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SANDF deployed to maintain law, order during elections

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Pretoria - As the May 7 poll approaches, President Jacob Zuma has authorised the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to maintain law and order over the election period as well as the inauguration of the President- elect.

More to be done to ensure social protection in Africa

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Pretoria- Africa needs to do more to translate its commitments to social protection into practical programmes that reach marginalised and impoverished children, the African Union (AU) expert meeting said on Wednesday.

Many laid down their lives for Workers' Day

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Pretoria - The importance of Workers' Day cannot be forgotten as many workers laid down their lives for the privileges workers now enjoy, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.

Imams graduate as marriage officers

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Pretoria-The accreditation of over 100 Imams as marriage officers will enable the legal official recognition of marriages of Muslim couples, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Zola-Jabulani District Hospital opens its doors

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Soweto - The newly opened Zola-Jabulani District Hospital in Soweto, which people have been eagerly awaiting, will alleviate the pressure on Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, says Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Vhembe Skills Development Project launched

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Pretoria- Higher Education and Training Minister (DHET) Blade Nzimande on Wednesday launched the Vhembe Skills Development Project which focuses on creating jobs and alleviating poverty.

Sterkspruit, Molteno residents ask for increased security

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Sterkspruit – The majority of residents in Sterkspruit and Molteno in the Eastern Cape have vowed to practice their democratic right to vote in next week's election, however, they have requested increased security measures.

Department confirms Bhudu’s arrest

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Pretoria – The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed Golden Miles Bhudu’s arrest at the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Election results centre opens in Pretoria

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Pretoria – Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Pansy Tlakula says the election body is ready for the national elections scheduled for 7 May.

Govt increases policing ahead of May 7 polls

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Freedom Park – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says government will deploy a contingent of police officers to Freedom Park in the North West ahead of the 2014 general elections next week.

JCPS ministers to visit North West

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Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will today lead a delegation of Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster to assess the state of readiness for the general elections in Rustenburg.

Voting at SA missions abroad to proceed

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Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it is satisfied that all necessary arrangements have been made for South Africans living abroad to vote in the 2014 General Elections.

Title deeds handed over to Maseke community

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Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Pam Tshwete, has handed over the title deeds of 7 504 hectares of land to the Ba Phalaborwa Ba Maseke community.