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South Africa

Slumming it, ja
Article
/ 5 July 2010

Slumming it, ja

<b>Christina Gossmann</b> checks out the Goethe Institut’s caravan-themed fan park as an alternative place to watch the footie.

By Christina Gossmann
Zille: ANC Youth League behind toilets saga
Article
/ 5 July 2010

Zille: ANC Youth League behind toilets saga

DA leader Helen Zille on Monday slammed the ANC Youth League for its role in the Makhaza toilets saga.

By Staff Reporter
Imaginary friends, real designs
Article
/ 5 July 2010

Imaginary friends, real designs

Meet Philisile, the Shwe-shwe Poppi. A label tells us that she has a taste for chicken and rice and that she likes lions.

By Anthea Buys
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Article
/ 5 July 2010

Fifa: Introducing technology is turning back time

Fifa has once again refused to discuss goal-line technology, describing cameras and video replays as the work of the devil.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 July 2010

Carroll named Anglo Platinum chairperson

Cynthia Carroll, chief executive of Anglo American, will become chairperson of Anglo Platinum with effect from September 1 2010.

By Staff Reporter
I don’t read fiction, I read the Bible
Article
/ 5 July 2010

I don’t read fiction, I read the Bible

I love Johannesburg, its drama, its aesthetics and contrasts, the various characters you meet here.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 July 2010

Govt workers threaten strike within two weeks

Unions representing 1,3-million government workers are threatening to strike within two weeks.

By Staff Reporter
Cup tourists top one million mark
Article
/ 5 July 2010

Cup tourists top one million mark

The number of foreign visitors entering South Africa during the Soccer World Cup period has now risen to one million, officials said on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom stumps up cash to avoid strike
Article
/ 5 July 2010

Eskom stumps up cash to avoid strike

South African unions dropped on Sunday a threat to strike at power utility Eskom this week after receiving a higher wage offer.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 July 2010

Struggling firms splurge on World Cup tickets

Struggling SA state-owned firms have spent R110-million on World Cup tickets, angering trade unions which have accused top executives of selfishness.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 July 2010

Unfuckingbearable

To have lost 3-0 would have been better, far better, than this. Sport, mirroring life, can be cruel. Very cruel, writes <b>Richard Calland</b>.

By Richard Calland
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Article
/ 4 July 2010

Germany oust Argentina, Spain reach semis

Germany demolished Argentina and Spain beat Paraguay by one goal in a quarterfinal of extraordinary drama on Saturday.

By Barry Moody
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Article
/ 3 July 2010

Villa gives Spain 1-0 win over Paraguay

Spain striker David Villa fired his team into the World Cup semifinals with a late goal to sink plucky Paraguay 1-0 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

By Iain Rogers
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Article
/ 3 July 2010

‘Toughest day’ of Maradona’s life

He walked into the press conference with chin and nose in the air, but the dejection shrouding Diego Armando Maradona was palpable.

By Niren Tolsi
Germany stun Argentina 4-0 to reach semis
Article
/ 3 July 2010

Germany stun Argentina 4-0 to reach semis

Germany stunned Argentina with a 4-0 victory in the quarterfinals on Saturday as the favoured South Americans followed Brazil out of the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 July 2010

African teams need more grit to triumph

African teams have made progress dealing with financial and tactical demons that had always plagued them but need work on their mental stamina.

By Bate Felix
Africa weeps, semifinals beckon
Article
/ 3 July 2010

Africa weeps, semifinals beckon

Millions of African fans mourned the exit of Ghana, their last hope for World Cup glory, while four more nations stepped up to battle on Saturday.

By Andrew Cawthorne
Ghana’s dream dashed
Article
/ 3 July 2010

Ghana’s dream dashed

Africa’s last hope in the Soccer World Cup ended in heartbreak after Uruguay eliminated a youthful Ghana 4-2 on Friday evening.

By Verashni Pillay and Phathisani Moyo
Zille: Law must pursue other ANC leaders
Article
/ 3 July 2010

Zille: Law must pursue other ANC leaders

DA leader Helen Zille called for the prosecution of more ANC leaders in the aftermath of Friday’s conviction of former police chief Jackie Selebi.

By Staff Reporter
Tearful Ghana rue last-gasp penalty drama
Article
/ 3 July 2010

Tearful Ghana rue last-gasp penalty drama

Ghana defender John Pantsil choked back tears as he bemoaned a decision to award a last-minute penalty instead of a goal.

By Bate Felix
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Article
/ 3 July 2010

Paris Hilton questioned by police after Cup match

Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton was arrested after a World Cup match in South Africa on Friday on suspicion of marijuana possession.

By Agnieszka Flak
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Glamour boys Brazil bundled out of World Cup

Brazil are out of the World Cup. The Seleção lost 2-1 to Holland in the first of the tournament’s quarterfinals on Friday in Port Elizabeth.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Lucky 13 for Dutch who stun Brazil 2-1

Wesley Sneijder headed a second-half winner as The Netherlands came from behind to beat ten-man Brazil 2-1 on Friday.

By Brian Homewood
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Lebo M’s non-performance windfall

He may be in breach of contract, but the controversial music producer is being given R5,7-million to walk away from the closing ceremony.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

We have a right to know who funds Zuma family

Our president has a colourful private life and while it might be simpler, we cannot simply tune out of the soap opera.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Aurora link to suspect land deal

Company has a share in controversial property, contractors told.

By Yolandi Groenewald, Ilham Rawoot and Sam Sole Author
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Evicted shack dwellers seek legal recourse

Evicted shack dwellers from Gauteng and Ekurhuleni — accused of illegally occupying council land — are now seeking legal recourse.

By Karabo Keepile
Gama supporters say he is victim of a witch-hunt
Article
/ 2 July 2010

Gama supporters say he is victim of a witch-hunt

The dismissal of Transnet Freight Rail [TFR] chief executive Siyabonga Gama this week has raised the ire of some executives in the company.

By Staff Reporter
New race for Transnet post
Article
/ 2 July 2010

New race for Transnet post

Transnet has wasted no time after firing freight boss Siyabonga Gama in identifying candidates for the parastatal’s top job.

By Matuma Letsoala and Mandy Rossouw
Somalis seek safety in numbers
Article
/ 2 July 2010

Somalis seek safety in numbers

Threats of more attacks on foreigners after the World Cup are already becoming a reality and many Somalis are fleeing to “Little Mogadishu".

By Nicole Johnston
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

O’Sullivan lashes out at Selebi

Jackie Selebi’s main accuser, Paul O’Sullivan, lashed out at the former police chief on Friday after a court convicted Selebi of corruption.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

‘The press are like bloody vultures’

Jackie Selebi’s son burst into tears in the foyer of the South Gauteng High Court on Friday afternoon as Selebi and his family left the court.

By Matuma Letsoala and Mandy Rossouw
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