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South Africa

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/ 27 February 2009

SA start well, but Australia fight back

When rain stopped play 40 minutes before close of play it was difficult to judge who had the upper hand. Australia ended the day on 254 for five.

By Jane Bramley
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/ 26 February 2009

Police implementing ‘corrective measures’ after audit

The South African Police Service were implementing corrective measures following a performance audit by the Auditor General.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

‘Winnie nomination could land ANC in hot water’

The ANC has left itself wide open to a legal challenge by keeping Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on its list of candidates for the National Assembly, despite her criminal record.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Oscar Pistorius discharged from hospital

Oscar Pistorius is racing towards full recovery after being discharged from hospital following a boating accident, Milpark Hospital said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Cosatu voices concern over job cuts

Cosatu on Thursday expressed concern about companies using the global financial meltdown as an excuse to cut jobs and maximise profits.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Steyn rips out Australian openers

Fast bowler Dale Steyn ripped out both Australian openers as the tourists were put under pressure on the first day of the first Test against SA.

By Chris Burnes
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/ 26 February 2009

Of cockroaches, garden gnomes and Botox

The lobbing of insults is pretty standard during an election, but South African politicians have gone a step further in the run-up to voting day.

By Jenni Ogrady
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/ 26 February 2009

January PPI slows to 9,2%

South Africa’s producer price inflation slowed to 9,2% year-on-year (y/y) in January from 11% in December, below expectations.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Taxi death: Mourners gather outside court

About 50 people gathered outside court on Thursday to mourn the death of Bernadine Kruger, who was run over by a taxi earlier this week.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Liberty’s 2008 profit declines

Listed insurer Liberty Holding’s profit for the year 2008 declined as its investments were hit by lower equity markets.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Somerset West fires out ‘for now’

Fires that were threatening historic wine estates in Somerset West have been put out ”for now”, Cape Town fire management said on Thursday morning.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Nedbank expects a tough year as earnings slip

The South African bank posted a 2% drop in full-year diluted headline earnings per share on Thursday, and expects earnings to be lower in 2009.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Downs, Stars in dull draw

There was little to enthuse over as Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 0-0 draw by a gutsy Free State Stars in an Absa Premiership clash on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

SA is not in a recession, says Manuel

South Africa is not in a recession despite some economists saying so, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Massmart boosts interim profit

Mass market retailer Massmart Holdings reported a 13,1% rise in 26-week headline EPS to 433 cents as its cheap stores lured cost-conscious customers.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

Zuma: The challenge is protecting jobs in SA

The biggest challenge facing SA during the economic crisis is how to protect jobs, ANC president Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

‘SA must rise above party political interests’

South Africans need to put the country’s interests first, not the interests of political parties, said axed NPA head Vusi Pikoli on Wednesday.

By Thembela Khamango
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/ 26 February 2009

Grindrod earnings up 96%

South African shipping company Grindrod on Thursday reported a 96% increase in diluted headline earnings per share.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 February 2009

ANC convoy to enter Nongoma on Friday

ANC supporters plan to form a car convoy and drive to Nongoma on Friday to visit party members who were shot during a rally in the area last month.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Dube trial witness lied out of fear, court hears

A witness to reggae icon Lucky Dube’s murder admitted to lying under oath in his statements to the police, a court heard on Wednesday.

By Hlengiwe Nhlabathi
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/ 25 February 2009

Manuel features strongly on ANC candidate list

Trevor Manuel features strongly on the ANC candidate list, released to the media by ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Free State farmer jailed for violating grave

A Free State farmer who forced a couple to exhume their baby’s remains has started his prison sentence, Free State police said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Opposition parties present list of demands to IEC

A meeting of thirteen opposition political parties has drawn up a list of demands for the Independent Electoral Commission.

By Michael Hamlyn
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/ 25 February 2009

Proteas seek ‘comprehensive beating’ of Australia

Speaking on the eve of the first Test against Australia, which starts on Thursday, SA captain Smith said his players were ”relaxed and focused”.

By Chris Burnes
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/ 25 February 2009

Open-access journal on horizon

The international visibility of SA research is poised for a boost, thanks to the establishment of an open-access platform for high-quality journals.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Two fires still rage in Somerset West

Two fires were still raging on farms in Somerset West on Wednesday afternoon, threatening historic wine estates in the area.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Boesak revisits decision not to stand as Cope candidate

Allan Boesak says he is reconsidering his decision not to stand as the Congress of the People’s candidate for premier of the Western Cape.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Charge taxi driver with murder, says Freedom Front Plus

A minibus taxi driver who allegedly ran down a girl on a scooter in Pretoria should be charged with murder, the Freedom Front Plus said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Guided by legislation

BEE codes inadvertently encourage compliance but they also blur the parameters.

By Trialogue Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Shhhh, we’re a university

A month into the year staff are rioting, the policemen are shooting, the students are getting hit and the leaders are hiding. All is as it should.

By Nomvula Dlamini and Doug Reeler
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/ 25 February 2009

Returns on the CSI rand

This is a time of unprecedented opportunity for CSI, provided emerging leaders embrace the development agenda.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 February 2009

Tomorrow’s in good hands

The 2009 Drivers of Change Awards judges’ panel.

By Staff Reporter
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