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SA, Switzerland to strengthen relations

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Pretoria - South Africa and Switzerland are set to strengthen bilateral relations at the upcoming South Africa-Switzerland (SA-SWISS) 3rd Annual High Level Consultations (HLC) on Tuesday.

22 April to be a public holiday

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Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has declared 22 April 2008 a public holiday to allow South Africans to exercise their democratic right to vote

Motorists urged to exercise caution

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Pretoria - As the Easter holiday season approaches, Transport Minister Ben Martins has called on all road users to exercise extra caution and obey all rules of the road.

Campaign to clean Jukskei River kicks off

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Johannesburg - A Litter Free Campaign is underway at the Jukskei River in Alexandra, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to clean and protect its environment.

Deputy President concerned at slow ticket sales

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Pretoria - Deputy President Baleka Mbete has expressed concern at the slow ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and has urged South Africans and Africans to start buying more tickets.

Govt winning fight on poverty - report

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Pretoria - Government has over the years intensified its poverty reduction efforts with the number of people living below the poverty line declining from 53 percent in 1996 to 41percent in 2007.

Govt to improve rail security

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Cape Town - Government is paying special attention to improving security measures within the rail environment, says Transport Minister, Sibusiso Ndebele on Tuesday.

SA to attend TICAD IV follow-up meeting

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Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe will lead a delegation to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development TICAD IV follow up meeting ion Gaborone this weekend.

NW to upgrade intervention sites for truck drivers

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North West - The North West Department of Health and Social Development will this financial year upgrade intervention sites, which are used to help prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS among truck drivers and sex workers.