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  Gauteng Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gauteng's southern border is the Vaal River which separates it from the Free State, and it also borders on North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Gauteng Province is also the fastest growing province, experiencing a population growth of over 20% between the 1996 and 2001 censuses, thus Gauteng is likely to soon have the highest population of any province in South Africa.
Gauteng is considered the economic hub of South Africa and contributes heavily in the financial, manufacturing, transport, technology and telecommunications sectors, amongst others.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gauteng_Province   (1197 words)

  
 On Sesotho: Gauteng
Gauteng is the urban heart of South Africa, housing the cities of Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria, the national capital.
'Gauteng', meaning 'Place of Gold' in Sesotho language, is where the country's thriving gold industry was sparked off by the discovery of gold in 1886.
Gauteng now accommodates 22 percent of South Africa's population and accounts for about 40 percent of its GDP.
sesotho.blogspot.com /2004/06/gauteng.html   (117 words)

  
 Gauteng Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa with only 1.4% of the land area, but it is highly urbanised and has a population of 8,837,178 (South African National Census), the second-largest after KwaZulu-Natal.
Gauteng Province is also the fastest growing province, experiencing a population growth of over 20% between the and 2001 censuses, thus Gauteng is likely to soon have the highest population of any province in South Africa.
[1] (http://www.anc.org.za/anc/newsbrief/1994/news1209) ANC news briefing about the selection of the name Gauteng in December 1994, and the arguments that preceded this decision.
www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Gauteng_Province   (1204 words)

  
 Gauteng Tourism Authority launches new brand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gauteng offers a blank canvas of optimism and opportunity on which to paint the future - as individuals and as a province - with bold and ambitious strokes.
The miracle that is the new South Africa was born in the Cradle of Humankind - the heart of Gauteng.
Gauteng is a place where there is non-stop action and non-stop fun, all year round, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
www.tbcsa.org.za /tomsa/messages/4.html   (528 words)

  
 Gauteng - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa with only 1.4% of the land area, but it is highly urbanised and has a population of 8,837,178 (2001 South Afrcan National Census), the second-largest after KwaZulu-Natal.
21.5% of Gauteng residents speak isiZulu at home, 14.4% speak Afrikaans, 13.1% speaks Sesotho language, and 12.5% speaks English.
Gauteng is growing rapidly, due to mass usbanisation that is a feature of many developing countires.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /gauteng.htm   (818 words)

  
 Johannesburg, Pretoria and Gauteng, South Africa - The Comprehensive Travel Guide
The Sotho word, Gauteng, meaning "Place of Gold", is the name of the Pretoria - Witwatersrand - Vaal Triangle, one of the largest industrial regions in the southern hemisphere.
Situated some 50 km north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is renowned for its colourful gardens, shrubs and trees, particularly beautiful in spring when jacarandas envelop the avenues in mauve.
Gauteng is said to offer one of the world’s best climates: summer days are warm and wind free (relatively) and winter days are crisp and clear.
www.sa-venues.com /gauteng.htm   (760 words)

  
 Mail & Guardian Online:
About 80% of Gauteng's budget of R33,5-billion is earmarked for social services, the province's finance minister, Paul Mashatile, said on Thursday.
This is in contrast to Gauteng's "noteworthy achievements and levels of economic growth", he said.
Gauteng's economy has grown by 3,7% yearly in the past five years.
mg.co.za /articlePage.aspx?articleid=198784&area=/breaking_news/...   (633 words)

  
 Gauteng City Guide - South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gauteng, the smallest but most densely populated province in South Africa, is a cosmopolitan metropole.
Situated on the border of Gauteng and North West, flanked by the Magaliesberg Mountain Range, a stunningly beautiful arena of coniferous forests, crisp streams and rolling hills.
The town which forms Southern Gauteng's border along the Vaal River, was proclaimed in 1949.
www.places.co.za /html/gauteng_cities.html   (270 words)

  
 ANC GAUTENG PROVINCE RESPONSE TO THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL BUDGET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gauteng’s 2004/05 budget confirms its capacity to develop and grow an inclusive provincial economy which works directly to address job creation, reduce poverty, increase delivery to the homeless, strengthen community life and ensure sustainable development.
Gauteng is indeed the preferred destination by South African and international investors.
Gauteng is also using capex to drive a reduction in unemployment through not only new capital works but also maintenance, upgrading and rehabilitation.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/pr/2004/pr0224c.html   (763 words)

  
 Gauteng Provincial Government
Gauteng Health Department presents the departmental annual report to the provincial health portfolio committee at the Gauteng Legislature.
Folateng, a differentiated hospital initiative of the Gauteng Health Department, is succeeding in attracting private paying patients and to generate revenue for the public health sector.
Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica has praised the Gauteng provincial government for their work in ensuring over two million people in the province who lived in formerly unserved households received basic water and sanitation.
www.gpg.gov.za   (733 words)

  
 afrol News - Your Portal to Africa!
However, Gauteng is the first province governed by the ANC party to do so, causing massive reactions from the party central.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, she said her Ministry "disassociates itself from Gauteng Nevirapine roll-out programme." In the Minister's view, the programme was "in breach of" earlier resolutions and agreements of "setting out the envisaged roll out programme based on the experiences and lessons learnt from the agreed upon research sites."
Gauteng's decision to break with ANC AIDS policies was thus too much for Minister Tshabalala-Msimang, slowly loosing her face.
www.afrol.com /html/News2002/sa003_anc_nevrapine.htm   (1342 words)

  
 Health MEC, Premier Happy With HIV Treatment At Two Gauteng Clinics
Two clinics in Gauteng are doing well in their mother-to-child HIV prevention programmes, Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa and Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa concluded, after they visited JC Dumane Clinic in Vosloorus and the Natalspruit Hospital in Kathlehong on Monday.
Government announced in January that it would be implementing a massive programme to provide the antiretroviral drug nevirapine and milk powder free to HIV-positive pregnant women, in an attempt to stem the transmission of the virus to babies.
The visit was meant to assess progress in Gauteng, and Masebe says the premier and the MEC are happy that the officials working at the clinics are performing everything in line with government's protocols.
www.aegis.com /news/woza/2001/IC010510.html   (771 words)

  
 Travel guide to Gauteng, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The backpacking lodges are situated in suburbs with student-life vitality with the exception of Kia-Ora Backpackers, which is located one block from the bustling train station.
Remarkable and fascinating for the visitor, Soweto, is one of the top 20 tourism destinations in the country and is also one of the stars in the Gauteng crown of a ‘twelve star destination’.
Firstly, Safety and security in Gauteng is the same as in any other large metropolitan city in the world and it is necessary to be cautious.
www.backpack.co.za /regions/gauteng_travel_guide.html   (7085 words)

  
 Gauteng Tourism Authority
From the vibrant metropolis of Soweto, through dynamic Johannesburg, City of Gold to the tree-lined diplomacy of Pretoria, Gauteng is a cosmopolitan, multicultural mix of people from all walks of life, from all four cornerC of the world.
Gauteng’s wealth is not only in our gold, but in our people.
Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken every precaution to ensure the accuracy of information provided and cannot be held liable for any inaccuracy or claim that results from the information herein
www.gauteng.net   (199 words)

  
 Gauteng Film Office hosts provincial film indaba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Gauteng Film Office (GFO) in conjunction with the Office of The Premier of Gauteng Province will be hosting a Film Indaba next week on 23 and 24 March 2004, which is likely to have important and far-reaching implications for South Africa's Film and Television Industry.
The indisputable influence of the film industry on South Africa's economy has recently become obvious with the international filming of Hotel Rwanda in Gauteng, where almost 10 000 jobs were created within the space of 8 weeks.
With their mandate being to promote Gauteng as a premier film location within South Africa, the GFO has successfully built relationships with many international stakeholders in the film industry, and is responsible (along with the NFVF, SAFFCO, and the IDC) for bringing Hotel Rwanda to Gauteng.
www.safilm.org.za /news/article.php?uid=1071   (479 words)

  
 IFP Election Speeches - 30 May 1999 -  Gauteng Election Campaign Closing Rally
Speaking at the closing of the IFP’s Gauteng Election ’99 Campaign in Tembisa, Gauteng at Tembisa, Mr.
In that two and a half months we have campaigned hard and I have no doubt whatsoever that the fruits of your labour will be seen once the ballot boxes are sealed and the results come flooding in next Wednesday.
The headline that appeared on Thursday in The Star that the ‘ANC set to sweep Gauteng election’ is wrong.
www.ifp.org.za /Archive/Speeches/990530bsp.htm   (1130 words)

  
 Gauteng Destinations - Gauteng accommodation, tours, restaurants and events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gauteng is the economic centre for South Africa.
In Gauteng a mix of culture, shopping, business and relaxation can be thoroughly enjoyed.
Gauteng is known for the wealth of its culture brought by the diversity of its people.
www.gautengdestinations.com   (246 words)

  
 BRAIN - Gauteng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gauteng generates some 38% of the country's GDP, 26% of regional GDP and 9% of Africa's GDP.
Their mission is to assist small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Gauteng to have ready access to high quality business and technical support services to improve their productivity and enhance their competitiveness.
It is the vision of Softstart to be an invaluable resource for software entrepreneurs in Gauteng.
www.brain.org.za /SUPPORT/provgaut.html   (249 words)

  
 Gauteng - South Africa - Tourism and Travel Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Described by many as the "Heartbeat of Africa," Gauteng is the smallest but most densely populated and industrialised of all South Africa's provinces.
Make The Avenue Country Lodge in Kempton Park your base when visiting Johannesburg or in transit to Mpumalanga or other provinces.
The Avenue Country Lodge is situated 10 minutes from Johannesburg International Airport and is geared to the needs of the modern business traveller visiting Gauteng.
www.linx.co.za /info/provinces/gautinfo.html   (180 words)

  
 Gauteng Blog
A weblog by a resident of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Check out the amazing satellite images of Gauteng from Google Maps, linked to by Commentary.
See the article on Gauteng for more links that need attention.
gauteng.blogspot.com   (4422 words)

  
 Shar Pei Club of Gauteng Homepage
The Shar Pei Club of Gauteng would like to welcome you to our website.
The Shar Pei Club of Gauteng is proudly affiliated with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA).
The Shar Pei Club of Gauteng appreciates intellectual copyrights on a global basis and therefore urges everyone to read our disclaimer.
www.allpets.co.za /sharpeiclub2   (175 words)

  
 Regional Africa South Africa Provinces Gauteng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The local authority and government for Gauteng, South Africa's former East Rand area.
Gateway to Gauteng describing all the available tourist aspects an attractions.
Situated in Randpark Ridge on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa.
www.whizseek.com /Regional/Africa/South_Africa/Provinces/Gauteng   (292 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: Africa: South Africa: Provinces: Gauteng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gauteng Provincial Government - Official site of the provincial government of 'Gauteng' (place of gold') which contains Johannesburg, Pretoria and around 8 million people.
Gauteng Tourism Authority - Gateway to Gauteng describing all the available tourist aspects an attractions.
Honeyridge Baptist Church - Situated in Randpark Ridge on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa.
dmoz.org /Regional/Africa/South_Africa/Provinces/Gauteng   (348 words)

  
 Southern Africa Accommodation - Gauteng Accommodation
Gauteng > Johannesburg accommodation includes guest house accommodation, hotels, villas, apartments, game reserves, self-catering, backpackers, safaris, wedding venues, conference centres.
Bookeasy SA offers you one day's free car hire if you book your stay with Bookeasy SA and rent a car for 5 days or longer.
Choose a City or Town in the Gauteng
www.bookeasysa.com /gauteng_accommodation.html   (72 words)

  
 GAUTENG PROVINCIAL PREMIERSHIP CONTEST   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The NWC further expressed its confidence in the ability of the ANC Gauteng leadership and the membership to finalise the matter as soon as possible.
the suggestion that ANC Gauteng Provincial Secretary Paul Mashatile has alleged that the ANC National Conference will now identify such a candidate for the premiership of Gauteng is wholly incorrect and devoid of all truth.
The matter of electing a premier and chairperson for Gauteng therefore falls squarely within the jurisdiction of the constitutional structures of the ANC in Gauteng and not with the national conference.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/pr/1997/pr0826.html   (232 words)

  
 Africa News Service: ANC GAUTENG MOVES TO ELIMINATE INTERNAL RIFTS@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nov 16, 2001 (Mail and Guardian/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- The desire to heal historic breaches in the Gauteng African National Congress is seen as a key motive for the elevation of Angie Motshekga - wife of former Gauteng premier Mathole Motshekga - to deputy leader of the provincial party.
At the Gauteng ANC conference last weekend she was elected provincial deputy chairperson in a move that raised eyebrows.
As expected, Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa was installed unopposed as chairperson.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:48231841&refid=holomed_1   (175 words)

  
 RAPID Radio Repairs Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We are located in Pretoria - Tshwane, Gauteng - South Africa.
Highly qualified personnel that has years of experience in dealing with repairs and servicing on the units.
We have collection points in Pretoria - Tshwane and in Centurion close to Old Pretoria main road for easy delivery and collection from Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng.
rapidradio.8k.com   (190 words)

  
 The Emperor Hotel at Caesars Gauteng - Kempton Park - The Emperor Hotel at Caesars Gauteng reviews - TripAdvisor
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