
Government will continue consultations, but emphasises that Sanral's debt must be repaid.
The government hopes to provide all residential premises and businesses with high-speed broadband by 2015.
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SA had hoped the unambiguous African recommendation, by the SKA Site Advisory Committee, would be accepted as the most sound scientific outcome.
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The new GIS tool will help to better plan infrastructure in response to changing demands on the education system.
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Sanral's cash reserves will be depleted by the first quarter of 2013, should e-tolling not go ahead.
From 1 July, the city intends that all new queries will be resolved in 30 days.
Virgin Media says the majority of cash set aside by the UK government to improve broadband is destined for BT's coffers.
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The department cut the number of IT consultants from 156 to about 45 consultants at the end of 2011/12.
The department commits to strengthening its supply chain management processes and appointing well trained personnel.
There are still two points of concern in the e-toll contract that must be addressed by transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele.
The DPE and Broadband Infraco work on a detailed funding plan, which aims to address the company's cash position.