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Tshwane prepares to roll out 2010 red carpet

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Pretoria - As a host city of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the City Tshwane says it will use next week's game between Bafana Bafana and Denmark as a test of the City's readiness for the biggest soccer showpiece in the world.

A prayer for Bafana Bafana

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Pretoria - Scores of people descended on Super Stadium, Atteridgeville on Saturday to pray for the national soccer team Bafana Bafana ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Break the silence says Modiselle

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Klerksdorp - North West Premier, Maureen Modiselle, was one of the first people to get tested at the province's launch of the HIV, Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign on Friday.

All roads lead to 2010 World Cup

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With just 10 days to go before the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer event to hit African soil, there is no question that the country is ready to host a spectacular and memorable extravaganza and with the teams steadily streaming in, the country's road and infrastructure systems look set to transport the millions of fans that will be travelling countrywide.

Xingwana condemns teen rape, calls for tougher action

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Pretoria - The Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, on Thursday joined the rest of the country in condemning the rape and mutilation of Bredasdorp teenager, Anene Booysen.

President Zuma appoints judges

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed 12 judges to the various Divisions of the High Court, upon the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.

Bafana players last chance to impress Parreira

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Pretoria - Carlos Alberto Parreira will use today's friendly against Guatemala in Polokwane to give his players a final opportunity to impress him before he trims down the squad to 23 players for the World Cup.

World Cup fever grips City of Tshwane

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Pretoria - Soccer fans, young and old braved the cold weather in Pretoria this morning and came in their numbers to view and pose for pictures with the FIFA World Cup trophy currently on display at the Tshwane City hall.

Youth unemployment still high

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Pretoria- All African Commonwealth countries are faced with a large number of unemployed youth said Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor

Khune, Masilela ease fears over injuries

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana's regular goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune and defender, Tsepo Masilela have been declared medically fit for tonight's warm up match against Guatemala in Polokwane.

Bafana players' last chance to impress Parreira

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Pretoria - Carlos Alberto Parreira will use today's friendly against Guatemala in Polokwane to give his players a final opportunity to impress him before he trims down the squad to 23 players for the World Cup

Stadiums ready for crucial test

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Pretoria - South Africa's iconic stadiums that have been built for the FIFA World Cup have been declared ready for the tournament. This as the country embarks on a final countdown to kick-off.

KZN learners urged to go back to school

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Pretoria - With 69 days before the start of matric examinations, KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Senzo Mchunu has urged all Grade 12 learners to go back to school and start preparing for the exams.