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Copenhagen - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has called for the ongoing Copenhagen climate change talks to translate the emission cut commitments into practical measures.

Pretoria - Figures indicating if government has met its 500 000 work opportunities target will only be reported in mid-January 2010, says Public Works Minister Geoff Doidge.

Copenhagen - The United Nations (UN) is to send home thousands of non-governmental organization (NGO) delegates from around the world as the venue of the climate change conference is now packed to capacity.

Pretoria - Correctional Services National Commissioner Xoliswa Sibeko, accused of renting an upmarket house for R30 000 a month at the taxpayers' expense, has been cleared by a disciplinary hearing.

Scottburgh - A motorcyclist has been fined R18 000 after he was caught cruising at 232km/h.

Cape Town - Government plans to set up a guarantee fund of R1 billion to incentivise the private banking and housing sector to develop new products to meet the country's housing demand.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has named the three-person facilitation support team to work on helping the Zimbabwean political parties iron out problems affecting government operations

Pretoria - Residents of the Katlehong Old Age Home will be moved to alternative old age homes due to the facility's poor financial management.

Cape Town - Government will continue to improve the country's healthcare system as well as finalise preparations for the establishment of the National Health Insurance system (NHI), says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Durban's R3.1 billion Moses Mabhida Stadium is complete and ready to host the world's football stars and thousands of fans who are expected to descend on the city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - In support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, the South African Navy members will on Thursday march in the City of Tshwane.

Cape Town - Cosatu has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's announcement that government was looking at subsidising the cost of hiring younger workers to encourage firms to take on inexperienced staff.

Mokgalwaneng - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti, will on Friday visit the Mokgalwaneng informal settlement and nearby villages to inspect the progress of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) being piloted there.

Pretoria - Traffic in Pretoria was brought to a standstill on Thursday when members of the South African Navy marched through the streets in support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.

Copenhagen - Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo on Wednesday joined local government leaders from 80 cities present at the opening session of the climate talks in calling on negotiators to seriously consider the role of cities in a future climate deal.