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New Transnet locomotives to assist in skills development

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Pretoria - The delivery of the first two of a 100 locomotives is not only in line with Transnet's capital investment programme but it will also assist in skills development, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Monday.

Govt takes stock of War on Poverty programme

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will visit the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in the North West on 25 and 26 February to assess progress of the government's War on Poverty programme.

Safety concerns as unrest escalates in Egypt

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Pretoria - The concern for social security and people's safety increased on Sunday, as thousands of prisoners escaped, after a night of worries for looting, ransacking and stealing in Egypt.

AU summit kicks-off in Ethiopia

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Pretoria - The 16th African Union (AU) summit opened on Sunday in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, as African leaders gathered to discuss peace, security and stability on the continent.

Home Affairs to clear permit backlog soon

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has given an assurance that applications for study, work, business, temporary and permanent residence permits would soon be completed.

SA to promote democracy at AU summit

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Pretoria - As the all-important African Union (AU) Summit kicks off in Addis Ababa on Sunday, President Jacob Zuma is set to emphasise South Africa's commitment to democracy and good governance in Africa.

End of the road for drunk drivers

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Johannesburg - The days of dodging jail time by paying a fine after drunken driving will soon be a thing of the past as government gets tough on offenders.

ANC centenary 'an African milestone' - Zuma

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Pretoria - As the African National Congress (ANC) celebrates its 100th anniversary next year, its centenary represented a milestone achievement not only for the ANC, but for all liberation movements on the African continent, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.

Boy, 5, dies in N14 crash

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Pretoria - A five-year-old boy died and seven others were slightly injured after a bakkie burst a tyre and rolled several times on the N14 Vryburg-Delarayville road in the North West Province last night.

Women body introduced at AU

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Addis Ababa - The United Nations (UN) Women, the newest UN entity, celebrated its establishment at the 16th African Union (AU) Summit on Sunday.

Gun laws to improve in New Year

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Pretoria - Legislative shortcomings in the firearms licencing process will be ironed out as early as January 2011, after President Jacob Zuma signed a proclamation aimed at addressing certain problematic areas.

Gauteng Premier, Ndebele to meet toda

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Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is expected to meet the national Minister of Transport, Sbu Ndebele today to discuss the implementation of the tolling system in the province.

AU closely monitoring situation in Egypt

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Pretoria - The African Union (AU) is closely following the situation in Egypt, the AU Commission Chairperson Jean Ping said during the organisation's two-day summit in Addis Ababa.

Marking of matric papers almost complete

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Pretoria - Except for a few minor glitches reported in some provinces, all is going well in the marking of matric papers, with the process expected to be completed in the next two days.

SA's mining role players on a mission

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Pretoria - As South Africa's mining industry stakeholders prepare for an international road show next month, there is one message they intend taking with them: South Africa remains a good investment destination.