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Burgersfort - Learners at three municipalities in Limpopo have been given state-of-the-art schools to help reduce overcrowding and ensure easier access.

Mbombela - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has reshuffled his executive committee to respond to demands from the public that development and service delivery be accelerated.

Pretoria - Scores of taxi bosses have gathered at the North Gauteng High Court ahead of the ruling on the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) later this afternoon.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended good wishes to the Hindu, Tamil, Gujerati and other communities as they prepare to celebrate Diwali or Deepavali, as it is known, on Friday.

Pretoria - Failure to conserve the environment could lead to worsened poverty and more serious challenges for the government, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

Pretoria - Newly appointed Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele has promised to serve and protect the people of his municipality with unrelenting dedication, selflessness and commitment.

Johannesburg - Police have promised to put the joy back into this festive season, warning that opportunistic criminals hoping to make merry during the holidays will have no place to hide.

Polokwane - The involvement of examiners in a massive licence scam at privately run vehicle and driver test centres in Limpopo is a disgrace, says Roads and Transport MEC Pinky Kekana.

Durban - KwaZulu-Natal will be illuminated this weekend as Hindus celebrate one of the most auspicious festivals, Diwali. BuaNews takes a closer look at the festival of lights.

Pretoria - Patients who are unhappy about the Department of Health's services will soon be able to raise their concerns through a new 24 hour toll free line.

Pretoria - The Solar Park Conference held in Upington recently marked an important milestone in the realisation of the project, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.

Johannesburg - The night sky over Johannesburg will be set alight this evening when Hindu residents celebrate the festival of lights Diwali.

Pretoria - Registered voters going to the polls on Wednesday can take comfort in the fact that more than 300 international observers will be overseeing the electoral process to ensure its free and fair.

Johannesburg - It's official, the Rea Vaya buses will hit the streets of Johannesburg on Monday morning.

Parliament, 17 September 2009 - The Portfolio Committee on Communications today met and finalised the selection of 12 candidates for the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board.