The ‘E’ word, electricity, hardly got a mention in the budget; private supply seems a distant dream.
The public health sector will get a shot in the arm from business, writes Faranaaz Parker.
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/ 22 February 2010
This year’s speech contains proposals that will significantly affect retrenchments, gamblers and car owners, writes Maya Fisher-French.
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/ 22 February 2010
The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) is expected to announce its decision on Eskom’s tariff application on Wednesday.
SA must never be shy to compete against the best countries in the world, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said on Monday.
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/ 22 February 2010
BidVest Wits have slipped close to the Absa Premiership relegation zone, but with just two matches to go, coach Roger de Sa is not panicking just yet.
Schalk Burger, the Stormers’ lone injury casualty from the weekend’s win over the Waratahs, is a doubtful starter for Friday’s clash with the Brumbies
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/ 22 February 2010
What does an annoying white liberal do when they’re angry? Write a strongly-worded letter. And then suggest you need counselling.
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/ 22 February 2010
Health officials are considering blanket tests followed by a lifetime course of drugs for everyone with the syndrome to eradicate HIV within 40 years.
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema had not breached any law or code of ethics by being involved in business, the ANC said on Sunday.
SA President Jacob Zuma has ordered an external audit of state companies, following persistent reports of mismanagement and political meddling.
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/ 21 February 2010
The remains of ANC stalwart Johnny Makhathini were welcomed by hundreds of people at the Durban International Airport on Saturday night.
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s lavish lifestyle is being bankrolled by lucrative government contracts, a media report said on Sunday.
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/ 21 February 2010
Wing Bryan Habana grabbed two second-half tries to help the Stormers beat the New South Wales Waratahs 27-6 in the Super 14 on Saturday.
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/ 20 February 2010
Orlando Pirates and their equally ineffective arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs failed to light up the Absa Premiership Soweto Derby on Saturday.
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/ 20 February 2010
South Africans may pose the biggest problem to healthcare services during the Soccer World Cup, health officials said on Saturday.
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/ 20 February 2010
In a Super 14 match at Coca-Cola Park that bordered on the bizarre, the Lions came back from a 72-37 deficit to grab a second bonus point.
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/ 20 February 2010
Don’t expect to see the Sharks or the Cheetahs in the play-offs when the business end of the Vodacom Super 14 rugby season arrives.
The ANC and its youth league on Friday demanded a retraction and apology from the <i>Star</i> for its report on league president Julius Malema.
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/ 19 February 2010
SA captain Graeme Smith and interim coach Corrie van Zyl were appointed on Friday to lead South Africa until after next year’s Cricket World Cup.
For a whole two weeks the African National Congress came face to face with the enemy within — the contradictions within the glorious movement.
A battle royal looms over the awarding of coal-mining rights adjacent to world heritage site and national park Mapungubwe.
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/ 19 February 2010
President Jacob Zuma on Friday condemned the military coup in Niger, which he said posed a security threat to the region.
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/ 19 February 2010
The Western Cape African National Congress (ANC) has brought new charges against its "recalled" provincial chief whip, Max Ozinsky.
The Western Cape is to pass a law banning politicians from using blue-light convoys in the province, Premier Helen Zille announced on Friday.
Glynnis Underhill quizzed the province’s premier, Helen Zille over the issue of complaints of sexual harassment Lennit Max.
Staff in minister’s office accused of ‘ganging up to protect their jobs’, says axed spokesperson.
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/ 19 February 2010
I am considering putting a lump sum into an existing RA and boosting the monthly premium to improve the maturity values. Is this a good idea?
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/ 19 February 2010
Absa plans to buy a controlling stake in Namibian financial services firm Capricorn Investment Holdings for an undisclosed amount, it said on Friday.
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/ 19 February 2010
World Cup stadium liquor vendors are crying foul over the Department of Trade and Industry’s draft liquor policy for the football showpiece.
Minister Gordhan’s maiden Budget aims to improve efficiencies and tackle corruption, writes Lynley Donnelly.
There’s something poignant about watching a group of women in a hair salon discussing why they cannot have orgasms.