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World-class African line up for opening showpiece

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Johannesburg - The 2010 FIFA World Cup is set to kick-off in colorful, energetic, distinctly African musical fashion with a dynamic Opening Ceremony which is expected to be watched live by hundreds of millions of viewers in 215 countries.

Zuma brings child's wish to life

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Johannesburg - Orphaned 11-year-old Paul Jarvis' dream of meeting the country's first citizen in the flesh to "ask him a few questions" came true on Wednesday when President Jacob Zuma visited the Frances Vorwerg School in Johannesburg.

Environmental impact guideline for aquaculture published

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Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guideline for Aquaculture in South Africa, for public comment in Gazette No. 36145 of 11 February 2013.

Lap desks for Johannesburg school

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Pretoria - The spirit of the FIFA World Cup has not only gripped South Africans but the rest of the world as the Football Federation Australia (FFA) has pledged to buy thousands of lap desks to help the education of African children.

SAAF keeps match venues safe

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Pretoria - The South African Air Force (SAAF) has since the beginning of the World Cup managed to successfully secure all airspaces around match venues

Heavy traffic volumes expected

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Pretoria - Traffic volumes are expected to pick-up on all national routes later this afternoon when most holiday makers make their way to various destinations for the Easter weekend.

Bafana will win cup - Zuma

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Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana will beat Mexico on Friday and one of the six African teams, if not Bafana, will make it to the final of this year's FIFA World Cup, at least that's what President Jacob Zuma believes.

Traffic authorities mean business this Easter

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Pretoria - Traffic officials will be out in full force across the country to ensure that the high accident rate normally associated with the Easter long Weekend is minimised.

Danny K heats up Fan Fest

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Port Elizabeth - The unpleasant weather that hit Port Elizabeth on Tuesday did not keep football fans and fun lovers away from the FIFA Fan Fest at St George's Park.

Exam Crack Teams get working in KZN

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Pretoria - As the final year end exams draw closer, the KwaZulu-Natal Education department has established Provincial Exam Crack Teams (PECT) to identify subject related and other problems at all under-performing schools.

Soweto gears up for big 2010 party

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Pretoria - Thousands of people will this afternoon gather at Orlando Stadium in Soweto for the Pre-World Cup concert organised by FIFA.

Party of the decade

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It promises to be the mother of all parties; it's happening in our country and the world is invited!