Mbeki congratulates new Russian President
Pretoria - President Thabo Mbeki on Thursday congratulated the newly appointed President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, saying that this would further enhance relations and strategic partnership between the two countries.
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Rev Chikane dismisses contradictory reports
Johannesburg - The Director-General in the Presidency, Reverend Frank Chikane, did not contradict himself when testifying before the Ginwala Commission on Thursday, as reported in the media.
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Commuters to get Pretoria, Joburg express train
Pretoria - Commuters who often spend hours in peak traffic between Pretoria and Johannesburg are to receive a business express train.
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Western Cape to promote itself at Tourism Indaba
Cape Town -The Western Cape is preparing to promote itself as the destination of choice during this year's Tourism Indaba to be held in Durban from Saturday.
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SA needs to mobilise against crime more
Pretoria - Despite government's calls for South Africans to help in building safer and more secure communities by mobilising against crime, a new survey has revealed that citizens need to do more to protect themselves.
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School bus accident left one learner dead
Western Cape - Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has requested that an investigation be opened into the circumstances surrounding an accident involving a school bus which left a 12 year-old learner dead.
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State protocol lounge opened at OR Tambo
Johannesburg - The new State Protocol Lounge which was opened at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday will serve as the face of the country to international delegates arriving in the country.
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Home Affairs to fast track skilled foreign applicants
Cape Town - The Department of Home Affairs is expected to improve its ability to process applications for work permits for highly skilled foreign applicants in the next few months.
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Tshwane to honour Madiba
Pretoria - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality will on Tuesday bestow the Freedom of the City award on former President Nelson Mandela in recognition of his role in a democratic South Africa.
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Quick-thinking cop gets deserved recognition
Northam - A policeman, who was able to capture two criminals and have them convicted and sentenced within 12 days of their crime, has been given a certificate in recognition of his outstanding work.
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Load-shedding only in extreme cases - Minister
Cape Town - Only in extreme and emergency cases would there be load-shedding in the cold winter months, says Minister of Public Enterprises Alec Erwin.
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