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Cops will come down hard on bogus colleges

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Pretoria - As desperate school-leavers battle to find a spot at higher education institutions, police on Wednesday vowed to get tough on criminals who masquerade as principals and directors of illegally-registered colleges.

Matrics urged to repeat 100% pass rate

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Musina - Matrics who started their final year at Mopane Intermediate School in Musina on Wednesday have been urged to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, who achieved a 100 percent pass rate in 2010.

Police target Gauteng's high crime level

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Pretoria - Police are aiming to make a significant dent in the country's crime statistics by targeting Gauteng - the province where nearly 50 percent of all reported crimes are committed.

Human Settlements warns of scam

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Pretoria - The Department of Human Settlements has issued a warning to the public about a scam that informs individuals that they have won millions of rands in an international competition.

Zuma honoured with Afcon silver plate

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Pretoria - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has honoured President Jacob Zuma with the Silver Plate of the 29th edition of the Afcon tournament.

School for disabled taken under dept's wing

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Pretoria - The Department of Social Development has taken a school for children with disabilities under its wing to ensure learners receive the best education government can offer.

More floods expected in Limpopo

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Pretoria - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) has warned that more flooding is expected in the Pontdrift area of Limpopo.

Safety plan for rural areas

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Nigel - South Africa's rural areas will benefit from equipment purchased for the 2010 FIFA World Cup as police roll out their strategy to make these areas safer.

IEC targets 1.5 million new voters

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Johannesburg - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is hoping to attract 1.5 million potential new voters on its voters' roll for the forthcoming municipal elections.

Fresh, new vibe for 2011 local elections

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Johannesburg - Young, spunky and fresh are hardly words one would associate with the serious business of elections, but the IEC is confidently venturing into new ground and tapping into the millions of young South Africans who have yet to register to vote.

Prayer service for matrics

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Pretoria - As grade 12 learners countdown to the final examinations, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will at the weekend attend a prayer service for learners in Bloemfontein.