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Pretoria - In honour of those who took part in the first democratic elections on 27 April 1994, the North West will accelerate the speed of quality housing delivery in the province.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says Africans should use the celebration of Africa Day to unite in their hearts and minds and renew their commitment and dedication to the principles of the founding fathers

Nelspruit - The Mpumalanga government plans to make Grade R (reception year) free and compulsory in all primary schools in the province by 2014.

Johannesburg - A separate terminal has been set up at OR Tambo International Airport for the 31 soccer teams that will be arriving in South Africa for the FIFA World Cup, Airports Company South Africa said on Tuesday.

Johannesburg - Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Bheki Nkosi, has condemned the setting alight of a Metrorail train at Park Station, where a number of coaches were burnt by unknown people around 4am this morning.

Pretoria - Learners in the Western Cape are set to have a shorter holiday during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Durban - The international community can learn a lot from Africa's way of doing things said KwaZulu-Natal Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation MEC, Weziwe Thusi.

Pretoria - The Australian national soccer team is set to land at the OR International Airport this evening

Pretoria - The seven police officers who were tragically killed in a helicopter crash last week will be honoured by colleagues and family during a memorial service on Thursday.

Pretoria- Over 65 percent of staff at Transnet reported for work yesterday following days of protest action, said Transnet

Pretoria - Gauteng's Community Safety MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu has set aside the largest portion of his department's budget for road safety but also prioritised initiatives aimed at women and youth

Johannesburg- Tickets for the Bafana Bafana friendly international against Colombia at Soccer City tomorrow evening are selling like hot cakes says South African Football Association (Safa) CEO Leslie Sedibe

Nelspruit - Four people died and five families were left homeless in Mpumalanga after a fire burnt down seven shacks in Mashishing (Lydenburg) on Saturday.

Pretoria - Taking the lead in the fight against HIV and AIDS, the Free State kicked off its HIV, Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign at the Louis Botha Hall today.

Durban - Government refuses to allow South Africa's indigenous knowledge to be stolen and is taking measures to document the important information.