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Disability framework for local Govt launched

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Pretoria - Government has developed a framework outlining specific measures local government can take to include people with disabilities into its workforce so they can actively participate in service delivery.

SA encouraged by French commitment to improve trade

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Pretoria - Despite a drop in total trade between France and South Africa from R32 billion in 2008 to R23 billion in 2009, Pretoria says it is encouraged by French President Nicolas Sarkozy's commitment to strengthen economic relations, which are viewed as vital by President Jacob Zuma's administration to create much needed jobs.

President welcomes intl soccer fans

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has sent a warm welcome to the international soccer fans currently in the country for the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Bafana Bafana through to semifinals

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Bloemfontein - Bafana Bafana are through to the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-finals, despite losing 2-nil to Spain in their last group A match in Free State Stadium last night.

Govt's greening programme exceeds target

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Cape Town - Government has successfully implemented its national greening pragramme and has in the past three years reached and exceeded its million-trees-a year target.

Minister urges businesses to support schools

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Pretoria - Education Minister Naledi Pandor has challenged South African businesses to help build a numerate, literate and technologically advanced society by supporting and adopting schools.

NW MEC committed to health, social service delivery

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North West - North West MEC for Health and Social Development, Rebecca Kasienyane, has pledged her undivided attention and leadership to accelerate health and social service delivery in the province.

Witnesses served subpoenas in Selebi investigation

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Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it has served subpoenas to witnesses from whom it sought cooperation with regard to the investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi.

NW builds 60 houses for abandoned farm workers

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Willow Park - The community of Willow Park, made up of abandoned farm workers, has started to see progress in the North West Department of Local Government and Housing's plans to build 60 emergency houses for them to occupy.

Ban launches Mideast ceasefire mission for Gaza

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Cairo - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon began an intensive mission to try to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, as the reported death toll from Israel's 19-day offensive against Hamas topped 1 000.

Political parties pledge not to fight for votes

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Johannesburg - Political parties registered to contest the 18 May municipal elections in Gauteng have signed a code of conduct aimed at creating a conducive environment consistent with democratic elections.