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Cape Town – South Africans will have one more feat to celebrate on April 27, as the country’s democracy steadily matures.

Pretoria – The national roll-out of the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of antiretrovirals (ARVs) on 1 April 2013 has been described as a life saver, which will lead to less people dying of Aids related illnesses.

Pretoria- “I’m proud to show the world that there are success stories where government is investing.”

Parliament - President Jacob Zuma is putting the final touches to his speech at home before his maiden State of the Nation Address to the first joint sitting of a newly-constituted Parliament.

Parliament - Despite the cold and wet start to the opening of Parliament, colourful dresses and vibrant fashion have once again lined the red carpet.

KwaZulu-Natal - Some rural communities in the province have expressed optimism about their future after yesterday's State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address will be broadcast live over a number of mediums tomorrow to ensure all South Africans get a chance to catch the important event.

Johannesburg - With only ten days left to the FIFA Confederations Cup, the City of Joburg is ready to provide efficient transport services to soccer fans attending the games at Ellis Park Stadium.

Durban - More than 21 000 criminals were reigned in during the festive season clampdown by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison.

Klerkraal - A bus accident in the Klerkskraal area near Ventersdorp in the North West, has claimed the lives of seven people and seriously injured 68 others when it overturned on the N14 on Sunday.

Johannesburg - National Police Week, which was launched on Monday by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng, will be used as a key venture to combat crime in the province.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency Manto Tshabalala Msimang has
reassured the employees of the National Youth Commission (NYC) and Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF) that their jobs will be safe when the two institutions merge.

Rustenburg - The Platinum City, which is a host city for the FIFA Confederation Cup, is expected to come to a standstill on Wednesday for a show of forces as the soccer fever grips the country.

Pretoria - The death toll at the Harmony Gold mine in the Free State has risen to 82, following the discovery of another body on Monday.

Ekurhuleni - The HIV and AIDS support group initiated by the Ekurhuleni Municipality is helping to improve the wellness of employees and encourage communities to disclose their status in order to get help.