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Grant re-registration period extended

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Pretoria – Beneficiaries of social grants, who have not yet re-registered, have until the end of April to do so, following an extension by the Social Development Department.

Ellis Park abuzz with sound of vuvuzelas

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Johannesburg - The sound of vuvuzelas is ringing throughout Ellis Park stadium as excitement mounts ahead of the 4pm FIFA Confederations Cup opener.

Park and ride facilities at Ellis Park are full

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Johannesburg - The Johannesburg Metro Police have warned football fans making their way to the Ellis Park stadium for the first game of the 2009 FIFA Confederations that the park and ride facilities at the stadium are full.

Soccer fans take their seats at Ellis Park

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Johannesburg - Jubilant soccer fans have already started to take their seats at the Ellis Park stadium ahead of the 4pm kick-off to the FIFA Confederations Cup.

President approves NPA Amendment Bill

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Cape Town - President Kgalema Motlanthe has approved the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill, 2008 and the South African Police Service Amendment Bill, 2008.

Gauteng nurtures school sports talent

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Pretoria - More than 180 000 pupils from 300 schools are set to receive better access to opportunities in sport through the School Sport Mass Participation Programme launched by the Gauteng Provincial Government on Friday.

Flood warning issued for North West

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North West - The North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre has issued a flood warning and appealed to residents to be careful when crossing rivers and bridges.

World Cup fever hits the Eastern Cape

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Queenstown - Most towns and cities in South Africa will not host 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and World Cup matches, however, local residents still stand a chance to benefit either directly or indirectly from the historic soccer tournaments.

Deputy President visits Mbombela stadium

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Nelspruit - Deputy President Baleka Mbete is confident that the Mbombela Local Municipality will deliver on its 2010 FIFA World Cup commitments within the set deadline

Jozi gets second clean audit report

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Johannesburg - Joburg has received an unqualified report from the Auditor-General, Terence Nombembe, for the second consecutive year.