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Learners warned to pull up their socks

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Pretoria - In a bid to address the problem of late comers, Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creecy has launched "Operation Wakeup" to ensure that learners wake up and arrive at school on time.

Hope for SA's street kids

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Pretoria - Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana and Social Development Deputy Minister, Maria Ntuli, will on Monday launch the National Strategy for Children Living and Working on the Streets in Bloemfontein.

SA, France to strengthen ties

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will this week pay a state visit to France aimed at deepening bilateral political and economic relations with that country.

Presidency removes fake Facebook pages

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Pretoria - The Presidency has removed fake pages on Facebook, put up by imposters claiming to speak on behalf of the man holding the highest office in the land, President Jacob Zuma.

Wheels of justice to turn faster.

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Pretoria - Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Jeff Radebe, will on Monday open a R35 million new wing of the Western Cape High Court to provide additional space for courtrooms and judges' chambers.

Boy killed, 150 homeless after tornado strikes

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Pretoria - An eight-year-old boy was killed and many were left homeless when a tornado ripped through the Masechaba Extension 2 area in Duduza, outside Nigel, on Sunday night.

Nurses pay tribute to MaSisulu

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Pretoria - The South African Nursing Council (SANC) has described the late Albertina Sisulu as a pioneer, who used adversity as a driving force for community-oriented nursing.

Govt on track with R9bn jobs fund: Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says government's R9 billion jobs fund and the R20 billion tax incentive scheme announced earlier this year are being implemented.

Refurbished F State hotel to stimulate job creation

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Free State - Environmental and Water Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, says the newly refurbished Golden Gate Hotel in Qwaqwa will play a role in providing jobs and creating wealth for the area.

Women must 'invest in their health'

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Pretoria - With October being International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is encouraging all women to invest in their health by learning how to detect various female cancers early.

SA suspends exports of some animal products

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Cape Town - Government has with immediate effect suspended exports of all cloven hoofed animal products because of a suspected outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in some parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Defence announces new appointments

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Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced the appointment of senior officials in her department.

Sisulu funeral to be held in Soweto

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Johannesburg - The funeral of the late African National Congress stalwart Albertina Sisulu will be held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday 11 June, the Presidency said on Sunday.

Bafana moves closer to 2012 Afcon

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana's goalless draw in Cairo edged them closer to the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) champions, while dampening any chance for Egypt to qualify.