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SA, Sweden sign B-BBEE memorandum

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Pretoria- The Department of Trade and Industry and the Swedish Trade Council have signed a Transformation Initiative to develop a coordinated and collective approach for Swedish companies to comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice.

Rustenburg ready to host soccer fans

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Rustenburg - The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is ready and fully prepared to host the millions of local and international soccer fans that will converge in South Africa in June

Zuma congratulates Oosthuizen

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South Africa's new golf champion Louis Oosthuizen after the 27-year-old won his first Major title on Sunday at the British Open at St Andrews

Transnet warns against intimidation during strike

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Pretoria - Transnet has urged union leaders to ensure discipline among striking workers and refrain from engaging in acts of violence and intimidation against those colleagues who choose to work.

World Cup teams to submit provisional squads

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Pretoria - The 32 teams who have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup are expected to submit provisional lists of up to 30 players to FIFA by Tuesday at midnight Central European Time (CET).

Provinces increase spending by 14bn

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Pretoria - Provinces increased their spending by R14.2 billion for the year ending 31 March, with the bulk going to education, health, public works and roads and transport, Treasury said on Mond

SA, Swaziland sign health agreement

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Pretoria - The South African and Kingdom of Swazilands' Health Departments have signed a cooperation agreement in a bid to improve healthcare services in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Programme to create 10 000 jobs for rural youth

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Pretoria - An estimated 10 000 jobs are expected to be created for unemployed rural youth through a recently launched programme by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.

Piggery pays off for beneficiaries

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Polokwane- An emerging piggery project in Doornspruit village near Polokwane in Limpopo has benefited more than 130 families - and now it hopes to become a commercial giant.

NPC to have full govt support - Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has assured members of the National Planning Commission (NPC) that they have the full support of Cabinet and that government will not interfere with their work.

Countdown looms for matric exams

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Pretoria - With 97 days before Grade 12 learners sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination, the Basic Education Department has encouraged learners to start preparing and developing their own personal exam timetable.

Transnet strike continues

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Pretoria- Strike action over wages at transport parastatal, Transnet, will continue said the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) on Tuesday

Special award for Health Minister

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Pretoria - In recognition of his contribution to healthcare and medical education, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Monday receive a special award from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Bafana team manager suspended

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Pretoria-The South African Football Association (Safa) has suspended Bafana Bafana's team manager, Sipho Nkumane barely a month before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Interest rates to remain unchanged- economists

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Pretoria- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its two day meeting tomorrow to decide on whether to change interest rates or keep them as is, with experts predicting that the central bank will keep rates unchanged.