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Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Transport has unveiled a new vehicle number plate series as part of efforts to reduce fraud.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa's office has dismissed media reports alleging that he was in arrears with rent payment for his official residence in Cape Town.

Cape Town - World famous Irish singer Bono has praised President Jacob Zuma for the country's fight against Aids.

Durban - A vibrant ceremony officially opened the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Police are on the hunt for two serial rapists who have been terrorising women and children in the province.

Pretoria - Local government is expected to raise its standards of employment, warning that it will not be used as an opportunity to hire friends and relatives.

Pretoria - Census 2011 is expected to give the most thorough picture of the country, which will pave the way for decision making and resource allocation to improve peoples' lives.

Pretoria - A KwaZulu-Natal motorist has been sentenced to a R20 000 fine or three years imprisonment for travelling at 197km/h in a 120km/h zone.

Durban - South Africans have been warned to be cautious when stopping at tollgates during the festive season, after it emerged that credit card skimming is prevalent at these points.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned South Africans to refrain from buying stolen goods during the festive season.

Pretoria - Displays of mastery and outwitting opponents were the order of the day when 96 individuals took part in the Moves for Life Chess Tournament in Nkandla.

Pretoria - It's official: World Cup champions Spain will return to South Africa to face Africa XI in a match aimed at thanking those who were responsible for the successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the decision by the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation to build the majority of the SKA telescope in Africa.

Pretoria - Cabinet approved the Road Accident Fund (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2012, for debate in Parliament.

Pretoria - Cabinet has expressed its disapproval of the portrait by Brett Murray that depicted President Jacob Zuma in a denigrating manner.