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ANC clinches more than 80% of Mpum votes

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Nelspruit - Preliminary results released by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Mpumalanga show the African National Congress (ANC) in the province has so far won 84.46% of the votes.

MTN, Bharti call off merger talks

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Pretoria - MTN and Bharti Airtel have called off talks around a proposed merger to create the world's third largest cellphone group.

Heavy storms today

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Pretoria - The South African Weather Services has warned that heavy thunder storms are expected in some parts of Gauteng today.

Inmates receive sporting equipment

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Durban - Inmates at the Qalakabusha Correctional Centre in Empangeni will now be able to play sports and learn the valuable life lessons that come with participating in a team sport, thanks to a donation of sports equipment.

More than half of votes counted

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Pretoria - More than half of the votes have now been counted in South Africa's 2009 General Election, with the African National Congress (ANC) still holding the majority of the votes.

Crowds in frenzy on southern lawns

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Pretoria - Crowds that have thronged the southern lawns of the Union Buildings erupted in celebration as newly inaugurated President Jacob Zuma took to the podium to address them.

COPE proud of progress thus far

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Pretoria - The Congress of the People (Cope), which is currently placed third in terms of results in the 2009 General Election, are proud of the progress they have made so far.

FIFA, LOC laud SA hospitality industry

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Durban - The world football governing body FIFA and the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee have given kudos to the South African hospitality fraternity at the launch of the 2009 South African Tourism Indaba in Durban.

All systems go for Festival of Lights

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Johannesburg - Its all systems go for the annual Newtown Diwali Festival which promises a fun-filled programme of dance, music and competitions.

Sizzling cultural event ends Presidential inauguration

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma's inauguration celebrations closed with a sizzling cultural event on Saturday where hundreds of guests gathered at Monte Casino in Johannesburg to rejoice this historic day.