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President Jacob Zuma will on Freedom Day award National Orders to South Africans who have played a critical role in the country during the apartheid era.

The Eastern Cape Education Head of Department, Advocate Modidima Mannya, has been relieved of his duties, with his contract expected to end on 30 April 2012.

The Social Development Department in Gauteng has established food banks to help feed communities in need.

National Treasury has filed papers to intervene in the application to interdict the collection of tolls on some Gauteng roads.

There has been significant progress in the construction of the 140m Nelson Mandela Legacy Bridge over the Mbashe River in the Eastern Cape, says the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will jet off to Malawi today for the funeral of the late head of state, Bingu wa Mutharika.

The City of Johannesburg's utility, Johannesburg Water, has announced that the tap water in Diepsloot is now safe to drink.

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the people of Soweto to unite against crime and women abuse.

Cape Town - Parliament's National Council of Provinces (NCOP) chairman, Mninwa Mahlangu, has urged his team in the select committees to work harder in delivering services to the people.

Cape Town - A portion of the National Lottery money could be geared to fund critically needed sporting activities in schools, Parliament has heard.

The Gauteng provincial government has announced plans to kick-start its pilot projects for the National Health Insurance (NHI).

Johannesburg - Excitement is mounting in the lead-up to United States First Lady Michelle Obama's arrival at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg today.,

Johannesburg - US First Lady Michelle Obama met Nelson Mandela for the first time after receiving a personal invitation from the struggle icon and former South African leader.

Johannesburg - A cheering crowd of about 75 young women welcomed US First Lady Michelle Obama when she visited the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The Gauteng provincial government has condemned the killing of an officer attached to the Gauteng Traffic Police.