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South Africa

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/ 10 December 2010

When Leaks become a flood

The ripples from the WikiLeaks scandal made a fairly gentle landfall in South Africa last week.

By The Leader
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

Swimming in a sea of debt

A code of conduct between credit providers and debt counsellors should iron out the problems that stymied many of those seeking protection.

By Maya Fisher French
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/ 10 December 2010

ANC ponders greater role in parastatals

Debate is raging in the ANC over whether to step up its involvement in the management of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

By Mandy Rossouw and Lynley Donnelly
‘We too have a dream,’ say UFS students
Article
/ 10 December 2010

‘We too have a dream,’ say UFS students

Diverse campus lifestyles in the US inspire Kovsies to become ‘cohorts of change’.

By Kamogelo Seekoei
Congress of the desperate
Article
/ 10 December 2010

Congress of the desperate

The cash-strapped Congress of the People (Cope) is struggling with last-minute preparations for its inaugural elective congress.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

Countdown to nuclear liftoff

The pressure is on for the government to roll out the country’s nuclear strategy and decisions are expected to be made within a year.

By Lionel Faull
Being serious about development
Article
/ 10 December 2010

Being serious about development

The big question about adult basic education and the poverty gap has not yet been asked at national level, argues <B>Pat Dean</b>.

By Pat Dean
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

‘Superior’ attitude could cost us

South African soccer may suffer more from lack of participation in Pan-African club competitions than football authorities realise.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Get ready for a series to savour
Article
/ 10 December 2010

Get ready for a series to savour

Forget the Ashes, the South Africa vs India Test series is the real deal, with many of the world’s top players involved.

By Neil Manthorp
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

New regulations will protect insurance policyholders

Solvency Assessment & Management will bring the South African insurance industry in line with global best practice.

By Fiona Zerbst
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

Christmas shopping this weekend? Read this

Don’t blow the budget just because it’s Christmas. Here are some tips to help you shop smartly.

By Fiona Zerbst
Mbeki prickly but crucial
Article
/ 10 December 2010

Mbeki prickly but crucial

The US embassy in South Africa decided in 2001 that it would deal with a "prickly, hyper-sensitive, shrill and defensive" president Thabo Mbeki.

By Rapule Tabane
Zuma: Mister Nice Guy
Article
/ 10 December 2010

Zuma: Mister Nice Guy

Zuma’s intelligence and tactical acumen acknowledged

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

East Rand firms on US critical list

WikiLeaks has released a secret diplomatic United States embassy cable listing two SA companies seen as critical to American interests.

By Ilham Rawoot
The acid mine drainage solution bandwagon
Article
/ 10 December 2010

The acid mine drainage solution bandwagon

As acid mine drainage threatens some of South Africa’s major cities and waterways, technology providers are looking for cost-effective solutions.

By Mara Kardas-Nelson
A case of truth, lies and videotape
Article
/ 10 December 2010

A case of truth, lies and videotape

Closed circuit television video and damning text messages make up a mounting pile of evidence against Shrien Dewani.

By Glynnis Underhill
Murder by husband would be ‘unforgivable’, says sister
Article
/ 9 December 2010

Murder by husband would be ‘unforgivable’, says sister

The sister of Anni Dewani, killed in Cape Town, said it would be an "unforgivable" crime if her new husband was found guilty of arranging her murder.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 December 2010

‘Enter the Ninja’ chosen as top video

Die Antwoord’s music video for <em>Enter the Ninja</em> has been chosen as the 2010 Video of the Year on social networking site Myspace.

By Lisa Van Wyk
South Africa unveils space agency
Article
/ 9 December 2010

South Africa unveils space agency

SA unveiled its national space agency on Thursday, aiming to become a leader in earth observation technology across the continent in 10 years.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

‘Education the solution to economic uncertainty’

Governments worldwide should treat education with the same urgency they bring to bear in combating HIV/Aids and global warming.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

Take Five: Of tumblelogs and splashdowns

The <em>M&G</em>’s <b>Faranaaz Parker</b> rounds up five quirky things you may have missed over the last week.

By Faranaaz Parker
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

Afrikaans writer loses award over comments on black people

The SA Literary Awards has withdrawn its award for Annelie Botes, writer of <em>Thula Thula</em>, for saying she did not like black people.

By Sapa Afp and Mg Reporter
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/ 9 December 2010

DA to push Parliament for tougher questioning rules

The DA will push Parliament’s rules committee to introduce measures to make the president and his ministers more accountable to questions from MPs.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

Business confidence sees slight rise in November

Business confidence was slightly up in November compared to October, according to Sacci’s Business Confidence Index.

By Staff Reporter
Consistency key against Proteas, say India
Article
/ 9 December 2010

Consistency key against Proteas, say India

Rahul Dravid expects India’s batsmen to be up to the task in South Africa, with their prior experience in limited-overs cricket proving a major help.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

Kgatla ready for Matsatsantsa

Platinum Stars captain Stanley Kgatla has praised SuperSport United ahead of their league meeting.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished
Article
/ 9 December 2010

Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished

The last Gautrain rail car arrived at the depot in Midrand this week, completing the 96-car fleet.

By Tarryn Harbour
Zuma controversial but smart, says leaked cable
Article
/ 9 December 2010

Zuma controversial but smart, says leaked cable

The rise of Jacob Zuma to South Africa’s presidency was an "astonishing achievement", according to US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks.

By Marius Bosch
SA police mum on new Dewani claims
Article
/ 9 December 2010

SA police mum on new Dewani claims

The police have still not commented on new reports that Shrien Dewani had plotted a similar murder in SA before.

By Staff Reporter
2010 Cup ‘changed the world’s view of us’
Article
/ 9 December 2010

2010 Cup ‘changed the world’s view of us’

After billions spent on stadiums now lying empty and fewer tourists than hoped, SA marks six months from the kick-off of the World Cup on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 December 2010

Current-account gap widens, household spending up

South Africa’s current-account deficit widened in the third quarter, partly due to a fall in receipts after the boost from the Soccer World Cup.

By Stella Mapenzauswa and Xola Potelwa
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Article
/ 9 December 2010

Renovating your house? Beware underinsurance

An insurance policy shouldn’t be calculated on what you paid to buy, but on what it would cost to build the property to the same standard.

By Fiona Zerbst
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