Troops loyal to South African presidential hopeful Jacob Zuma have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo in preparation for a coup against the incumbent President, Joseph Kabila. The African National Congress Youth League is keen to find new sources of income with which to foot the bill for its "babe magnet" BMWs.
A Freedom Front Plus (FF+) motion to have all Cabinet members confined to Robben Island for a period of 10 years before they take up their appointments was defeated in Parliament this week. Griep du Pisanie of the FF+ had tabled the motion with what he termed the best of intentions.
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/ 25 October 2005
Property management companies are facing tough times as competition in the sector increases. Although the low-interest rate-induced property boom, coupled with the strong thrust towards black economic empowerment, has created huge opportunities in a fast-growing market.