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Volksrust - The Mpumalanga municipality which was put under administration in February because of poor service delivery and financial control is showing signs of improvement.

Mthatha - The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has set up a special team to fast-track the investigation into the cause of death of eight people from the Mpeko village in the Eastern Cape, following reports of contaminated water.

Mdantsane - Jubilant Bafana Bafana supporters have converged at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium to rally behind the national team and witness the official opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - With just hours before the kick-off to the much anticipated FIFA Confederations Cup, soccer fans are confident that it will be a success.

Komatipoort - South Africa and Mozambique are to integrate the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia border posts to improve safety and security measures at the border.

Pretoria - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has officially opened the newly upgraded streets in the vicinity of the Loftus Versveld Stadium to accommodate the expected influx of traffic volumes during the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Johannesburg - Soccer teams and FIFA delegations arriving at OR Tambo International Airport for the FIFA Confederations Cup are being facilitated through a special terminal.

Polokwane - The Limpopo Provincial Government is to increase the number of Adult Basic Education and Training centres by 45, over the next five years.

Johannesburg - Teaching and mid-year examinations at Soweto schools resumed without any hiccups on Friday following the suspension of a week-long strike by members of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU).

Mdantsane - Jubilant Bafana Bafana supporters have converged at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium to rally behind the national team and witness the official opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Johannesburg - The Johannesburg Metro Police have warned football fans making their way to the Ellis Park stadium for the first game of the 2009 FIFA Confederations that the park and ride facilities at the stadium are full.

Pretoria - To help accelerate household targeting and indigent support initiatives, government has developed and implemented the Credible Indigent Policy Assessment Framework.

Johannesburg - Jubilant soccer fans have already started to take their seats at the Ellis Park stadium ahead of the 4pm kick-off to the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Johannesburg - Local bars, restaurants and entertainment places are expected to stay open until the early hours of this morning to accommodate the large number of soccer fans who will be celebrating the opening of the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - The South African Department of Safety and Security has signed an agreement with the French Embassy to strengthen the country's capacity in the fight against transnational organised crime and terrorism.