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Travel tips for fans during World Cup

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Johannesburg - With more than half of the teams and their fans already in the country, the Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) recently issued travel tips to air travellers during the World Cup.

Once in a lifetime experience

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Pretoria - Imagine the thrill of standing beside a football star, feeling the roar of the crowds in front of millions of fans - all at the age of ten.

SA's soccer youngsters to tour Argentina

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Durban - The South African national u/17 soccer team, known as Amajimbos, will travel to Argentina next month, as a result of a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 to advance the sport.

More teams arrive in SA for World Cup

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Johannesburg - Switzerland's football squad arrived in the country and swiftly made their way to the Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, just hours before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Mpofu appointed to top defence post

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed former Transport Department Director General Mpumi Mpofu as Secretary for Defence, the presidency said in a statement.

More teams arrives in SA for World Cup

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Johannesburg - Switzerland's football squad arrived in the country and swiftly made their way to the Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, just hours before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Police on the ball during World Cup

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Pretoria - On the eve of the biggest sporting event in the world, South African police has assured visitors and locals that they have nothing to fear.

African leaders arrive in SA

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Pretoria - At least 20 African leaders have confirmed their attendance for the first World Cup to be held on the continent, and they will start arriving in the country today

Focus on effective school support

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Pretoria - The question of whether or not the provinces have the capacity to offer effective support to all schools and educators will be put under the microscope in the next school term.

LOC promises "colourful" closing ceremony

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Johannesburg - A combination of fireworks and the latest light effects technology will mark the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night, organisers said.