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Investigation reveals serious allegations at PetroSA

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Pretoria - An investigation initiated by the Department of Energy has revealed serious allegations against several officials at the national oil company PetroSA, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) said on Wednesday.

Athletics SA admits tests were conducted on Semenya

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Pretoria- Leonard Chuene, President of Athletics South Africa (ASA), has admitted that gender tests were conducted on Caster Semenya before she left for the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) world championships in Berlin.

Special voting kicks off

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Pretoria - Special voting got off to a slow start here on Monday with eligible voters expected to show up at voting stations around the city later today and tomorrow.

African Union Assembly holds a Special Session in Tripoli, Libya

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, supported by International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe and Defence Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla, is currently leading the South African delegation at the Special Session of the Assembly of the African Union, underway in Tripoli, Libya. The theme of the Special Session is 'Consideration and Resolution of Conflicts in Africa'.

Minister assures public of NHI's objective

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Johannesburg - Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured the public that the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) should not be perceived as a "monster".

Elderly thrilled to cast special votes

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Pretoria - Over 70 pensioners at the Sonnheim Retirement Centre could not hide their joy on Monday as they cast their special votes for the country's fourth democratic elections.

Companies urged to train commercial drivers

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Mafikeng - North West Public Safety MEC, Howard Yawa, has appealed to companies in the transport industry to put their drivers through driver skills enhancement programmes.

Public urged to keep safe in winter

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Johannesburg - Given the potential for fires in winter, Joburg's Emergency Management Services (EMS) is urging people to take precautions against the dangers associated with heaters, candles and paraffin stoves.

Second phase of 2010 tickets kicks off

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Johannesburg - The second round of ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has started, with approximately 100 000 tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.