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More women make up new National Assembly

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Parliament - Women's representation in the National Assembly has increased to 45 percent, putting South Africa third in the global women in Parliament rankings, behind Rwanda and Sweden.

2009 Confeds Cup match referees appointed

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Pretoria - With only 38 days left before the kick-off of the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, match officials, who will referee the tournament's matches, have been confirmed.

NW calls for partnerships to stimulate economic growth

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Pretoria - Delivering a R28 billion provincial budget on Tuesday at the North West Legislature, the MEC for Finance Paul Sebegoe made a call for public private partnership to stimulate economic growth, create jobs and reduce unemployment.

Voters begin queuing for 2009 election

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Pretoria - Registered voters have already begun queuing at polling stations around the country to make their mark in the country's fourth democratic elections today.

Zola Skweyiya resigns as MP

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Pretoria - The current Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, has resigned as a Member of Parliament and from politics, due to health reasons.

Home Affairs offices open

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Pretoria - Voters are reminded that the Department of Home Affairs offices are open today to assist voters who need to collect their Identity Documents.

Ndebele to launch transport month

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Johannesburg - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele will officially launch the annual Transport Month Campaign on Wednesday.

NW elects Modiselle as new premier

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Mafikeng - Outgoing MEC for Finance, Maureen Modiselle, has being officially elected as the premier of the North West province.