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/ 20 February 2004
The March 6 executive meeting of the South African Football Association (Safa) was billed as a meeting to solve the shenanigans affecting South African soccer, but turned out to be a damp squib.
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/ 20 February 2004
John Does found in mine shafts, wives who knocked off their husbands, accidental spies and more, Barbara Ludman digs deep in her bag of the latest gripping crime thrillers.
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/ 20 February 2004
Norah Jones is a global phenomenon. Her 2002 debut, <i>Come Away with Me</i>, sold 18-million copies, eight million in the United States, where she receives little airplay. One theory is that her music acted as an aural balm in the wake of September 11, writes Alexis Petridis.
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/ 20 February 2004
Valentine’s Day always rings in the undeniable truth for many of us; that we are lonely, miserable creatures. Year after year the day brings no silly white teddy bears, heart-shaped chocolates, pointless arguments or breakfasts in bed. This year, however, things were different for me. I spent February 14 with a legend and she mothered me to tears, writes Fidel Mbhele of Thandi Klaasen.
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/ 20 February 2004
<b>AUTHOR’S NOTES:</b> Deon Meyer is the author of the cop thrillers <i>Dead Before Dying</i> and <i>Dead at Daybreak</i>, first published in Afrikaans. Now translated, they show every sign of becoming an international success. His new novel, <i>Heart of the Hunter</i> is just as promising.
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/ 20 February 2004
President Robert Mugabe, one of Africa’s most combative and enduring rulers, shows no sign of mellowing with age as he turns 80 on Saturday. In the days before his birthday, Mugabe spoke mainly of war — war against the alleged efforts of Britain and the United States to topple his regime, and war against ”economic saboteurs” at home.
Mbeki’s word on Zim is ‘meaningless’
Mugabe: ‘I’ll never be defeated’
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/ 20 February 2004
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide declared he is ready to die to defend his country against a bloody rebellion, indicating he plans to cling to power. The United States government, citing continued violence, urged Americans to leave Haiti.
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/ 20 February 2004
The SABC has taken Democratic Alliance election candidate Dianne Kohler-Barnard off the air. SABC spokesperson Paul Setsetse told the Mail & Guardian the corporation expected her to resign prior to the elections and might have to ”take appropriate steps” should she refuse.
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It seems that while we cannot escape our history, prescient politicians are thinking quickly. For if they continue with their commitment to balance the halls of power — 50-50 gender parity by 2014 — South Africa’s second decade of freedom will be herstory.
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/ 20 February 2004
The residents of the Zevenfontein informal settlement, alongside Dainfern in northern Jo’burg, will be holding their breath on Monday. An application will be heard at the Witwatersrand High Court to determine whether their dream of owning houses in Cosmo City, a proposed housing project in northern Randburg, will finally be realised.