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Zuma, Obama united in boosting trade

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and US President Barack Obama emerged from their official bilateral meeting speaking in one voice on matters regarding trade and increased investment in the African continent, which is mutually beneficial.

Obama in Soweto

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Johannesburg – Soweto is a hive of activity this afternoon ahead of US President Barack Obama’s speech at the University of Johannesburg.

Molewa unveils major water infrastructure project

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Vaal Dam – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has launched a major water infrastructure project, which is aimed at addressing water supply and sanitation backlogs to millions of households.

Zuma, Obama in talks

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and visiting US President Barack Obama are locked in an official bilateral meeting in Pretoria.

Obama arrives in SA

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Johannesburg - US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday evening on a three-day official visit aimed at promoting bilateral ties and seeking business opportunities.

Motorists to dig deeper for fuel

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Pretoria – The petrol price is expected to increase by 84 cents a litre, the Department of Energy said on Friday.

GCIS joins 49M

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Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has pledged its commitment to the 49M energy saving campaign.

Mining industry framework to be signed on July 3

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Johannesburg – Mining companies, trade unions and government departments will meet on July 3 to sign a framework aimed at rooting out unrest and restoring investor confidence in the sector.

Madiba a people's person - Kathrada

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Johannesburg – As messages of support keep pouring in for former President Nelson Mandela, struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has shared fond memories of Madiba.

Pretoria gears up for Obama visit

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Pretoria - The Presidency says it’s all systems go for the historic visit of US President Barack Obama to South Africa.

Top cop laid to rest

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Pretoria - Gauteng top cop, Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi, has been laid to rest today.

Madiba's condition improves

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Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition has stabilised, although he still remains critical, according to a statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday afternoon.

Zuma arrives at Pretoria hospital

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Pretoria hospital where former President Nelson Mandela is being treated for a recurring lung infection.

Woman's death casts spotlight on care for mentally ill

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise says the death of a woman, who is suspected to have fallen into a manhole in Bloemhof, raises questions on the level of care for the mentally ill within communities.