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Pretoria - Government is serious about stamping out corruption in the housing delivery sector, and not just mouthing off slogans, says Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale.

Cape Town - Government created 480 000 public works job opportunities by the end of December, falling just three percent short of the target set by President Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nation Address last year.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Mayor Ntombi Mekgwe has recommitted to protecting women and children, not only for 16 days but beyond the campaign.

Pretoria - Twelve suspects were arrested by the Tshwane Metro Police for robbing people of their possessions at the Day of Reconciliation celebrations at Derdepoort Park near Esselyn in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Cape Town - Support measures that government had put in place for businesses and citizens to help the country weather the effects of the recession would remain in place for now said President Jacob Zuma, while revealing that further measures would be taken to boost the economic recovery.

When five-year-old Shanae Muir disappeared from her Warner Beach home in KwaZulu-Natal on 9 July 2005, the nation was gripped with anxiety and sorrow for her family.

Cape Town - The positive experience that Indians played in the reconstruction and development of South Africa is an example of how immigrants can help build a country, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said last night.

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 - Doctors will be paid their Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) money today, says the Department of Health.

Pretoria - Motorists are advised to avoid several streets in Pretoria due to the memorial and funeral services of former Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma is to participate in the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Chess Tournament tomorrow.

Cape Town - The Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation has unveiled 12 performance outcomes and measurable targets a day after President Jacob Zuma announced in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) that government departments' performance will be monitored.

Pretoria - It's the final week of the matric exams for thousands of Grade 12 learners from across the country

Nelspruit - The final 2010 Visitor Information Centre (VIC), which will ensure tourists arriving in the city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup get the best advice and information, has been opened in Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the youth to play chess as the board game contributes to the development of strategic thinking which is an important element of life.