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President Jacob Zuma welcomes media letters

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President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the letters he has received from various media groupings locally and internationally, raising their concerns about the Protection of Information Bill, as well as the ruling party's Media Appeals Tribunal.

Cabinet backs Defence Minister

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Pretoria- Cabinet has expressed its full support to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans following reports that the Minister had refused to table an interim report to the Portfolio Committee on Defence.

Derby-Lewis won't be released in Oct

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Pretoria - The Department of Correctional Services has refuted reports that Clive Derby-Lewis, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Chris Hani, is to be placed on parole in October.

Science challenged to do more to address poverty

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Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has encouraged delegates at the 22nd International Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) conference to use science as a means to address the challenges that stand in the way of development.

North West people test for HIV

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Pretoria - A total of 365 117 people in the North West province have been tested for HIV since the launch of HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign in April.

Govt working on new growth path

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Pretoria - The new growth path, aimed at providing a policy framework for a labour intensive growth strategy, is currently being finalised within government.

New homes for Kwanokuthula residents

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Plettenberg Bay - The mood was jubilant when several residents from the impoverished township of Kwanokuthula in Plettenberg Bay were given keys to their new homes over the weekend.

Poverty a danger to SA's prosperity - Motlanthe

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Plettenberg Bay - Unless serious interventions are taken to address poverty at household level, government may struggle to address the plight of poor South Africans for years to come, warned Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Parents wish matriculants all the best

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Pretoria - Parents and well-wishers gathered outside schools in Pretoria early this morning to wish the Class of 2010 well ahead of their first exam paper.

SANDF deployed to SA hospitals

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Pretoria- The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been roped in to help at 32 hospitals across the country during the public service strike.

Stay focused, minister tells matrics

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Pretoria - As the final matric exams commence today, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged learners to remain focused, calm and study up to the last minute.

Ndebele lashes out at unlawful drivers

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele has issued a stern warning to reckless and unlicensed drivers following a weekend of death on the country's roads.