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Cape Town

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/ 15 August 2008

Tri-Nations is at the Boks’ fingertips

Last week’s rout of Argentina built confidence but the Springboks must bring their ‘A’ game to Newlands.

By Dillon Davie
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/ 14 August 2008

Accused’s headache halts serial rape trial

Complaints of a severe headache from serial rape accused Tsediso Letsoenya brought his trial in the Cape High Court to a sudden halt on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 August 2008

Taliep accused grilled in court by lawyer

The man who says he has confessed all in the Taliep Petersen killing faced a grilling on Thursday over contradictions in his statements.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 August 2008

Monty set to make history

SA fullback Percy Montgomery will become the ninth player in history to reach the magical 100-Test mark when he faces New Zealand on Saturday.

By James Whitmore
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/ 13 August 2008

Najwa wanted me to keep quiet, accused tells court

One of Najwa Petersen’s co-accused told a court on Wednesday that she tried to persuade him not to incriminate her in the murder of her husband.

By Ben Maclennan
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/ 13 August 2008

‘This is how Najwa did it’

One of Najwa Petersen’s co-accused on Wednesday showed the Cape High Court how she allegedly fired the shot that killed her bound husband, Taliep.

By Ben Maclennan
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/ 13 August 2008

Out for revenge? Not us, say All Blacks

The All Blacks will be relying heavily on motivation to fuel their performance against the Springboks in Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test at Newlands.

By Herman Gibbs
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/ 13 August 2008

Najwa witnesses receive death threats

At least two witnesses called by the state to testify against murder-accused Najwa Petersen have been threatened with death.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 August 2008

Leading the fight against malaria

‘The death of a child has a devastating impact on a woman," says Grace Chitima Mugumbate, a PhD researcher at the University of Cape Town.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 August 2008

ANC suspends six staff members

Six managers in the parliamentary office of the ANC have been suspended over allegations that they misappropriated money and created fictitious posts.

By Staff Reporter and Nic Dawes Author
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/ 12 August 2008

Petersen trial: Cluster of calls ‘just coincidence’

A Taliep Petersen murder accused testifies that a cluster of phone calls in the countdown to the musician’s killing was just coincidence.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 August 2008

Rape victims tell court of ordeals

Victims of alleged serial rapist Tsediso Letsoenya delivered shocking testimony in court on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 August 2008

Monty to start for Boks in 100th Test

SA coach Peter de Villiers has handed the number 15 jersey to fullback Percy Montgomery for Saturday’s clash against the All Blacks.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 August 2008

Taliep murder accused takes stand

The man accused of recruiting the killers of musician Taliep Petersen took the stand in the Cape High Court on Tuesday to proclaim his innocence.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 August 2008

Footsteps on a journey

From the Cape Flats to the president’s residence, chef Hilton Little has taken great strides in his culinary career, writes Brent Meersman.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 August 2008

Writing their own stories

The personal narratives by 23 women, including the book’s compiler Marlene le Roux, are accompanied by Lucie Pavlovich’s fashion photographs.

By Lisa Johnston
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/ 11 August 2008

‘Jury is out on Parliament’

Opponents of legislation face a dilemma: should they concentrate on fighting it or on ensuring that any new body preserves the Scorpions’ approach?

By Staff Reporter and Nic Dawes Author
Komphela cashes in on ferry folly
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/ 10 August 2008

Komphela cashes in on ferry folly

The vessel, named the Adriatic Princess, was bought second-hand for R26-million by a Bloemfontein firm in which Komphela holds an interest.

By Nic Dawes Author and Pearlie Joubert Author
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/ 8 August 2008

Court suspends RAF’s victim payment system

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) should put its new accident-victim payment system on hold, the Cape High Court ruled on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 August 2008

RAF, lawyers lock horns over payments

A group of lawyers is challenging the Road Accident Fund’s recent decision to pay compensation funds directly into claimants’ accounts.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 August 2008

Ministers meet SABC board about credibility, 2010

Eight ministers and deputies have met the SABC board to discussed the credibility and accuracy of the broadcaster’s news reports.

By Michael Hamlyn
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/ 7 August 2008

ANC defends death of the Scorpions

The ANC has defended its stance on the disbanding of the Scorpions, accusing the unit of ”serious violations of the Constitution and the rule of law”.

By Jacques Keet
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/ 7 August 2008

Vavi: SA needs to change economic policy

There is a need for changes in the country’s economic policy, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 August 2008

Tik addicts jailed for 24 years each over petrol murder

Two tik addicts who doused a woman with petrol before setting her alight in an argument over a cellphone have each been jailed for 24 years.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Demise of Scorpions ‘meant to shield ANC members’

The Scorpions’ disbandment is intended to shield key ANC members from prosecution, parliamentary hearings on the matter heard on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Petersen’s son ‘scared and shaken’ during attack

Najwa Petersen’s son testifies he was ”scared, very scared and shaken” when an intruder entered the room where he slept with his family.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Mass Cosatu strike grips South Africa

Masses of workers supported a national strike against rising living costs on Wednesday, paralysing transport services and immobilising businesses.

By Imke Van Hoorn and Sapa Afp
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/ 6 August 2008

Gem of the docks

The kitchen makes everything fresh so the dishes arrive as they are cooked, steaming, but not according to any schedule you might have had in mind.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Margins and transitions

Photographer Graeme Williams explains the process that led to his series, The Edge of Town, about society’s outer limits.

By Graeme Williams
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/ 5 August 2008

Luxury’s lap

Lisa Johnston has herself committed to a cosy cocoon on a cold Cape Town weekend.

By Lisa Johnston
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/ 5 August 2008

Murderous welcome for refugees

Despite the death of five foreigners, provincial officials insist reintegration has been successful.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 August 2008

Scorpions deny involvement in Petersen case

The Scorpions were not involved in the investigation of the Taliep Petersen murder, an affidavit on record at the murder trial has confirmed.

By Staff Reporter
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