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President makes final touches to his speech

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Parliament - President Jacob Zuma is putting the final touches to his speech at home before his maiden State of the Nation Address to the first joint sitting of a newly-constituted Parliament.

High fashion warms up chilly Cape Town

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Parliament - Despite the cold and wet start to the opening of Parliament, colourful dresses and vibrant fashion have once again lined the red carpet.

KZN rural communities optimistic

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KwaZulu-Natal - Some rural communities in the province have expressed optimism about their future after yesterday's State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma's address to the nation to be broadcast live

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Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address will be broadcast live over a number of mediums tomorrow to ensure all South Africans get a chance to catch the important event.

NW bus accident claims seven lives, injures 68

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Klerkraal - A bus accident in the Klerkskraal area near Ventersdorp in the North West, has claimed the lives of seven people and seriously injured 68 others when it overturned on the N14 on Sunday.

Minister reassures Youth Commission, Umsobomvu employees

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Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency Manto Tshabalala Msimang has
reassured the employees of the National Youth Commission (NYC) and Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF) that their jobs will be safe when the two institutions merge.

Show of forces to bring Rustenburg to a standstill

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Rustenburg - The Platinum City, which is a host city for the FIFA Confederation Cup, is expected to come to a standstill on Wednesday for a show of forces as the soccer fever grips the country.

Ekurhuleni HIV, AIDS support group helps employees

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Ekurhuleni - The HIV and AIDS support group initiated by the Ekurhuleni Municipality is helping to improve the wellness of employees and encourage communities to disclose their status in order to get help.

Mpumalanga municipality back on track

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Volksrust - The Mpumalanga municipality which was put under administration in February because of poor service delivery and financial control is showing signs of improvement.

Special team to fast-track water investigation

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Mthatha - The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has set up a special team to fast-track the investigation into the cause of death of eight people from the Mpeko village in the Eastern Cape, following reports of contaminated water.

Eastern Cape fans gather at public viewing area

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Mdantsane - Jubilant Bafana Bafana supporters have converged at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium to rally behind the national team and witness the official opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.