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Local govt elections 101 guide for journos

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Pretoria - In its quest to deepen democracy, the Open Society of South Africa (OSF-SA) launched a guide for journalists to write in-depth, accurate and balanced stories on the day of Local Government Elections - 18 May.

Communities need to learn value of libraries - MEC

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Mbombela - The burning of libraries is proof that communities need to be educated about the importance of these buildings, said Mpumalanga's culture, sport and recreation MEC Sibongile Manana.

Dept determined to stamp out corruption

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Parliament - The Minister of Provincial and Local Government Sicelo Shiceka says the corruption which has manifested itself in officials receiving kick-backs during tender processes, must be "sniffed out".

Truck driver charged for Tsvangirai's crash

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Harare - The driver of the truck which was involved in an accident with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's car, killing his wife, has appeared before the Chivhu Magistrate Court.

SA should lead fight against piracy off Africa

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South Africa has the capability to lead in the fight against piracy off the African continent, says Commander of the United States Naval Forces Mark Fitzgerald, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.

10 injured in Alabama shooting incident

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Washington - As many as 10 people, including the alleged gunman, were killed in a shooting spree in the south-eastern United States state of Alabama on Tuesday.

Police to hunt down men who shot member

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Pretoria - Gauteng police have said they will track down the gunmen who shot and killed a member of the Gauteng Traffic Police Anti-hijacking Unit on Wednesday night.

Govt, security forces to conduct 2010 training exercises

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Pretoria - Government, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are to conduct 2010 FIFA World Cup safety and security training exercise ahead of the two international soccer events.

Gauteng Education empowers matrics

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Johannesburg – Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creecy has unveiled a High School Turnaround Strategy which will empower over 5 000 matriculants annually with the appropriate skills and workplace experience.

Order for the election ballot papers drawn

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Johannesburg - The order of how the 26 political parties contesting the national elections will appear on the election ballot papers was decided at a draw in Johannesburg on Wednesday.