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South Africa

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/ 19 December 2008

Further cholera deaths in Limpopo

Two more people have died of cholera in Limpopo, the provincial health department said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

‘Blue light’ cop granted bail

The ”blue light” VIP security escort who allegedly fired twice at a vehicle on the Pietermaritzburg-Durban highway was on Friday granted bail.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

KZN transport minister slams SA Roadlink

The decision to ban SA Roadlink buses from the roads was justified in order to save lives, KwaZulu-Natal transport minister Bheki Cele said on Friday.

By Miranda Andrew
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/ 19 December 2008

Suspected cholera cases in KZN

Six suspected cases of cholera have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the provincial health department said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

SA Open set to end year with a bang

The SA Open is showcasing top local and international players, where defending champion James Kingston is unlikely to keep his title.

By Rams Mabote
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/ 19 December 2008

Diamond mining strikes hard times, says producer

Diamond mining junior Petra Diamonds on Friday warned that the diamond mining industry faces difficult times in the year ahead.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

The funnest world by fair

Niren Tolsi visits Durban’s Fun World and reclaims
his forgotten childhood.

By Niren Tolsi
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/ 19 December 2008

Zanotti is surprise leader of SA Open

Little-known Fabrizio Zanotti from Paraguay reeled off nine birdies on his way to the first-round lead in the South African Open on Thursday.

By James Whitmore
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/ 19 December 2008

The year that was

The year 2008 has been a roller coaster for SA sport, from the success of Trevor Immelman at the US Masters to Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations failure.

By Lucky Sindane
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/ 19 December 2008

Mashatile’s secret trip

Gauteng Premier Paul Mashatile is secretly trying to raise capital abroad for an unauthorised private equity fund he started two years ago.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

A new congress born in Africa

Cope was formally launched as a party only this week. An NEC member said it dawned on the ANC that they are the ones keeping Cope in the news.

By Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 19 December 2008

Prominent poet denounces crime in SA

Breyten Breytenbach has unleashed his pen against crime in his homeland in a US magazine, prompting a rebuke from Nelson Mandela’s office.

By Donna Bryson
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/ 19 December 2008

King wins half a court battle

The latest legal skirmish between Dave King and the state has ended in a split decision favouring the businessman in the area that matters most.

By Nic Dawes Author
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/ 18 December 2008

Cope clarifies position on affirmative action

Cope on Thursday denied that it is against black empowerment policies, saying its position on affirmative action has been ”misinterpreted”.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Madiba food book wins award

Hunger for Freedom, a cook book that details the favourite foods of former president Nelson Mandela, has won an international award.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Manto shaken after emergency landing

Minister in the Presidency Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was lucky to be alive after a plane she was aboard performed an emergency landing on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

ANC turns attention to Western Cape

The ANC is abandoning pending court actions to focus its resources on the ”disaster” it faces in the Western Cape, it said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Zuma, Zapiro, politics and more

Zapiro, South Africa’s most famous cartoonist, unleashed a storm of controversy in September this year.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Mine retrenchments could be cut by 60%, says Solidarity

Retrenchments in the South African mining industry could be reduced by 40% to 60%, Solidarity deputy general secretary Dirk Hermann said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Zuma: ANC is not like Zanu-PF

The African National Congress (ANC) does not support military intervention in Zimbabwe, party president Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Producer price inflation slows to 12,6%

South Africa’s producer price inflation slowed to 12,6% year-on-year in November from 14,5% in October, it was reported on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Mango warns of airfare scam

Low-cost airline Mango on Thursday warned South African travellers that fraudsters are offering airline bookings at discounts via SMS and email.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Diary of a kak year

A year of scandal and ill-health hasn’t dulled Steve Hofmeyr’s allure, or rubbed the edges off his contradictions. Pearlie Joubert talked to him.

By Pearlie Joubert Author
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/ 18 December 2008

ANC sees W Cape as election challenge

The African National Congress recognises the Western Cape as a challenge in the run-up to the 2009 elections, the organisation said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Zuma claims R7m over Zapiro cartoon

Jacob Zuma is suing Jonathan Shapiro and the Sunday Times for R7-million over a controversial cartoon, it was reported on Thursday.

By Sapa Afp, Sapa Author and Mail Guardian Online Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Pirates crush Bloemfontein Celtic

Orlando Pirates crushed bottom club Bloemfontein Celtic 3-0 in a one-sided Absa Premiership fixture played on Wednesday night.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 18 December 2008

Billiton in strong position, chairperson says

BHP Billiton’s chairperson, Don Argus, said on Thursday that as a standalone company BHP Billiton is in a strong financial and operating position.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

Cash injection for nursing

Nursing education in SA is to receive a R70-million boost in the next four years from international donor organisation Atlantic Philanthropies.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 December 2008

Stars beat inconsistent Chiefs

Free State Stars gave their fans something to cheer about this festive season when they beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 December 2008

Cope to launch election manifesto in January

The Congress of the People (Cope) will launch its election manifesto in January next year, the party’s leadership team said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 December 2008

Police to focus on train crime over festive season

Police will embark on a nationwide crime-prevention operation on the country’s trains amid increased passenger loads over the festive season.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 December 2008

More rate cuts in 2009, economists predict

With both inflation falling and the economy weak, the Reserve Bank will have ample scope to cut interest rates next year, Nedbank said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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