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NW MEC calls for eligible voters to register

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Pretoria - North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Paul Sebego, has called on all eligible voters in the province to go out in their numbers and register for the upcoming local government elections.

Unemployment a national priority: Marcus

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Pretoria - South Africa's biggest internal challenge is unemployment, currently in excess of 25 percent. There is no doubt that addressing this must be the national policy priority, says Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus.

Municipalities' funding systems need make-over

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Pretoria - The current formula of funding for municipalities is flawed, unsustainable, and requires immediate review if the developmental imperatives of the country are to be met.

E Cape school gets much needed furniture

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Pretoria - Pupils at the Gqubeni Junior Primary School have learned to make do under tough conditions but thanks to a generous donation, their school days are about to become a little more comfortable.

Municipality to bury mother, three children

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Thohoyandou - A Limpopo municipality has undertaken to organise a funeral for a mother and three children who are believed to have died of smoke inhalation when a fire broke out in their home.

Your chance to register

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Pretoria - If you are one of the millions of South Africans who have not yet registered to vote, today and Sunday is your chance to go to your nearest voting station to sign yourself up for one of the most important building blocks of democracy.

New library in KZN brings hope

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Durban - Young children in Eshowe have big dreams, to become doctors, news readers and social workers to help their communities.

Banyana CAF team to be announced

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Pretoria - Banyana Head Coach Augustine Makalakalane is expected to announce his 21 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women Championship team on Thursday.
Currently, there are 23 players at the camp and Makalakalane will drop two players from his provisional squad which will represent the country.

Govt welcomes signing of wage offer

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Pretoria - Government has welcomed the signing of the wage settlement offer by 66 percent of unions as represented in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC).

Plan to ensure fuel supply

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Pretoria - The Department of Energy has released Draft Regulations in a bid to ensure security of fuel supply in the event of unexpected major disasters.

IEC to visit the ill, heavily pregnant

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Polokwane - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Limpopo will visit heavily pregnant and seriously ill people at their homes to help them register to vote today and Sunday.

Residents delay opening of voting station in Limpopo

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Polokwane - Avon residents in Senwabarwana, Limpopo, angered by the demarcation of their wards have allegedly threatened officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) with violence if they open a voting station there.