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/ 24 July 2009

Popcru accuses Cope of inciting workers to reject OSD

Popcru has accused Cope’s Willie Madisha of inciting correctional services staff to reject government’s occupation specific dispensation offer.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 July 2009

Massmart workers stage nationwide protest marches

Makro, Game and Dion workers are staging marches in several cities on Friday to protest against working conditions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 July 2009

SA will crack down on rioters, warns Zuma

President Jacob Zuma said police will move swiftly to crack down on rioters after violent protests erupted this week over poor services and jobs.

By Gugulakhe Lourie
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/ 24 July 2009

Motshekga’s cars ‘cast doubt on commitment’

The luxury vehicles bought by the education minister cast doubt on her commitment to education, a school governing bodies group said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 July 2009

Govt probes causes of service-delivery protests

As service-delivery protests continued to rock parts of SA on Thursday, the government released the first findings of a probe into such action.

By Mirah Langer
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/ 24 July 2009

Concourt dark horse takes the lead

He’s been tipped as an outsider for the top judicial job in SA, but Sandile Ngcobo now seems a firm favourite to replace Pius Langa as chief justice.

By Sello S Alcock
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/ 24 July 2009

Zuma: ‘SA will wait for jobs increase’

South Africa will have to wait for an increase in job creation, because of the economic situation, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 July 2009

Tito was pushed

Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni was forced out of the job. This is the unanimous conclusion of people who were party to discussions about his

By Rapule Tabane
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/ 24 July 2009

Banking on integrity

New Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus is a tough realist who will not bow to pressure from any lobby group, writes Pippa Green.

By Pippa Green
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/ 23 July 2009

SANParks declares war on rhino poachers

South African National Parks announced on Thursday that it had opened its war chest to fight poachers in the Kruger Park.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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/ 23 July 2009

Criminal elements ‘fuel Gauteng protests’

Community concerns over service delivery were being hijacked by ”criminal elements”, the provincial government said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Municipal workers to down tools

SA’s strike-weary public will have to contend with the work stoppage from Monday of at least 150 000 municipal workers seeking better pay.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Basic income grant will bankrupt govt, says KZN premier

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize on Thursday shrugged off suggestions of introducing a basic income grant, saying this would bankrupt government.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Vaccine trials offer hope in fight against drug-resistant TB

Scientists attending the Fifth International Aids Conference warned of a potentially devastating drug-resistant TB epidemic.

By Mara Kardas-Nelson
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/ 23 July 2009

Competition chief ‘shares De Lille’s concerns’

Competition Commissioner Shan Ramburuth has told Patricia de Lille that he shares her concern over the high costs of telecommunications.

By Michael Hamlyn
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/ 23 July 2009

SA consumers at higher risk than expected

South African consumers are more financially vulnerable than might be expected, the Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index released on Thursday found.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Pikoli files papers challenging successor

Lawyers for axed prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli were filing an urgent interdict in Pretoria on Thursday to prevent the appointment of his successor.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Low savings a concern, says Gordhan

South Africans save very little and this is cause for concern, Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

SA govt ‘will not tolerate violent protests’

SA’s government will crack down on violent protests which erupted this week over delivery of basic services, a Cabinet minister said on Thursday.

By Marius Bosch
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/ 23 July 2009

South Africa tests African-made Aids vaccine

South Africa has launched human trials of the first African-produced HIV vaccine, as scientists seek new approaches to battling Aids.

By Fran Blandy
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/ 23 July 2009

SA: Africa’s ‘magnet for migration’

As South Africa gears up to host next year’s World Cup, it is taking steps to make sure the fans go home when it’s over.

By Michelle Theriault
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/ 23 July 2009

Metrorail workers eye strike action

Deadlocked negotiations could lead to the shutdown of commuter rail operations, trade unions representing workers in the sector warned on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Seacom completes 17 000km under-sea cable

Seacom on Thursday announced that its 17 000km submarine fibre-optic cable has been completed and commissioned.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

Protesters vent frustration at govt

Police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets at township protesters demanding improved services and more jobs.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 July 2009

America’s first lady and ours

What is the meaning of Michelle Obama and Who can be our Michelle Obama?

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

Imminent court action to stop a Pikoli successor

Court papers are expected to be filed shortly to prevent the appointment of a successor to axed NPA boss Vusi Pikoli, his lawyers said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

Salaries to eat up most of Free State health budget

The Free State health department will spend most of its R5,1-billion budget on salaries, the provincial minister for health said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

DA accuses Mthethwa of inventing Scorpions claim

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa made up an accusation that R100-million of Scorpions funds was unaccounted for, the DA said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

Prioritise the environment, Sonjica tells municipalities

Municipalities should prioritise waste management and greening of townships to restore dignity to South Africans, Buyelwa Sonjica said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

Chamber of Mines tables final wage offer

The Chamber of Mines has tabled a final wage offer for coal miners, it said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

Proper procedure followed in Lotto grant, says minister

The head of the Jazz Foundation, which has been paid out millions in Lotto grants, is also a member of the agency that considers grant applications.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 July 2009

A million more domestic tourists in 2008

About a million more South Africans toured in their own country in 2008 compared to the previous year, Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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