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SA urged to register to vote

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Pretoria - The MEC for the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Mpumalanga, Madala Masuku has called on all prospective voters, especially in the province, to visit their voting stations to register or check whether their names appear on the voters' roll of their voting districts, this weekend on 5-6 February.

Rabies deadly, but preventable

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Pretoria - The health department has warned people who have been in direct contact with a rabies infected dog to contact their nearest health facility to receive the correct treatment.

Sedibe, SAFA part ways

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) is currently searching for a Chief Executive Officer who will take the association to greater heights.

Chickenpox outbreak hits Limpopo school

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Pretoria - A chickenpox outbreak has struck Koedoeskop Primary in Limpopo. The Department of Health and Social Development forced the school to shut its doors after 93 pupils and one teacher were infected by the disease.

UJ to honour mother who died in stampede

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Johannesburg – One of the gates at the University of Johannesburg is to be renamed in honour of Gloria Sekwena, the mother of a prospective undergraduate student who lost her life during a stampede at the university last year.

Prestigious award for SA's auditor general

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Pretoria - In a first for Africa, the office of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) received global recognition for its contribution to the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) by being presented with the prestigious Jorg Kandutsch Award.

Youngsters urged to join maritime

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called on South Africans to participate more in the maritime industry, which offers international opportunities for travel, training and work.

Team to asses flood damage

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Pretoria - A high-powered government delegation, including representatives of the national disaster management centre, is to visit different parts of the country to assess damaged caused by the recent floods.

Apply now Campaign bearing positive results

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Johannesburg - The Apply now/Khetha Career Guidance Campaign seems to be bearing positive results as the process for first year students to register for the 2013 academic year saw fewer late applications and less hiccups.

Registration opens for ABET schools

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Mbombela - People in Mpumalanga who were unable to complete their schooling are being urged to register early for next year's Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) classes.