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IEC receives 338 objections against party candidates

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Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received 338 objections against candidates' lists submitted by political party's that will be contesting the 2009 General Elections.

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.

Commission warns of corruption in 2010 tenders

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Pretoria - Greater care must be taken to decrease the risk of corrupt practices in the awarding 2010 FIFA World Cup tenders, says the Public Service Commission (PSC).

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.

North West EMS ready host safe 2010

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North West - The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the North West is well prepared to handle emergency situations which may arise during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

G8 summit in new push for global financial reform

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Italy - Leaders from the Group of Eight industrialised countries and emerging economies are expected to make a new push for the reform of the global financial system when they meet for the G8 summit as from Wednesday.