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High expectations for SONA

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Pretoria - Predictions are high that President Jacob Zuma will highlight government interventions to address the challenge of creating decent jobs when he delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening.

State of the Nation glamour

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Cape Town - It was all about red, green, black and a splash of colour at this year's opening of Parliament. Members of Parliament (MPs) were dressed to the nines, with some going a little over the top in their fashion sense.

President arrives at Parliament

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived at Parliament, where he will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address and chart the year ahead for the country.

Zuma details massive infrastructure spend

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Cape Town - South Africa will spend billions of rands over the coming years on new infrastructure, with the government to focus on building rail, road, and economic links in five regions in the country and building new universities and refurbishing hospitals, President Jacob Zuma said in his State of the Nation Address this evening.

Govt's intervention in education pays off

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Pretoria - Government's interventions in the fight against poverty and inequality and to keep learners in school seem to be paying off, says President Jacob Zuma.

More jobs created in 2011

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Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma says signs were starting to emerge that South Africa was winning the war against unemployment.

Eskom must find other avenues for pricing

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has asked electricity parastatal Eskom to look into alternatives of reducing its price increase requirements from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa).

Housing finance help on the way - Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma had good news for people who are struggling to secure finance for housing during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday.

No room for complacency in tackling crime

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Pretoria - Despite recent successes, government will guard itself against becoming complacent in the fight against crime, President Jacob Zuma has assured South Africans.

Help on the way for Ngobi community

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Pretoria - Mmatsheko Pine from the Ngobi area in Hammanskraal will be pleased to know that the President has answered her call and help is on the way to fix the water problem in her area.

Govt continues to promote social cohesion

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Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma has announced that government will this year undertake and continue with heritage projects in the country as part of promoting social cohesion.

Interventions in provinces to continue

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Cape Town - Interventions implemented in provinces to improve governance systems and administration will continue, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

Malaria cases decline in Limpopo

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Pretoria - The Department of Health and Social Development in Limpopo says it is winning the fight against malaria in the province.

Pace of land redistribution slow - Zuma

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Pretoria - Land redistribution in South Africa has been slow at only 8% of the government's target of 30% by 2014, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.