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Spain crowned World Cup champs

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Johannesburg - A late goal by Andres Inestia ensured the first ever World Cup victory for Spain as the La Roja battled it out with the Netherlands in the final of South Africa's first ever FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.

Use public transport to World Cup games

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has urged South Africans to make use of public transport to avoid congestion on the country's roads during the World Cup tournament.

Mixed reaction to tax policy review

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Cape Town – A number of MPs mostly welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s announcement that the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan would carry out a review later this year of the country’s tax policies - while others also expressed concern.

Zuma congratulates Nigeria on Afcon win

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the 2013 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon), which South Africa hosted from January 19 until February 10.

Infrastructure programme a lesson for SA

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Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma says the multi-billion infrastructure development programme government has embarked on, has been a valuable source of learning for the country.

Government to mark 50th anniversary of struggle milestones

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Pretoria - A series of events are being planned for the 50th anniversary of the Liliesleaf Farm, the Escape from Marshall Square and the start of the Rivonia Trial, President Jacob Zuma announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Zuma highlights major progress in infrastructure

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Cape Town- President Jacob Zuma began this year’s State Of the Nation Address in Parliament by reporting on the progress made by his administration - highlighting major milestones on key infrastructure projects crucial to the country’s New Growth Path strategy.