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480 000 job opportunities created by govt

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Cape Town - Government created 480 000 public works job opportunities by the end of December, falling just three percent short of the target set by President Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nation Address last year.

Dozen nabbed for Reconciliation Day robbery

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Pretoria - Twelve suspects were arrested by the Tshwane Metro Police for robbing people of their possessions at the Day of Reconciliation celebrations at Derdepoort Park near Esselyn in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Economic support measures to remain in place

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Cape Town - Support measures that government had put in place for businesses and citizens to help the country weather the effects of the recession would remain in place for now said President Jacob Zuma, while revealing that further measures would be taken to boost the economic recovery.

Motlanthe praises contribution of Indians to SA

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Cape Town - The positive experience that Indians played in the reconstruction and development of South Africa is an example of how immigrants can help build a country, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said last night.

Fund to tackle housing shortage

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Cape Town - Government plans to set up a guarantee fund of R1 billion to incentivise the private banking and housing sector to develop new products to meet the country's housing demand.

OSD for docs before Christmas

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Pretoria - Doctors will be paid their Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) money today, says the Department of Health.

The Manto funeral service roadmap

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Pretoria - Motorists are advised to avoid several streets in Pretoria due to the memorial and funeral services of former Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.

Checkmate President Zuma

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Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma is to participate in the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Chess Tournament tomorrow.

Government means business on performance

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Cape Town - The Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation has unveiled 12 performance outcomes and measurable targets a day after President Jacob Zuma announced in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) that government departments' performance will be monitored.

Final week for matric exams

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Pretoria - It's the final week of the matric exams for thousands of Grade 12 learners from across the country

Final 2010 info centre opens in Mpumalanga

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Nelspruit - The final 2010 Visitor Information Centre (VIC), which will ensure tourists arriving in the city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup get the best advice and information, has been opened in Mpumalanga.

Zuma on chess, strategy and life

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the youth to play chess as the board game contributes to the development of strategic thinking which is an important element of life.

Pretoria crematorium reopens

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Pretoria - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality's crematorium which was supposed to have been used for the cremation of former Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has been reopened.