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Committee to finalise national broadband policy

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Pretoria - Cabinet has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to finalise the Draft National Broadband Policy for South Africa, says government spokesperson Themba Maseko.

Census 2011 launched in Mpuma

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Mbombela - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has asked residents to give their full cooperation in next year's census.

Suspect charged for tourist killing

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Pretoria - Police have made a major breakthrough in their investigation into the hijacking and murder of a UK tourist - a man has been formally arrested and charged for both crimes.

Americans lose 'richest person' title

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New York - Mexican Telecom titan Carlos Slim Helu took the title of the world's richest person from Bill Gates' pocket, and became the first non-US billionaire to claim the spot in 16 years.

2010 war on malaria, TB and HIV

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Pretoria - The 2010 FIFA World Cup will present a unique platform to mount the fight against malaria, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV in the African continent.

Malaria cases climb in Limpopo

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Polokwane - More than 156 cases of malaria have been confirmed in the high-risk areas of Vhembe and Mopani in Limpopo during the first week of January 2010.

Suspect charged for tourist killing

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Pretoria - Police have made a major breakthrough in their investigation into the hijacking and murder of a UK tourist - a man has been formally arrested and charged for both crimes.

September retail sales up

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Pretoria - South Africa's retail sales rose by 6.1 percent year-on-year in September - a much better than expected outcome predicted by experts in the financial sector.

2010 draft liquor bill not anti-business

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Pretoria - The draft liquor control policy, which recently caused an outcry from liquor sellers, is not intended to stifle business during the Soccer World Cup

Gauteng checks on schools' textbooks, teachers

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Education Department is currently on a campaign to establish the need for additional textbooks and teacher shortages at schools in the province.

Two N1 South lanes open

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Pretoria - Two lanes along the N1 south bound highway have been opened to traffic after an accident between two trucks and three other vehicles made the road impassible, said the Tshwane Community Safety Department.

Limpopo farmers get ICT boost

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Polokwane - Limpopo's Department of Agriculture has budgeted R6 million in this financial year to install technology-based information systems that will enable extension officers to provide relevant and accurate information to farmers instantly.