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Pretoria - Journalist have been invited to submit entries for the 2011 SADC Media and Water Media Awards Competition.

Pretoria - The organisers of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 & 2013 have joined forces with Mandela's family and Tour de France race organisers to honour Nelson Mandela on an international platform.

Johannesburg - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the South African Football Association (Safa) on Tuesday signed a three-year agreement which will make the SABC the exclusive free-to-air broadcaster of the national football teams -- Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana and the under-23 teams.

Pretoria - Following a request by the Gauteng Provincial Government, President Jacob Zuma has declared that a special provincial official funeral will be held for former Free State Speaker Motlalepula Chabaku, the Presidency said.

Pretoria - Police have recovered 10 rhino horns and about R5 million in cash during a raid in Bedfordview on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Government is making progress with the National Rural Youth Service Corps (Narysec), says Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti.

Pretoria - Calm has been restored to Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, following protests in the area early on Wednesday.

Pretoria - US President Barack Obama on Wednesday joined millions of people around the world in wishing former South African President Nelson Mandela well on his 94th birthday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has hailed Nelson Mandela for his selfless contribution to South Africa.

Mangaung - President Jacob Zuma says government has made progress in the five priorities his administration identified when it took over the reins in 2009.

Pretoria - Students and lecturers at the University of Venda (Univen) will get to enjoy new facilities as the institution today opened new buildings at their main campus.

Pretoria - Government officials gathered in Pretoria City Hall on Thursday to pay tribute to the late Public Service and Administration Minister, Roy Padayachie.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared the funeral of former Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Safety and Security, George Phadagi, as a Special Provincial Official Funeral.

Pretoria - The eThekwini Municipality, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, will host a Mathematics, Science and Technology Indaba in an effort to attract learners to careers in these fields.

Pretoria - Members of the public, the business community and staff members have been warned to be on the lookout for people who falsely and publicly claim to represent the Kruger National Park (KNP) on various aspects of its business.