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South Africa

Hospital deaths under spotlight during strike
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Hospital deaths under spotlight during strike

Several hospital deaths have been reported since a strike started last week, but government was cautious about linking them directly to the strike.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Female ministers ‘targeted’ in pending Cabinet rethink

Two more women ministers have been added to a list of those who will probably be subject to President Jacob Zuma’s imminent Cabinet rethink.

By Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge
When big bucks maketh the man
Article
/ 23 August 2010

When big bucks maketh the man

Black economic empowerment has taught our young people that they don’t have to dream up innovative ideas to succeed.

By Nikiwe Bikitsha
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Pirates sail into uncharted territory

Orlando Pirates head into uncharted territory for their opening Absa Premiership clash against newly promoted Vasco da Gama on Friday.

By Billy Cooper
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Unsung heroes nurture early growth

The unsung heroes of the early childhood development sector are often middle-aged black women who still remain largely unsupported by the government.

By Faranaaz Parker
Good business revives spaza shops
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Good business revives spaza shops

But foreigners have the competitive edge, which
has exposed them to jealousy and violence.

By Barrie Terblanche
Making the most of mentors
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Making the most of mentors

Many entrepreneurs need expert help when starting a business, but who judges the experts?

By Barrie Terblanche
Dyslexic papers over his disability
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Dyslexic papers over his disability

The dysfunction places severe restrictions on sufferers but many find an outlet in business.

By Barrie Terblanche
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

HSBC in talks for 70% of Nedbank

HSBC is in talks to buy up to 70% of Nedbank in a potential $6,8-billion deal that would give it a broader gateway to fast-growing Africa.

By David Dolan
The mother of all winners
Article
/ 23 August 2010

The mother of all winners

Business Partners expands its ambit to include competition winners from all sectors.

By Barrie Terblanche
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Ploughing back the profits pays off big time

This is part two of Desmond Makondo’s story.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Strikers defy court order at Durban hospital

A group of striking workers defied a court order when they prevented non-striking workers and patients from entering King Edward Hospital in Durban.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Briiibes! Briiibes!

Rumours of Schabir Shaik, wandering the streets of Durban with his arms outstretched, moaning "Briiibes! Briiibes!", appear to be exaggerated.

By Chris Roper
Athlone cooling towers reduced to rubble
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Athlone cooling towers reduced to rubble

The iconic Athlone cooling towers were demolished in just eight seconds on Sunday, the City of Cape Town said.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma criticises violent strikers
Article
/ 22 August 2010

Zuma criticises violent strikers

President Jacob Zuma has criticised violent striking
public servants, saying that ugly scenes seen during the strike would tarnish the country’s image.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 August 2010

Cosatu reaffirms support for strike

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Saturday reaffirmed its support for the ongoing public-service strike.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 August 2010

Smit blames himself for Springbok defeat

South Africa captain John Smit, playing his 100th Test, put the blame on himself for their last-gasp 29-22 loss to the All Blacks on Saturday.

By Ken Borland
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Article
/ 22 August 2010

Sexwale: ‘Let the rich help fight poverty’

Tokyo Sexwale this weekend promised impoverished residents of Plettenberg Bay that he would establish a dialogue between the rich and the poor.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 21 August 2010

New Zealand clinch Tri-Nations title

New Zealand beat South Africa 29-22 before more than 90 000 spectators at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.

By Ken Borland
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Article
/ 21 August 2010

All Blacks ‘will have to give everything’ to beat Boks

The All Blacks hope to put on a show worthy of South Africa’s biggest Test crowd in 55 years in their bid to clinch the Tri-Nations title.

By Gerald Imray
Plan for renewed wage talks as strike intensifies
Article
/ 21 August 2010

Plan for renewed wage talks as strike intensifies

Public-service sector unions and the government could hold renewed wage talks in the next week in an attempt to resolve the impasse.

By Natasha Marrian
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Hawks’ torture cases in limbo

ICD says it has been waiting for 17 months for the national director of public prosecutions to decide whether to prosecute 14 members of the Hawks.

By Glynnis Underhill
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Writers protest against proposed media controls

Jeopardising the freedom of writers will endanger the freedom of every reader in South Africa, renowned authors said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
North West SACP considers ANC split
Article
/ 20 August 2010

North West SACP considers ANC split

Provincial ‘purge’ part of a national strategy to oust Gwede Mantashe in 2012.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Strikers dance as hospital patients are left high and dry

Crowds of healthcare workers sang and danced as they protested outside Natalspruit Hospital in Thokoza on Wednesday, watched by the police.

By Tarryn Harbour and Lisa Steyn
Govt acts to deal with strike violence, intimidation
Article
/ 20 August 2010

Govt acts to deal with strike violence, intimidation

The government will take measures against striking workers who seek to disrupt basic service delivery, Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele says.

By Staff Reporter
Nurses will take the pain
Article
/ 20 August 2010

Nurses will take the pain

It is illegal for them to strike but they know the weight of numbers is on their side.

By Faranaaz Parker
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Cosatu strikes out at high office

Economic policy change the core motivation for labour mass action, says general secretary.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Froth over ‘abuses’ by beer giant

SAB was accused of abusing Competition Tribunal processes during this week’s hearing into the beer giant’s alleged anti-competitive practices.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Save now for a secure future

If South Africa wants to enjoy sustained economic growth, we must address our woeful savings
culture, writes <b>Gareth Stokes</b>.

By Gareth Stokes
On patrol in pastoral Limpopo
Article
/ 20 August 2010

On patrol in pastoral Limpopo

Farmers in Limpopo are setting up their own patrols to secure their district and gather intelligence.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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Article
/ 20 August 2010

Army medics at six strike-hit hospitals

Army medics were providing emergency care at six strike-hit hospitals in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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