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Phones to assist with World Cup emergencies

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Pretoria - Eighty thousand mobile phones have been handed over to the Health and Police Ministries to enable the departments to deal effectively with emergencies during the FIFA World Cup.

Positive World Cup coverage a boost for SA tourism

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Pretoria - The positive global media coverage South Africa has received during the 2010 World Cup has exceeded all expectations and will benefit the country's tourism industry long after the tournament ends.

Campaign encourages green tourism

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Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have launched the Green Passport Campaign aimed at encouraging visitors to make responsible travel choices whilst visiting South Africa for the FIFA World Cup.

Zuma welcomes new ambassadors to SA

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has accepted diplomatic credentials from six new ambassadors and high commissioners during a ceremony at the Presidential Guest House on Tuesday.

Bafana confident of win against Mexico

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Johannesburg - The opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup between Bafana Bafana and Mexico at Soccer City on Friday promises to be a thrilling encounter, but Bafana players are more than aware that the Mexicans will be tough opponents to beat.

KZN's new website to draw tourists

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Durban - KwaZulu-Natal's new website will help tourists to make last minute bookings for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond.

World Cup surprise for Durban couple

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Durban - Nomfundo Dzingwa was excited about the 2010 FIFA World Cup like all South Africans but a phone call from her fianc,e changed that.

Ghana squad to face Bafana named

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Pretoria - Ghana head coach, Milovan Rajevac, has included 12 players from his 2010 FIFA World squad for the friendly match against Bafana Bafana on August 11 at Soccer City.

Commuters give Gautrain thumbs up

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Johannesburg - Hundreds of Johannesburg residents, who boarded the Gautrain on Tuesday, have given the high speed train the thumbs up.

Massive blow for Portugal

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Durban - Portugal have been dealt a severe blow after their star winger, Nani, has joined the causality list ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.