South Africa

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the abolition of the Stamp Duty Act with effect from midnight on 31 March 2009.

Vryheid - President Jacob Zuma has urged the public to participate in the debates and consultative process around the National Health Insurance (NHI).

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has conveyed condolences to the bereaved families of eight mineworkers killed in a crash involving a bus on the R501 in Doornfontein on Friday morning.

Durban - Since 2007 government has succeeded in enrolling over 690 775 patients into its anti retroviral treatment (ART) programme, says Deputy President Baleka Mbete.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has officially launched a unit that will ensure effective evaluation of the entire education system and development of schools.

Durban - United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton described her meeting with President Jacob Zuma in Durban as "extremely helpful".

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Honourable President Jacob Zuma
Honourable Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe
Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers
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Pretoria - Childline South Africa has hailed a decision to name and shame teachers convicted of sexual offences.

Vryheid - Police and law enforcement agencies will go out of their way to prevent human trafficking, particularly against women and children, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says President Jacob Zuma.

Durban - Local celebs agree they have an important role to play in spreading messages on HIV and AIDS prevention.

Johannesburg - In preparation for the much anticipated launch of Rea Vaya, South Africa's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, at the end of August, the City of Joburg will start closing off some traffic lanes.

London - Leaders from the Group of 20 (G-20) have agreed to fight protectionism at their first plenary session on Thursday morning.

KwaZulu-Natal - MECs responsible for environment portfolios in the provinces have called for an integrated anti-poaching strategy to halt the growing number of rhinos being killed by poachers.

Boksburg - The Department of Health will next month formally launch its strategic plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.

Durban - Proceedings at the Southern African AIDS Conference were disrupted for more than an hour on Thursday.