Cosatu is not denouncing government’s new draft labour legislation, but rather bracing for a fight with labour brokers, it says.
We journey into rural Limpopo to meet with one of the fathers of Shangaan music, General MD Shirinda. A legend in the industry, Shirinda continues to be a successful gigging and recording artist. But the music is changing as the youth seek faster electro sounds — something Shirinda’s son, Ndongwe is producing. We explore the old and new, within the space of the Shirinda homestead.
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/ 22 December 2010
Here’s an assortment of potential headlines you might see in 50 years’ time, assuming, of course, there are still newspapers that far in the future.
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/ 22 December 2010
South Africa’s Sasol is looking for more gas across Africa and beyond to boost its production of chemicals and synthetic fuels.
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/ 22 December 2010
Russia on Wednesday blamed "unfriendly" behaviour by Britain for sparking the tit-for-tat expulsion of a diplomat from each side.
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/ 22 December 2010
For weeks, three kayakers exploring rivers in Africa came together in a close formation designed to ward off hippo and crocodile attacks.
Cope will find it almost impossible to convince voters to consider the party at next year’s local government elections.
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/ 22 December 2010
Neotel has notified its staff that retrenchments are looming, blaming the weak global economy for the move.
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/ 22 December 2010
Esrom Nyandoro admits that he is frustrated not to be playing a part in Mamelodi Sundowns’ clash with AmaZulu.
Israel has called on the UN Security Council to issue a "clear and resolute" message against rockets fired into its territory from the Gaza Strip.