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Third fire at Pretoria Magistrates Court

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Pretoria - A fire broke out in one of the Prosecutors offices at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, the third fire at the building this week.

Commission reaffirms role in protecting religious rights

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Pretoria - The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission) says its role of fostering social cohesion remains relevant as democracy continues to grow in South Africa.

World celebrates Day for Biological Diversity

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Cape Town - Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi is expected to address a gala dinner to mark International Day for Biological Diversity on Thursday.

Strict selection, vetting of new investigators

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Cape Town - Investigators wishing to be part of the new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will undergo a stringent and comprehensive selection process.

SA calls for aid to be allowed into Sri Lanka

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Pretoria -South Africa has called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently allow humanitarian aid into areas affected by violence, as well a access to international media.

Ministry defends stay at Cape Town hotel

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Cape Town - Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, did not stay in lavish suites during his stay at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, his ministry said on Thursday.

High praise for new DPCI head

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Cape Town - The head of the new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Anwar Dramat has been praised for the role he has played in crime combating.

Cabinet pleased with electoral process

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Pretoria - Cabinet has expressed satisfaction with the running of the country's fourth democratic election and thanked South Africans for turning out in large numbers to make their mark.

Johannesburg testing stations closed

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Johannesburg - Testing stations in Johannesburg and certain Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) offices are expected to remain closed on Thursday due to a lack of staff.

French police help train SA members

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Rustenburg - The French Gendarmerie and French National Police have partnered with the South African Police Services (SAPS) to train members in crowd control ahead of the 2009 Confederations Cup.

Violence flares up in Standerton

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Standerton - Violence has again flared up in the Sakhile informal settlement near Standerton, with residents looting and burning down the shop of a foreign national.

Soweto Derby, a dress rehearsal for June

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Johannesburg - This weekend's Soweto Derby will be a good indication of the country's preparedness to especially handle large crowds, ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup in June.