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NW communities urged to buy Confeds Cup tickets

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Klerksdorp - With just over two weeks until the kick-off to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Minister for Sports and Recreation, Makhenkesi Stofile has encouraged people in the North West to buy tickets.

Bafana, Santana under pressure

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana and head coach Joel Santana are under extreme pressure to turn the tide of South African football, by bringing home wins against Norway and Iceland.

SA urged to wear green ribbons

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Pretoria - South Africans have been urged to promote children's rights and child protection by wearing a green ribbon during the Child Protection Week.

Indo-Africa fusion draws curtains on IPL

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Johannesburg - A glittering closing ceremony, with an Indian African fusion, drew the curtains on the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday evening.

SABC in talks with government

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Pretoria - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is currently in discussions with government over its financial woes, but has not requested a specific amount of money for a bailout.

SA wants to use more solar energy

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Pretoria - A large scale "Solar Park" that will encourage an extensive use of solar energy is on the cards for South Africa.

Zuma, premiers meet on job creation

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Pretoria - Serious about addressing the challenges of unemployment, the President's Coordinating Council (PCC) held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday to try to map out a collective approach to the problem.

Sri Lanka to rehabilitate child soldiers

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Colombo - The Sri Lankan government has told the United Nations that it will reintegrate former child soldiers into society as productive citizens.

Flash floods warning for residents in low-lying areas

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Pretoria - The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has warned people staying in low-lying areas to continue taking the necessary precautions and monitoring the weather pattern for the duration of the summer rainfall season.

MTN, Bharti in discussions over merger

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Pretoria - Cellphone operator MTN and Indian telecommunications operator Bharti Airtel Limited have begun discussions over a possible merger.

New Garsfontein interchange completed

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Pretoria - Motorists and residents in Pretoria East will be pleased that construction on the Garsfontein Road Interchange has been completed giving them direct access to the N1 highway.

Correctional Services Minister to meet WC MEC

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Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is to meet with the Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Albert Fritz following recent media reports on the impending release of 65 gang leaders on parole.