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Pretoria - The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has appointed Bongani Gxilishe as its acting Director General as the contract for Sibongile Muthwa comes to an end.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has highlighted the importance of Maths literacy among school children, especially under the current economic climate.

Johannesburg - The St Stithians College in Johannesburg has issued a swine flu alert after one of its learners contracted the H1N1 virus.

Pretoria - Under the new leadership of Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa, Tshwane ratepayers can expect nothing but the best service delivery, he promised residents today.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa has paid tribute to the late Dr Charlotte Maxeke at the unveiling of a plague formally renaming the Johannesburg Academic Hospital.

Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development is expected to conclude an investigation into the conduct of three nurses which may have led to the death of a 12-year-old child, by the end of the week.

Pretoria - The Union Buildings was abuzz this morning with school children aged between 7 and 13 checking out the Presidency's new children's website.

New York - Former US President Bill Clinton on Wednesday hosted an exclusive Mandela Day Gala Dinner at the stunning Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday evening, ahead of Mandela Day.

Emalahleni - A man and woman who have been charged with printing fake matric certificates are expected to appear in the Witbank Magistrate's Court in Emalahleni on Friday.

Pretoria - A wind instrument in the shape of a kudu horn, the Kuduzela, has been launched in South Africa and is expected to become synonymous with football in South Africa.

Emalahleni - Nearly 2 000 children in townships around Siyabuswa and Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga will no longer have to walk to school.

Johannesburg - A state-of-the-art clinic, opened in Protea Glen, Soweto, on Friday, will go a long way in providing comprehensive reproductive and antenatal services to patients.

Durban - Members of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF), South African Police Services (SAPS) and Durban Metro Police's horse unit marched through the streets of Durban's city centre on Saturday to mark Mandela Day.

Pretoria - The 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) has saluted Madiba on his 91st birthday, describing him as the "volunteer-in-chief".

Johannesburg - While Madiba spent his 91st birthday at his home, he was definitely not alone with over 90 well-wishers including President Jacob Zuma and former Zambian President, Kenneth Kaunda visiting him.