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Dept probes allegations of 'forced' HIV tests

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Pretoria - The North West Department of Health says it will investigate allegations that nurses at Ikhutseng Community Clinic are illegally making treatment for any illness conditional on patients agreeing to be tested for HIV.

Zuma appoints new electoral

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Pretoria - Judge Gidfonia Mlindelwa Makhanya has been appointed as a member of the Electoral Commission, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

Gautrain well received in Pretoria

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Pretoria - The Gautrain has been well received in Pretoria, with about 7 000 commuters boarding the train to Rosebank, Johannesburg, this morning.

Workplace experience important- Nzimande

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has reiterated the need for students to spend a period of time in the workplace to gain practical training in order for them to attain their qualifications.

Mubarak leaves hospital for trial in Cairo

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Cairo - Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak left a hospital in Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday and made his way to the Egyptian capital Cairo, where he will stand trial.

Kusile power station remains closed

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Pretoria - Eskom's Kusile Power Station in Limpopo remained closed on Tuesday following protest action, said the parastatal.

Police constables shot in Rustenburg

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Pretoria - Two Rustenburg police constables became the latest police officials to find themselves in the line of fire this week when they were shot and injured while responding to a complaint.

SA artists win international awards

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has congratulated South African artists, Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones, for scooping top honours at the prestigious Tony Awards.

Madiba - SA's living heritage

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Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela, who will be celebrating his 93rd birthday in a few days, has been described as a living heritage by the National Heritage Council of South Africa.

New substation for KZN

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Pretoria - Today will mark the start of construction of a new Eskom substation in eBomvini, Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal.

Muyexe residents safe from wild animals

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Pretoria - Gone are the days when dangerous wild animals from the Kruger National Park roamed freely on the streets of Muyexe village, outside Giyani in Limpopo.