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Pretoria - With the festive season in full swing, the City of Tshwane continues to clamp down on the illegal trade of fireworks.

Pretoria - The arrest of suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businesswoman and her family demonstrates the police's resolve to turn the tide against crime, says North West public safety MEC Howard Yawa.

Pretoria - Tshwane metro police made their biggest bust when they seized eight tonnes of illegal fireworks at an inner city shop on Monday.

Pretoria - More than 97 000 learners who were unsuccessful during last year's matric exams will today sit for the supplementary examinations.

In an effort to catalyse economic growth and development Government has embarked on the largest infrastructure investment programme this country has ever seen.

Cape Town - Government's main priority is to transform the health system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured people who are not convinced about the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.

Pretoria - The clean-up operation of medical waste that was dumped in Welkom was scheduled to start today, said the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Johannesburg - Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has assured traveling soccer fans that there was no need to worry about a shortage of fuel during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cape Town - A record 10 million tourists are expected to pass through South Africa's ports of entry this year, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

Cape Town - The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) is confident that the issue of reduction in interconnection fees by mobile operators will be finalised by June to allow cellphone users to enjoy cheaper rates.

Pretoria - The Tshwane Community Safety Department has unveiled a series of measures to prevent drowning during the rainy season.

Pretoria - Motorists driving along the notorious R573 Moloto/KwaMhlanga road will no longer have to endure the pothole-ridden road thanks to extensive roadworks that will commence on Wednesday.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday described his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) as an indication of a new era of doing things in Government.

Cape Town - Further talks with the parties involved will need to take place before a decision can be made on the change of the capital city's name to Tshwane, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Lottery operator Gidani has dispelled reports that a deaf Cape Town man is the winner of the R91 million jackpot in the operator's Power Ball game.