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FIFA Fan Fests, a different World Cup experience

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Pretoria - While many soccer fans have not been able to get their hands on the coveted 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets, they will still be able to experience the biggest soccer extravaganza in Africa.

Dangerous Weapons Bill outlined

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Pretoria - The Dangerous Weapons Bill is an attempt to harmonise historical legislation and does not seek to prevent people from carrying items such as the pepper spray as has been erroneously reported, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Tuesday.

Tax evaders warned

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Pretoria - Steps will be taken against those who do not comply with tax laws, warned Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

NW embarks on sanitation awareness campaign

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Pretoria - Hygiene and habitable settlements will form part of North West MEC for Human Settlements, Desbo Mohon's focus as the province embarks on a massive campaign aimed at raising awareness on sanitation.

MPs to learn dance, vuvuzela tips

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Cape Town - Members of Parliament (MPs) will learn how to get their hips shaking to the country's soccer jive, the diski dance and learn how to blow the vuvuzela, the Speaker of Parliament Max Sisulu said to howls of laughter in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

Tourism Indaba attracts more delegates

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Durban - The 2010 Tourism Indaba attendance numbers was likely to top last year's, said Chief Executive Officer of SA Tourism Thandiwe January-McLean.

Government to consider OECD report

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Pretoria - Government is to consider the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on South Africa that among others highlights the country's high unemployment rate.

Britain embraces new prime ministe

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London - Britain on Tuesday ushered in a new political era, with new Prime Minister David Cameron leading the first ruling coalition in decades

Bafana need mental strength - Parreira

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Durban - Bafana Bafana coach, Carlos Alberto Parreira, has urged the national team to alter their mental state with just under 30 days to go before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

R1bn fund to close housing gap

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Pretoria - Teachers, nurses, police and clerks among others, who do not qualify for financial help from banks, stand to benefit from a R1 billion Guarantee Fund.

NYDA outlines expectations from SONA

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Pretoria - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) says the State of the Nation Address will be a good opportunity for President Jacob Zuma to share progress on the building of new universities in both Mpumalanga and Northern Cape.