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/ 1 September 2005
The JSE was roaring ahead just before noon on Thursday, taking its cue from stronger world markets. Petrochemicals group Sasol led the way as concerns about the affect of Hurricane Katrina continued to affect sentiment. By 11.56am, the all share index added 1,47%. Industrials and financials firmed 1,38% and 1,3% respectively, while the banks index was 1,88% in the black.
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/ 1 September 2005
Besieged South African Rugby Union president Brian van Rooyen has lashed out at vice-president Mike Stofile and president’s council member Oregan Hoskins for what he termed ”wild pronouncements”. Van Rooyen’s hastily convened press conference on Wednesday proved to be a show of defiance by the beleaguered rugby boss.
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/ 1 September 2005
Michael Owen is eager to return to English Premiership action following his transfer from Spanish giants Real Madrid to Newcastle. Owen said he had missed the thrill of being involved in English football’s top flight during a 12-month stay in Spain where he spent plenty of time on the bench.
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/ 1 September 2005
South Africa’s third largest cellular group Cell C announced on Thursday that its revenue for the quarter ended in June 2005 increased by R356,7-million or 38,8% to R1,277-billion from R920,3-million reported in the three months ended in June 2004.
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/ 1 September 2005
The National Democratic Convention (Nadeco) on Thursday confirmed it has approached Inkatha Freedom Party MPL Jabulani Maphalala to join its ranks. Maphalala, who is based at the University of Zululand, was fired by the IFP on Wednesday — apparently after allegations that he was going to defect to Nadeco.
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/ 1 September 2005
Four New National Party MPLs have crossed the floor to the African National Congress, giving the ANC an outright majority in the Western Cape legislature, while former Western Cape police commissioner and member of the Western Cape legislature Lennit Max has crossed the floor to the DA.
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/ 1 September 2005
Isaac ”Angle” Hlatshwayo became the new IBO lightweight champion when he won a unanimous points decision over Cassius Baloyi at Carnival City in Brakpan on Wednesday night. The new champion, who is now unbeaten in 23 professional fights, outclassed and outboxed his hapless opponent from the opening round.
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/ 1 September 2005
Karin Eloff (32) is the new editor of <i>Loslyf</i>. She appeared seminaked on the cover of the September issue.
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/ 1 September 2005
World number five Retief Goosen blazed a first-round 64 to stamp his authority on the Volkswagen Masters-China golf tournament in Beijing on Thursday. Two eagles and five birdies against one bogey put the South African on top of the leader board at eight under par, two shots ahead of Canada’s Darren Griff.
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/ 1 September 2005
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka was at home when her house was broken into recently, the Cape Times website reported on Thursday. Burglars entered Mlambo-Ngcuka’s home in Morningside, Sandton, on the night of August 13 and stole her handbag, laptop computer and cellphone.