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South Africa

Dark shadow from the past
Article
/ 15 October 2010

Dark shadow from the past

<strong>Percy Zvomuya</strong> sees <i>The Butcher Brothers</i>, directed by Sylvaine Strike as disturbing, dark and brooding.

By Percy Zvomuya
The wool has been pulled over your eyes
Analysis
/ 15 October 2010

The wool has been pulled over your eyes

If you think there is no evidence of the politicisation of the HRC, then read this.

By Staff Reporter
It’s made in Eshowe, brew
Article
/ 15 October 2010

It’s made in Eshowe, brew

A man and his microbrew – which won serious accolades at the Britain’s Wetherspoons Real Ale Festival – are hoping to take on KZN and then the world.

By Sean Christie
Pick of the Out in Africa festival
Article
/ 15 October 2010

Pick of the Out in Africa festival

<strong>Shaun de Waal</strong> gives a list of films to see at the Out in Africa festival.

By Shaun De Waal
Picking up where Sello left off
Article
/ 15 October 2010

Picking up where Sello left off

A film short, <i>A Kind of Language</i>, is a free adaptation of his work, existing alongside it.

By Shaun De Waal
Mandela, still the enigma
Article
/ 15 October 2010

Mandela, still the enigma

<i>Conversations with Myself</i> yields some new facts but few personal details.

By Drew Forrest
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Article
/ 15 October 2010

Aurora survives for another day

Paralysed mining company Aurora Empowerment Systems has cheated collapse once again after a year of surviving on little more than its political clout.

By Ilham Rawoot
Minister talks farmers’ language
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Minister talks farmers’ language

Joemat-Pettersson acknowledges the importance of their role in a future South Africa.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

DA: Dlamini-Zuma must explain refugee backlog

The DA has called for Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to explain how her department will tackle a backlog in refugee applications.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Transport minister decries state of SA’s roads

Poorly maintained roads increased the risk of accidents, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Sedgefield is Africa’s first ‘Slow Town’

Sedgefield, the Garden Route town, is Africa’s first Cittaslow or "Slow Town", its founding member, André Gauché, said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
Gordhan echoes warning over ‘currency war’
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Gordhan echoes warning over ‘currency war’

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the world is heading towards a "currency war" unless developed nations gave ground at G20 negotiations.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

‘All systems go’ for year-end exams, says Motshekga

It’s all systems go for the year-end school exams in 10 days’ time, despite the difficulties of experienced this year, the education minister says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Phalaborwa terror trial set down for next year

Three men accused of planning to bomb ANC leaders’ homes go on trial next year, the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court decided on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Instilling values in schools

An initiative aimed at inculcating values such as civic responsibility, respect, ubuntu, tolerance, and dignity is taking schools by storm.

By Thabo Mohlala
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Census 2011: Setting the record straight

This week, Statistics South Africa kicked off the countdown to Census 2011, which will take place on October 9 and 10 next year.

By Faranaaz Parker
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Census 2011: How it works

The census questionnaire for the 2011 South African census has already been drawn up and is currently being beta tested.

By Faranaaz Parker
Meet the scientist
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Meet the scientist

<b>Mike Bruton</b> is an imagineering director who spends his time conceptualising and designing exhibitions at science centres.

By Staff Reporter
Early detection saves lives
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Early detection saves lives

About one in 10 women in South Africa will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that it can be cured when detected and treated early.

By Staff Reporter
Obesity — the silent killer
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Obesity — the silent killer

Obesity can be dangerous to one’s health. Many South Africans are unaware of the dangers of being overweight.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Choosing a fund manager

Research on the subject is limited but there are several pointers you can use.

By Gareth Stokes
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Why are we doing this?

Children often ask this question about mathematics and the teacher’s answer should be that we need it to help us solve problems in our daily lives.

By Aarnout Brombacher
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Change for the better

Certain leadership styles are needed to ensure that new ideas are successful and happily accepted, writes <b>Richard Hayward</b>.

By Richard Hayward
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Marcus says SA in fragile recovery, rand hurts

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Wednesday the economy was in a fragile recovery and the strong rand was hurting the country.

By Staff Reporter
Derby-Lewis’s cancer operation ‘successful’
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Derby-Lewis’s cancer operation ‘successful’

The operation to remove a cancerous growth from Clive Derby-Lewis’s head was a success, a spokesperson for his lawyer said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Former PAC secretary general Khoisan X dies

Former Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) secretary general Khoisan X has died, the party said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Cabinet condemns rhino poaching in SA

Cabinet on Wednesday condemned the poaching of more than 200 rhinos in parts of the country.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Parliament: Communications dept in disarray

Low levels of spending on operational programmes, poor staff morale and corporate governance are some of the problems facing the department.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu: Strike over, but still no deal
Article
/ 13 October 2010

Cosatu: Strike over, but still no deal

Cosatu on Wednesday announced that the public sector strike was over, even though no deal had been signed with the government.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Legal drug wreaking havoc

Alcohol has formed an integral part of human life for many thousands of years.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Brutal legacy of terrible twins

Around the world and across all cultures, drinking and interpersonal violence are inevitably linked.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Cheers to safer drinking

New campaign targets alcohol-related violence and wants alcohol-free zones near places of learning.

By Staff Reporter
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