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/ 15 July 2005

Uncertainty over W Cape minister continues

Uncertainty over the position of Western Cape public works minister Mcebisi Skwatsha continued on Friday, the day he was supposed to — according to his premier — quit the post. Provincial African National Congress chairperson James Ngculu said on Friday that as far as he is aware, Skwatsha is still a provincial minister.

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/ 15 July 2005

Alleged London bomb-maker arrested

An Egyptian man was arrested overnight in Cairo on suspicion of involvement in the July 7 London terror attacks, Egyptian security sources said on Friday. British police said on Friday they were ”aware” of an arrest in Egypt in connection with the investigation into last week’s bombings.

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/ 15 July 2005

FirstRand not in talks with US banking group

South African banking group FirstRand put an end to speculation late on Friday, saying it is not in talks with United States-based Citigroup. Rumours earlier this week that FirstRand could be a possible takeover target by the US bank — the world’s largest — saw a surge in the local bank’s shares.

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/ 15 July 2005

Eat French food and live longer, says Chirac

French President Jacques Chirac, whose recent comments on British and Finnish cooking provoked a minor diplomatic incident, claimed on Thursday that French cuisine is part of the reason for the longevity of his compatriots. Listing in a television interview France’s strengths, Chirac lauded the merits of the national cuisine.