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AG notes fewer clean audits

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Pretoria - Although only 117 out of a total 536 audited government entities received a clean audit, showing slow progress towards a total clean administration, the office of the Auditor General is pleased at measures taken by government to bolster public service governance.

Air of excitement as Parliament readies to meet

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Cape Town - There's an air of excitement and anticipation here this morning, as Parliament's National Assembly (NA) gets ready to meet for the first time to swear in its 400 new members, elect its Presiding Officers and elect the President of the Republic of South Africa.

Preparations start early in Parliament

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Parliament - There is a hive of activity around Parliament as staff got an early start, even as the mist and darkness was still settling over Cape Town this morning.

IEC concerned about bad weather conditions

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Pretoria - With less than 24 hours before polling stations open, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is concerned about the current bad weather conditions experienced in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

New and old faces arrive at Parliament

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Cape Town - South Africa's fourth democratic Parliament, which will open later this morning, will be a different place from the one whose term expired after the election.

Mokonyane saddened by death of Mandy Rossouw

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Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has described the news of the death of journalist Mandy Rossouw as a blow to the country’s journalism fraternity.

Zille to be sworn in as Premier today

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Cape Town - A proud Helen Zille is expected to be sworn in as Premier of the Western Cape this morning, after a heated contest between the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress for leadership of the province.

Elections show democracy as beacon of hope

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As the guiding light of independence in Africa, South Africa will on Wednesday further demonstrate to the world its commitment to democracy, writes Bathandwa Mbola.

SA's democratic systems roll into place

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South Africa is currently experiencing one of the most anticipated periods in its political life as citizens prepare to participate in the 2009 General Elections, writes Bathandwa Mbola.

Zuma to meet with station commissioners

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday meet with the South African Police Services station commissioners to discuss strategies that will help combat crime.