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Zuma hails Obama’s visit to SA

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says US President Barack Obama’s visit to the country will go down in history as a turning point in relations between the United States and South Africa.

Obama salutes Madiba

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Pretoria - US President Barack Obama used the official dinner hosted in his honour on Saturday to make a moving toast to former President Nelson Mandela.

Obama gets warm welcome in Soweto

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Johannesburg – US President Barack Obama was greeted with loud cheers and received a standing ovation before his major address at a packed University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus on Saturday.

Obama meets Mandela’s family

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Pretoria - US President Barack Obama took time out of his busy schedule to visit the family of ailing former President Nelson Mandela.

Obama, Zuma reflect on Mandela’s legacy

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Pretoria - Visiting US President Barack Obama and President Jacob Zuma have both highlighted the role played by former President Nelson Mandela in the country and praised him for his sacrifices.

Zuma, Obama united in boosting trade

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and US President Barack Obama emerged from their official bilateral meeting speaking in one voice on matters regarding trade and increased investment in the African continent, which is mutually beneficial.

Obama in Soweto

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Johannesburg – Soweto is a hive of activity this afternoon ahead of US President Barack Obama’s speech at the University of Johannesburg.

Molewa unveils major water infrastructure project

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Vaal Dam – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has launched a major water infrastructure project, which is aimed at addressing water supply and sanitation backlogs to millions of households.

Zuma, Obama in talks

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and visiting US President Barack Obama are locked in an official bilateral meeting in Pretoria.

Obama arrives in SA

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Johannesburg - US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday evening on a three-day official visit aimed at promoting bilateral ties and seeking business opportunities.

Motorists to dig deeper for fuel

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Pretoria – The petrol price is expected to increase by 84 cents a litre, the Department of Energy said on Friday.

GCIS joins 49M

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Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has pledged its commitment to the 49M energy saving campaign.

Mining industry framework to be signed on July 3

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Johannesburg – Mining companies, trade unions and government departments will meet on July 3 to sign a framework aimed at rooting out unrest and restoring investor confidence in the sector.

Madiba a people's person - Kathrada

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Johannesburg – As messages of support keep pouring in for former President Nelson Mandela, struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has shared fond memories of Madiba.

Pretoria gears up for Obama visit

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Pretoria - The Presidency says it’s all systems go for the historic visit of US President Barack Obama to South Africa.