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Afcon Week to kick off tomorrow

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Pretoria - South Africa will kick off the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Week celebrations at Freedom Park in Pretoria on Wednesday with a prayer session for the successful hosting of the 2013 tournament.

Banyana ready to take on Nigeria

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Pretoria - Banyana Banyana will be out to record their first ever win over Nigeria when the two African women's football powers meet in the semi-final of the 2012 CAF African Women Championship.

New legacy museums, centre to launch this year

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Cape Town - Ahead of the Freedom Day celebrations on Friday, the Department of Arts and Culture revealed that it would launch three new museums and a heritage centre this year to honour the memory and history of those that fought for freedom.

Narysec the future of rural development in SA

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Johannesburg - The National Rural Youth Service Corps (Narysec) is the future of rural development in South Africa, says Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti.

Petrol price to rise by 28 cents

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Pretoria - Consumers will not be pleased by the announcement by the Energy Department on Wednesday that the petrol price is to increase by 28 cents a litre.

Ndebele calls for cooperation ahead of e-toll

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has encouraged motorists in Gauteng to cooperate ahead of the implementation of the freeway e-toll system, which goes live on 30 April.

Rhino killings rise to 227

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Pretoria - Since the beginning of the year, a total of 227 rhinos have been lost to illegal killings.

New CEO for Broadband Infraco

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Pretoria - Puleng Sejanamane has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of telecommunication provider Broadband Infraco, the Department of Public Enterprises said on Wednesday.

SARS pounce on drug smuggling suspects at OR Tambo

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Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs team at OR Tambo International Airport has prevented more than 17kg of drugs from entering the country over the past few days.

SA committed to building a better world

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Pretoria - Not shying away from the challenges and uncertainties faced by the world today, South Africa remains committed to building a better world.