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    South African local elections date set

    The date for the next local government elections has been set for 3 August. All South Africans eligible to vote are encouraged to register so that they can use their democratic right to vote. Final voter registration takes place this coming weekend, on 9 and 10 April.

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    Bunny chow scoops innovative breakfast award

    The Full English Bunny landed the Innovative Breakfast trophy in the British Best Breakfast Awards. Inspired by South Africa's much-loved bunny chow, Londoners are revelling in this unique approach to breakfast, with everything they need wrapped up for eating on the go.

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    New electric car to hit South African market

    South African-born entrepreneur and Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has revealed the latest model of the electric car from his company, Tesla. He tweeted that it would also be available in South Africa. The Model 3 can travel up to 346 kilometres on a single charge.

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    South Africa's first hydrogen fuel cell forklift

    South Africa has revealed a prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift. Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says it is a chance for the country to make a leap in the fuel cell market with collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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    South African Music Awards has a new venue

    South Africa's biggest music awards, the South African Music Awards, will be hosted in Durban for the first time. eThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo welcomed the news and applauded local musicians who showcase the country's diversity through music.

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    South Africa to get second stock exchange

    South Africa is to get its second stock exchange, after the Johannesburg Stock Exchange has dominated trading in the country for more than a century. ZAR X has been given a licence to operate, and it plans to be up and running in September.

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