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Wits students' protest suspended

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Johannesburg - Protesting Wits University students have suspended their mass action against the university's proposed fee increases for next year.

Butana Nofemela to be released on parole

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Cape Town - Correctional Services Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has approved parole for apartheid-era police hit squad member, Butana Almond Nofemela, after 22 years in prison.

Limpopo municipalities get new schools

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Burgersfort - Learners at three municipalities in Limpopo have been given state-of-the-art schools to help reduce overcrowding and ensure easier access.

Taxi bosses gather in court ahead of ruling

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Pretoria - Scores of taxi bosses have gathered at the North Gauteng High Court ahead of the ruling on the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) later this afternoon.

Zuma wishes Indian community well on Diwali

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended good wishes to the Hindu, Tamil, Gujerati and other communities as they prepare to celebrate Diwali or Deepavali, as it is known, on Friday.

E-Cape residents urged to pull up green socks

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Pretoria - Failure to conserve the environment could lead to worsened poverty and more serious challenges for the government, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

To serve and protect

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Pretoria - Newly appointed Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele has promised to serve and protect the people of his municipality with unrelenting dedication, selflessness and commitment.

Police vow to dampen criminals' holiday spirit

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Johannesburg - Police have promised to put the joy back into this festive season, warning that opportunistic criminals hoping to make merry during the holidays will have no place to hide.

Festival of lights showcases rich culture

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Durban - KwaZulu-Natal will be illuminated this weekend as Hindus celebrate one of the most auspicious festivals, Diwali. BuaNews takes a closer look at the festival of lights.

Solar park prospects promising

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Pretoria - The Solar Park Conference held in Upington recently marked an important milestone in the realisation of the project, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.