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South Africa

Courting trouble
Article
/ 1 February 2009

Courting trouble

Judge President John Hlophe has returned to
work, stirring controversy and speculation, write
Nic Dawes and Sello S Alcock.

By Nic Dawes Author and Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 1 February 2009

You’re funding ANC campaign

ANC and Cosatu civil servants are being redeployed to campaign at taxpayers’ expense.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 1 February 2009

Top SA Jews slam Gaza attack

The call is part of a growing demand by Palestinian sympathisers to investigate the role of South African Jews in the IDF.

By Percy Zvomuya and Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

Treasury promises to pay bus subsidies

The financial deficit experienced by the Gauteng transport department resulted from a shortfall in the funds it receives from the national government.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

All aboard Rea Vaya

Jo’burg’s new rapid transit bus system is set to go despite some opposition, writes Lynley Donnelly.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

Rough Aunties, big hearts

NirenTolsi speaks to the director of Rough Aunties, and the aunties themselves, about the documentary that scooped a Sundance Award.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

‘New’ Pikoli’s sleazy past

The leading candidate to take over as national public prosecutions director has admitted some of his shady deals.

By Stefaans Brmmer, Yolandi Groenewald and Sam Sole Author
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

ANC still top dog

The implication is that voters still prefer the ANC, despite councillors having rejected the party.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 31 January 2009

Stoned on success in New York

South African fashion label Stoned Cherrie will take to the fabled tents of Bryant Park for New York’s autumn/winter fashion week next month.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Balfour ordered to furnish report to TAC

Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour was on Friday ordered to furnish a report on the death of an inmate to the Treatment Action Campaign.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Opposition: Scorpions Bill marks dark day in SA history

The president’s decision to enact legislation disbanding the Scorpions marks a dark day in South Africa’s democracy, the opposition said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Obama goes pop for South African bubbly

When Barack Obama was voted into office in November, he celebrated the cork-popping moment with half a case of Graham Beck Brut NV.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Alexandra on evacuation alert over possible flooding

Informal settlements in Alexandra have been put on evacuation alert due to possible flooding, said Jo’burg emergency services on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Sanef cheers Motlanthe’s call on publications Bill

Sanef has welcomed President Kgalema Motlanthe’s decision to refer back to Parliament the controversial Films and Publications Amendment Bill.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

VWSA to shed 400 jobs

Volkswagen SA said on Friday it had been forced to take steps to address the economic crisis and would shed up to 400 jobs.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Motlanthe approves Bill disbanding Scorpions

South African President Kgalema Motlanthe has approved two pieces of legislation disbanding the Scorpions, the Presidency confirmed on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Cope: South Africans must elect their president

Citizens of the country should be able to elect their president directly, the Congress of the People said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Wet weather causes havoc on Jo’burg roads

Johannesburg metro police on Friday urged motorists to be cautious as the rain-hit city has seen a recent increase in road accidents.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

SA credit growth slows, giving bank room to cut rates

South African bonds overlooked a weaker rand to open firmer on Friday after credit extension and money supply data surprised to the downside.

By Evan Pickworth
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Last chance saloon for Mbeki-ites

Whether Zuma, almost certainly South Africa’s next president, retains Mboweni and Manuel in their current positions remains to be seen.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

KZN high court upholds slums Act

The Slums Act provides municipalities with greater powers to monitor informal settlements and to evict inhabitants.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Mohlahlane lands R1,1m default judgement

The Land Bank’s former acting chief executive, Phil Mohlahlane, was fired from the Department of Agriculture last week.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

He’s central… he’s the face of the ANC

Housing Minister and ANC NEC member Lindiwe Sisulu on Jacob Zuma being the party’s presidential candidate despite having to juggle

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Merger, pay gripes see Tshwane University grind to a halt

Merger assimilated a mish-mash of student cultures, staff work ethics, academic standards and disparate infrastructure.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Pansalb chief accused of abuse of power

Sent to Parliament: A letter accusing the CEO of PanSalb Rosemary Ntombenhle Nkosi, of financial mismanagement and abuse of power.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Prisons graft: Here’s the proof, minister

On Sunday the Department of Correctional Services placed advertisements urging anyone with proof of impropriety to inform law enforcement agencies.

By Adriaan Basson
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Article
/ 29 January 2009

Court ruling seen as meagre relief for bus operators

A court order forcing government to pay R300m towards its outstanding bus subsidy payments was only an interim solution, Satawu said on Thursday.

By Denise Williams
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Article
/ 29 January 2009

Storm rages over anti-Semitic comments

The storm of controversy unleashed by South African Deputy Foreign Minister Fatima Hajaig’s anti-Semitic comments is showing no sign of abating.

By Sapa Author, Sapa Afp and Mail & Guardian Online reporters and Sapa
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Article
/ 29 January 2009

ANC goes online with election campaign

The ANC campaign trail can now be followed online with the party posting video clips and updates on an interactive website, it said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 January 2009

Absa: Bleak outlook for residential property

The outlook for the residential property market in 2009 remains bleak, Absa said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 January 2009

ANC meets to discuss parliamentary nominations

The African National Congress’s national executive committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the party’s list of parliamentary nominations.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 January 2009

Gold Fields lifts earnings, sees stronger output

Gold Fields said on Thursday adjusted headline earnings per share rose to 83 cents for the second quarter versus 18 cents in the first quarter.

By Staff Reporter
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