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Load shedding, power cuts a learning experience - Eskom

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Johannesburg - The load shedding which wreaked havoc on South Africa's economy and businesses at the beginning of last year was a learning experience for Eskom, says Eskom Chief Executive Officer Jacob Maroga.

Date set for Sumbandila satellite launch

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Pretoria - The date for the launch of the much-anticipated SumbandilaSat science satellite has been set for 25 March by the Department of Science and Technology.

SA to celebrate 15 years of Human Rights

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Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe and the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Enver Surty are expected to be among some of the dignitaries attending national Human Rights Day celebrations in Galeshewe in the Northern Cape, on 21 March.

SA ready to host Festival of Champions

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Cape Town - South Africa is ready to host the FIFA Confederations Cup and government is confident it will be a resounding success, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

SA to host SADC Summit on Zim

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Pretoria - South African President and Chairperson of SADC, President Kgalema Motlanthe will on Monday host the Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria to discuss the situation in Zimbabwe.

500 Days Countdown to 2010 kicks off Monday

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Pretoria - Monday will mark 500 days before the kick off to the world's biggest sporting spectacle to be held for the first time on African soil, the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Dti notes requests for operational info on Lotto

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Pretoria - Requests to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) regarding operational information related to the National Lottery may negatively impact on the upcoming bidding process of awarding a new licence to operate the lottery, said the department.