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/ 24 October 2008

On the trail of the quagga and the |Xam

Kevin Davie goes in search of Bushmen paintings in the Eastern Cape and wonders what happened to the people who made them.

By Kevin Davie
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/ 24 October 2008

Life after the Scorpions

Like all government departments the Scorpions had its troubles and challenges, but there are a number of bodies in need of more urgent attention.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 October 2008

Metro invokes defunct law to gag media

The Ekurhuleni metro council invoked a defunct ordinance from 1939 to ban the media and public from a secret meeting about controversial land issues.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

ASA dismisses generic drug complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority rejected a complaint that Bayer has been trying to disparage generic drugs and create doubts about their safety.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Expect an ANC exodus, says Lekota

Expect ANC members to quit in ”big numbers” in support of a breakaway party, suspended ANC veteran Mosiuoa Lekota said on Thursday.

By Fienie Grobler
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/ 23 October 2008

Rocky start to Parliament debate on Scorpions Bills

The debate on the future of the Scorpions got off to a rocky start in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon.

By Michael Hamlyn
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/ 23 October 2008

Call for intervention in Pretoria name-change row

A black Pretoria resident hit a white resident with a chair during public consultations over name changes to city streets, the FF+ said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Manuel willing to serve again, says spokesperson

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel reiterated he is willing to serve another term if asked to, his spokesperson, Thoraya Pandy, said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

ANC: Motshekga won’t apologise over ‘dogs’ statement

ANC Women’s League president Angie Motshekga won’t apologise for her ”dogs” statement as she had not intended to offend anyone, the ANC says.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

SA conditionally approves BHP takeover of Rio Tinto

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve BHP Billiton’s proposed merger with Rio Tinto — with conditions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

‘Save us from ANC warlords,’ say Lekota supporters

Ripping up pictures of ANC leader Jacob Zuma, backers of a new breakaway movement sought to drum up support in Gauteng on Thursday.

By Siphiwe Sibeko
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/ 23 October 2008

Motata drunken-driving trial postponed to Monday

Judge Nkola Motata’s lawyer has rejected an application by the prosecution to lead a new witness in Motata’s drunken-driving trial.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

DA calls on IEC to quell ‘political violence’

The DA has called on the Independent Electoral Commission to act and quell political violence and intimidation, the party said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Glenister calls halt to Scorpions challenge

Businessman Hugh Glenister has thrown in the towel, but is hopeful that someone else will pick up his challenge to the scrapping of the Scorpions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Cabinet: 2010 preparations on track

Preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup remain on target, government spokesperson Themba Maseko said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

DRDGold posts first-quarter net loss

South Africa’s fourth-biggest gold producer, DRDGold, on Thursday said production in the first quarter was unchanged at 70 861 ounces.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

New Clicks boosts profit, eyes more growth

South African retailer New Clicks Holdings reported a 28% rise in diluted full-year headline earnings per share.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

‘Sundowns are back in business’

Mamelodi Sundowns got their season back on track with a well-deserved 3-0 win over injury-hit AmaZulu in an Absa Premiership clash on Wednesday night.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 23 October 2008

Glenister’s Scorpions crusade dealt double blow

Businessman Hugh Glenister’s crusade to save the Scorpions was dealt a double blow on Wednesday by the Constitutional Court and the Cape High Court.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

SA urges action to rid Africa of disease, poverty

SA on Wednesday urged Red Cross societies in Africa to cooperate to rid the continent of the ”burden” of diseases, poverty and armed conflicts.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Where there’s smoke …

These are the latest ”It” parties where smokers network and try out new brands while being treated to a glam — and often free — night out.

By Nosimilo Ndlovu
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/ 23 October 2008

‘New land Act like apartheid’

Communities are nervous about the handing over of control of communally owned land to traditional leaders for administration.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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/ 23 October 2008

Curating change

Anthea Buys reports on the hits and misses of the fourth Month of Photography festival steered by the South African Centre for Photography.

By Anthea Buys
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/ 23 October 2008

Leapfrogging into Africa

The Western Union-Absa partnership could bridge the money transfer gap on the continent, writes Lynley Donnelly.

By Lynley Donnelly
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/ 23 October 2008

Intelligence agencies have to place emphasis on transparency

The secrecy and tight restrictions on information give rise to suspicion and mistrust.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Pecs and the city

There is a growing pressure on the modern man to embody the perfect male images we see around us every day.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2008

Insuring for dreaded events

Insurance: People between the ages of 30 and 50 are at the highest risk of dread diseases such as cancer and heart attacks.

By Maya Fisher French
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/ 22 October 2008

Impending legislation will empower Parliament

Counterpoint: Power over the budget means power over resources and therefore power over the scope and implementation of policy.

By Len Verwey
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/ 22 October 2008

Rand weakens sharply, stocks slide

The rand fell to a new, six-and-a-half-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, and local stocks also plunged on falling commodity prices.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 October 2008

Sadtu elects new leaders

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) elected Thobile Ntola as president in Pretoria on Wednesday, the union said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 October 2008

NPA to proceed quickly with Zuma appeal

The NPA will approach the Supreme Court of Appeal within days in a bid to obtain a date for its appeal against the Zuma judgement to be heard.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 October 2008

A matter of memory at Motata drunken-driving trial

Pretoria High Court Judge Nkola Motata’s drunken-driving trial was on Wednesday characterised by inconsistencies.

By Staff Reporter
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