Murder accused Najwa Petersen claimed repeatedly she had ”nothing to hide” when she made her first formal statement to police about her husband’s death, the Cape Town High Court heard on Thursday. She also said there had been no bad feelings between and her and her husband, Taliep, investigating officer Captain Joe Dryden said.
When the massive storm surge churned up by Cyclone Nargis struck his village, fisherman Zaw Win clung to a tree for three hours. The strength in his arms saved his life. He could only watch helplessly as his wife, 10-year-old son and four-year-old daughter were dragged to their deaths.
Newly appointed acting CEO of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Gabriele Mampone said on Thursday that he would act as CEO of the corporation for the next 30-days. His appointment was announced on Wednesday to temporarily replace chief executive Dali Mpofu, who was suspended for apparently failing to implement decisions of the board.
JSE-listed SABMiller, one of the world’s largest brewers, has entered the Ukrainian market, the company said on Thursday. It announced that it agreed to acquire a 99,84% interest in the Ukrainian brewer CJSC Sarmat. ”We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Sarmat,” said Alan Clark, managing director of SABMiller Europe.
Lonmin, the world’s third-biggest platinum producer, posted a 63% jump in first-half underlying earnings per share (EPS) on Thursday on strong platinum prices. Lonmin said EPS, excluding movements in the value of a convertible bond, rose to 132,5 cents for the six months to end March from 81,5 cents in the same period a year ago.
Australian batsman Michael Clarke has scoffed at suggestions his team’s mantle as the world’s top cricketing nation is under threat after the retirement of players ranked among the all-time greats. Opponents have been hoping that the loss of players such as Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist will spell the end of Australia’s long dominance.
Ajax Cape Town have opened up a two-point gap over SuperSport United at the top of the Absa Premiership log following their 3-0 trouncing of AmaZulu at the Athlone Stadium on Wednesday night. SuperSport, however, have a game in hand — they meet Moroka Swallows on Saturday evening in a must-win match.
It is one way to keep your worried parents informed about your progress as a serving United States soldier in the maelstrom of Afghanistan, though arguably not the most compassionate. Stephen Phillips was out on patrol when he somehow hit the redial button on his cellphone and called the Oregon home number of his mother.
A presidential election run-off in Zimbabwe cannot take place given the current levels of violence, the head of a South African contingent of regional election observers said on Wednesday. ”We have seen it, there are people in hospital who said they have been tortured, you have seen pictures,” Kingsley Mamabolo told reporters.
Pioneer Foods and Foodcorp have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for their alleged role in a bread price-fixing cartel, the Competition Commission said on Wednesday. The two companies could be fined 10% of their annual turnover for the 2006/2007 financial year.