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Budget 2012
Budget 2012 Political and private players have expressed happiness with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's budget speech, saying individual tax relief measures and allocations for infrastructure appear promising. But union and opposition party dissatisfaction over issues such as freeway tolling and wage subsidies remains. (David Harrison, M&G) Visit our Budget 2012 special report
World

Rudd resignation signals showdown with Gillard in Oz

The resignation of Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has stoked speculation the country's government could be plunged into a new crisis.
Business

Implats mines quiet after boardroom burnt down

The police said the situation at Impala Platinum's Rustenburg mine was quiet, despite a boardroom being burnt down in the morning.
Education

Homework is for children

Parents who do it for them deprive learners of a chance to develop life skills.
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M&G budget preview

From funding for infrastructure development to structural unemployment and corruption, M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes talks us through his predictions for the 2012 budget speech and where the focus should lie.
Business

Pravin's budget lauded, but key concerns remain

The 2012 budget has been largely welcomed, though parties and unions have voiced concerns over infrastructure spending, tolling plans and wage issues.
World

Journalist deaths pile pressure on Syria's Assad

The rising death toll of Syrian civilians and journalists Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik, has prompted renewed calls for an end to the Assad regime.
National

Rhino activists threaten global boycott on SA products

Conservation activists have threatened to push for a global boycott on South African products if the government does not stop all trade in rhino horn.
Africa

Youssou N'Dour injured during Senegal rally

Spokespeople for music icon and opposition activist Youssou N'Dour say the artist was hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar.
Africa

Trial wraps up for Egypt's Mubarak

Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak turned down a chance to address the court in the last session before the verdict in the seven-month trial.
Video

Mugabe at 88: Is it time to leave?

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe celebrates his 88th birthday on February 21st. The M&G ask Zimbabwean nationals living in Johannesburg whether he's been a good ruler for the country over the past 24 years and whether they think it is time for him to step down.
Special Report: 2012 budget Special Report: 2012 budget
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan faced a stern test of his mettle when he delivered his 2012 budget
ANC sets its sights on the judiciary ANC sets its sights on the judiciary
The ANC's intentions to push for a radical change in the judiciary have been made clear
Stir over job statistics Stir over job statistics
A colossal fight is brewing over the reliability of employment statistics in SA
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Foreigners marginalised by policy
Foreigners marginalised by policy
Refugees are finding it increasingly difficult to access or complete education in South Africa
In search of elusive justice
In search of elusive justice
A new book remembers 15 horrendous events that have been conveniently swept under the carpet
LIVE BLOG: Budget Speech 2012
LIVE BLOG: Budget Speech 2012
Follow live updates from the M&G team as Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2012 budget
On Chris Vick and sympathy for the devil
On Chris Vick and sympathy for the devil
Nic Dawes says the media should not be embarrassed by Chris Vick's spin
Union spells out how mining benefits 'the people'
Union spells out how mining benefits 'the people'
Solidarity has hit out at the state in a new report, explaining why mines should be privately owned
Suffering Swazis want change
Suffering Swazis want change
Ordinary people are losing patience with Swaziland's economic crisis, writes Louise Redvers
The day anger turned to violence
The day anger turned to violence
How peace-loving Syrians finally took up arms against Bashar al-Assad's regime and fought back
Left goes from retreat to retweet
Left goes from retreat to retweet
The US anti-capitalist movement is on the rise, unlike the European Left, which is sinking
Nokia's last throw of the dice
Nokia's last throw of the dice
After nearly a decade of phoning it in, Nokia has at last upped its game with the Lumia 800
Secrets and Stalingrad in appeal court
Secrets and Stalingrad in appeal court
Kemp J Kemp SC goes into battle to protect his long time client Jacob Zuma at the appeal court
Traditional Courts Bill out of step
Traditional Courts Bill out of step
Proposed new traditional laws have been slammed by civic groups who say they are unconstitutional
Courting disaster: Is there a con in Constitution?
Courting disaster: Is there a con in Constitution?
The only restraint the ConCourt has ever put on government is that it must honour the Constitution
Colour bar still exists in relationships
Colour bar still exists in relationships
Whether in apartheid or democracy, colour is still an issue in relationships in South Africa
Maputo palace back in the love business
Maputo palace back in the love business
Mozambique's long-cherished special place for weddings has had a respectable makeover
The rock star in Bidvest's Joffe
The rock star in Bidvest's Joffe
Brian Joffe is the perfect mix of irreverent, funny and informative, writes Sukasha Singh
Small town to world stage
Small town to world stage
The Black Keys have become a global phenomenon by stealth
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Nokia's last throw of the dice
After nearly a decade of phoning it in, Nokia has at last upped its game with the Lumia 800, writes Alistair Fairweather.
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On Chris Vick and sympathy for the devil
Nic Dawes says the media should not be embarrassed by Chris Vick, who speaks for money and power, and not for "the little people" as he claims.
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Pravin's budget lauded, but key concerns remain
The 2012 budget has been largely welcomed, though parties and unions have voiced concerns over infrastructure spending, tolling plans and wage issues.
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Budget: Parties want more for infrastructure
Most political and private players say they were satisfied with the budget for 2012, adding the emphasis on infrastructure was promising.
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New Zealand send Proteas in to bat at T20 decider
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has won the toss and chosen to bowl in the third and deciding Twenty20 international against South Africa.
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Proteas take T20 series against Kiwis after nail-biting win
The Proteas have won their Twenty20 International series against New Zealand with two matches to one by defeating the Kiwis in their final match.
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The winds of change blow in Algeria
When Moncef Marzouki, a dissident transformed into Tunisia's president, paid a visit to Algeria, Tunisian flags flew from lamp posts in his honour.
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Colour me disillusioned: Algerian artist paints his generation
Algerian artist Aghiles Issiakhem's charcoal portraits of his 20-something peers shows they feel there's little to be upbeat about.
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Crippling debt pushes some Pakistanis to suicide
Suicide linked to poverty is commonplace in Pakistan and since the mid-1990s, some 150 000 small farmers have committed suicide in neighbouring India.
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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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Jill Scott joins line-up for Cape Town Jazz Festival
The 13th Cape Town International Jazz Festival line-up has been bolstered by the addition of Jill Scott, Pharoahe Monch and Steve Tyrell.
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Adele adds more trophies to her cabinet at Brit Awards
The biggest awards night in British music honoured artists often left out of other international ceremonies.
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Iran's female ninjas: Fighting for sexual equality
In a country where women's rights -- including what they wear -- are severely curtailed many have come up with a new way of channelling their rage
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Graphic designers are ruining the web
Designers have turned webpages from simple sources of information into bloated showcases.
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