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The Boks start here
The Boks start here Saru announced officially on Friday they had appointed Heyneke Meyer as the new Springbok coach. He takes over from Peter de Villiers. (Nardus Engelbrecht, Sapa) Read more

Show must go on: Basson fails in bid to quash charges

Cardiologist Wouter Basson's bid to have four charges of unprofessional and unethical conduct against him dismissed has failed.

Leaked email gives Julius Malema ammunition

The ANC Youth League claims it has hard evidence of a political vendetta being waged against its leaders through a leaked email.

Land grabs move to Harare

A number of Zanu-PF supporters have invaded one of Harare's wealthiest suburbs, building illegal makeshift homes.
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Limpopo: Falling through the cracks

Despite national intervention in the province, residents of Limpopo are still bearing the brunt of gross economic mismanagement. The M&G travelled to the troubled province for a closer look at what's going on.

Canyon Springs: No clarity on Godongwana cheques

Former deputy minister Enoch Godongwana told the Canyon Springs inquiry, he and Richard Kawie loaned money to each without any written agreements.

Gloves off in battle for Dlamini-Zuma

Sources say the same voter tactics will be adopted as were used against Muammar Gaddafi in 2007 in order to get Dlamini-Zuma elected to the AU.

Shake-up in Absa's upper echelons as top officials resign

Absa's top executive structures have been shaken up, with news that three top officials, including its chief operations officer, have resigned.

Share your troubles, King urges Cricket South Africa

Good governance is about not hesitating to "put conflict on the table" and deal with it, Judge Mervyn King has told the Cricket SA inquiry.

Blue Bulls' Heyneke Meyer appointed Bok coach

Blue Bulls rugby supremo Heyneke Meyer has formally been appointed Springbok rugby coach, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) said on Friday.
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Egypt: One year later

On the first anniversary of the Egypt uprising, the M&G takes a look at the iconic moment in the country's history that led to the toppling of former president Hosni Mubarak.
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Enrolment numbers alone do not reveal whether equitable access to university has improved
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Compulsory clerical celibacy has been rubbished by Christians outside the Catholic church
AU charter will test Africa's commitment AU charter will test Africa's commitment
The AU will ratify a document that could usher in a new age of democracy and accountability
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