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Singing to the beat of freedom

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Pretoria – From Alex to Gugulethu, South Africans are famous the world over for their love of music and dance - which is little wonder a national song would be chosen as the most appropriate form of expression, to mark the momentous celebration of 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy.

School improvement plan put to the test

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Pretoria – The importance of the Secondary School Improvement Programme (SSIP) will be pushed to the fore, as Gauteng matrics will for the first time write the National Senior Certificate exams based on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS).

Applications for special votes open Monday

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Pretoria – The Independent Electoral Commission says applications for special votes in this year’s national and provincial elections will open next Monday.

Gauteng Premier condemns Eldorado Park murder

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Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has condemned the murder and rape of a woman whose body was found near a school in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg.

HRDC pledges support for small business

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Pretoria - The Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) has pledged its support for small business and quality education to help the country meet its development goals.

President Zuma submits report to Parliament

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has submitted a response to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Max Sisulu, in relation to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on the security upgrades at his Nkandla residence.

Objections to candidates now closed

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Pretoria - By the 5pm cut-off on Tuesday, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had received in excess of 40 submissions regarding objections to candidates of political parties for the upcoming national and provincial elections.

Call to transform Africa's prisons

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Pretoria - African leaders in Correctional Services have been urged to spare no effort in transforming the prisons inherited from colonial and repressive regimes into correctional facilities that rehabilitate offenders.

Better prospects for FET graduates

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Pretoria – The chances of getting decent work experience has increased for Further Education and Training (FET) college graduates in the Free State, with the launch of the graduate placement programme in that province on Tuesday.

Gauteng has a good story to tell

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Pretoria - Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has welcomed the 2012 Household Survey Report by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which confirms a dramatic increase in antiretroviral (ARV) treatment coverage in the province.