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Not a fan A girl displays decorated fans during a huge anti-nuclear protest rally in Tokyo. About 7 000 people gathered to take part in the demonstration on the 11th-month anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster that crippled the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant north of Tokyo. (Toshifumi Kitamura, AFP Photo) Read more
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Japan holds peaceful march against nuclear power

Thousands of Japanese joined a march against nuclear power as worries grow about the restarting of reactors idle since the March 11 meltdown disaster.
World

Danube’s surface has completely frozen

The surface waters of the Danube River, Europe's busiest waterway, have frozen completely for the first time in over 20 years in Bulgaria.
Sport

Titans in the lead for SuperSport Series trophy

Recording the largest victory margin in South African first-class cricket, the Titans beat the Dolphins to almost lift the SuperSport Series trophy.
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Addressing the State of the Nation

We catch up with ANC ministers and opposition party leaders following President Zuma's State of the Nation address to find out what they thought of the plans for the year ahead, and what important areas the president may have neglected.
National

Madiba's image to grace new bank notes

President Jacob Zuma has announced that all of the new South African bank notes will bear the image of former president Nelson Mandela.
World

Moratorium on US adoption of Russian children

Russia has signalled that it could soon slap a moratorium on US adoptions of local children despite the signing of an agreement on the issue in 2011.
National

Press ombud confirms rise in newspaper complaints

The Press Council's Ombudsman has reported to editors a 70% increase over the last three years in the number of complaints about newspaper reports.
Business

Scrapping Gauteng toll road system a costly idea

As well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, a definitive scrapping of the project may undermine the Gautrain's targets.
Africa

Southern African foreign ministers discuss AU deadlock

Southern African foreign ministers discussed the deadlocked polls for a new African Union head and to chart the bloc's strategy for the next vote.
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Juju's State of Indignation

In Julius Malema's "farewell speech" at the ANC Youth League's lekgotla in Centurion, he didn't hesitate to criticise the leadership of the ANC, and the way in which his disciplinary hearing was conducted. He also made it clear that the last word on nationalisation has not yet been heard.
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Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia
Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia
A minister's inflammatory comment about his Ovambo colleagues sparks minorities' sympathy
International justice for Africa?
International justice for Africa?
If you do not understand the politics, you do not understand the basics of the concept
iPad, therefore I love computers
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The tablet has revolutionised the way its enthusiastic users work, live and play
The country's windfall lies in the syn tax
The country's windfall lies in the syn tax
SA’s economy could win if the unfair benefits accruing to producers of synthetic fuels ended
'An unexpected piece of heaven'
'An unexpected piece of heaven'
A deep-rural hospital has become a beacon of hope, thanks to the dedication of some individuals
Simphiwe Dana unplugged
Simphiwe Dana unplugged
Percy Zvomuya looks inside the complex world of South Africa's favourite thinking diva
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The Editorial: A rich seam to be mined
A reasonable national debate is what we need after a damaging shouting match about nationalisation
Nairobi from dusk to dawn
Nairobi from dusk to dawn
An unblinking and voyeuristic portrayal celebrates the city's multiple stories and identities
State of the Nation address: 2012
State of the Nation address: 2012
Jacob Zuma has delivered one of his better State of the Nation speeches since taking office in 2009
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State of the Nation address: 2012
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Struggling Cape Argus looks for a gap
Struggling Cape Argus looks for a gap
Independent Newspapers's flagship daily paper the Cape Argus could be relaunched as a tabloid
SA and the AU: It's complicated
SA and the AU: It's complicated
A complex matrix of issues stymied Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's bid for Africa's top job
Vengeful 'gods' of the West
Vengeful 'gods' of the West
Unmanned drones can effortlessly vaporise enemies -- and innocent civilians too
Lindiwe Mazibuko is not the role model we need
Lindiwe Mazibuko is not the role model we need
Lindiwe Mazibuko does herself an injustice with her attitude to race, writes Verashni Pillay
Malema may be gone, but issues still remain
Malema may be gone, but issues still remain
Was Malema’s disciplinary hearing an attempt to smother nationalisation, asks Zama Ndlovu
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Power of constitutional review is real issue behind attack on judiciary
Attacks on the judiciary are unwarranted.
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The politics of perception and uncertainty
Unlike in sport, the key battles taking place seem to have no clear resolution -- leaving us all at a loss.
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Reserve Bank speculation spooks rand
The rand tumbled over 2% against the dollar after the Reserve Bank announced there would be an important weekend statement.
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Obama set to forecast large budget deficit
Barack Obama's budget will project a $1.3-trillion deficit for the current fiscal year, slightly higher than $1.296-trillion in 2011.
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New Zealand beat Zimbabwe in first Twenty20 match
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in their opening Twenty20 international, staying unbeaten against the tourists in all forms of the game.
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Emotional Afcon final ahead for Côte d'Ivoire, Zambia
Côte d'Ivoire are out to finally do justice to their reputation when they take on Zambia in a compelling Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Egypt's rioting soccer fans refresh anti-government protests
Egypt's generals have a new enemy: the legions of angry soccer fans who have injected fervour into recent protests demanding the military step down.
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Post-Mubarak Egypt still lost
Egypt is still struggling with grievances a year after a spectacular uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak and turned the country's politics upside down.
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Soccer gives Pakistan's badland children hope
Soccer pitches in the heart of Paksistan's most dangerous areas are keeping vulnerable teenagers from joining gangs, kidnappers and extortion rackets.
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First Native American saint stirs pride
The 17th-century figure, Kateri Tekakwitha, makes history when the Vatican canonises her but joy is mixed with painful memories for indigenous tribes.
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Poor Margaret Thatcher: her transformation into biopic drag queen is now complete.
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Fresh, vital ideas from a 77-year-old master
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Marking time with beefcake in the buff
Chris Roper takes a closer look at one of the more retarded manifestations of popular culture -- Cosmo's Sexiest SA Men Calendar for 2012.
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Fulfilling demand and supply
When it comes to new trendy eateries, it is as if Cape Town inner city almost wilfully ignores the economic reality of the times.
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