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National Heritage Council optimistic after SONA

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Pretoria - The National Heritage Council (NHC) said it was optimistic and looking forward to support from government after yesterday's State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Jacob Zuma.

Opening of Parly to be a traditional affair

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Cape Town - Parliament will open in traditional splendour on Wednesday for President Jacob Zuma's maiden State of the Nation Address during a joint sitting of both houses.

More bodies of illegal miners found

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Pretoria - The number of bodies of illegal miners discovered at the Eland shaft at the Harmony Gold Mine in the Free State has risen to 61.

SA, China strengthen ties

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Pretoria - The signing of several agreements in various fields will serve to strengthen the already cordial ties between South Africa and China, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.

Health services in place, ready for Confeds Cup

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The Department of Health is confident medical services are in place to cater for emergencies that might arise during the upcoming 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, writes Gabi Khumalo.

Search for missing soldier in CAR continues

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Pretoria – The search for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who went missing during clashes with rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) over the weekend, continues.

SA leads in investor confidence

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Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Dr Zweli Mkhize, is confident that South Africa continues to be among the preferred countries for investment.

Grant helps university to cut fee increase

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Pretoria - A grant allocated by the Department of Education to the University of Pretoria has allowed the institution to reduce the planned 2009 fee increase by at least one percent.

SA needs to develop patriotism ahead of Confeds Cup

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Pretoria - With the FIFA Confederations Cup just around the corner, government has urged South Africans to develop a sense of patriotism and pride towards the country and its national symbols.

EU calls for resolution to Zimbabwe situation

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Cape Town - European Union (EU) President and Czech Republic Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg on Friday called for a resolution to end the political and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe.

Loftus Stadium ready to be handed over to FIFA

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Pretoria - With all the infrastructure changes and upgrades completed, the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria is ready to be handed over to FIFA for the upcoming Confederations Cup.

Santana names final Bafana Bafana squad

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Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana has named the 23-man squad which will represent South Africa in the forthcoming FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup.