THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 10:47 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 10:47 |
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Last day in office looms for Enoch GodongwanaDeputy Minister of Economic Development Enoch Godongwana has resigned from his position in order to pursue 'personal interests'. Tensions run high as climate change march is disruptedANC supporters dressed in COP17 tracksuits exchanged stones with members of organisations that were marching against climate change on Saturday. Morgue strife surfaces amid cadaver backlogThe Gauteng government has downplayed a backlog in paupers' burials, amid concerns over mortuary management at Charlotte Maxeke hospital. Mbalula: Act to stop SA becoming a banana republicDespite receiving threats over the CSA debacle, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he can't let the matter go, lest the entire country fall apart. Zuma 'had no choice but to call inquiry'President Jacob Zuma says he appointed a commission of inquiry into arms deal to prevent the Constitutional Court from taking charge of the matter. Climate change group charting universal agreementAccording to the presidency of COP17, an ad hoc group will now work towards charting a new universal legal agreement on climate change. Zille's Aids testing incentive campaign angers YCLThe Young Communist League has dubbed Western Cape premier Helen Zille's campaign of offering incentives to people testing for HIV/Aids as immoral. Elephant tramples Limpopo game ranger to deathA Limpopo game ranger who set out to take pictures in the bush on his own has been trampled to death by an elephant. China's big economic stick: No Dalai Lama allowedThe Chinese government is increasingly using economic pressure to bully foreign governments into not meeting the Dalai Lama. News
KwaZulu-Natal will pay Cele's legal costsTaxpayers to foot the bill in Bheki Cele defamation case. Julius Malema
ANC Youth League president: It is Juju or no oneAs its NEC lekgotla kicks off, the ANC Youth League remains determined that Julius Malema will not be replaced, even if his suspension takes effect. Syria
Homs blitzed by Syrian troopsSyrian troops have sealed off the population of a rebel stronghold in the city of Homs and bombarded it using tanks, helicopters and artillery. Tariffs
The country's windfall lies in the syn taxSouth Africa's economy could win if the unfair benefits accruing to producers of synthetic fuels ended. Health
'An unexpected piece of heaven'A deep-rural hospital has become a beacon of hope, thanks to dedicated individuals. Profile
Simphiwe Dana unpluggedThe complex world of South Africa’s favourite thinking diva. Resources
Glencore Xstrata could irk authorities over merger plansBut Glencore and Xstrata executives maintain that they are merely consolidating their business. Resources
The future is beneficiationBut the strategy to boost industry has a major stumbling block: readily available power. Resources
'Rationality' needed regarding state intervention in miningThe Chamber of Mines advocates public-private partnerships instead of more state involvement. Resources
Huge merger wobbles a lopsided worldXstrata and Glencore to go ahead with merger. Business
Scrapping tolls a costly ideaAs well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, it may undermine the Gautrain's targets. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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