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South Africa

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/ 12 October 2008

Two judges off Constitutional Court shortlist

Only four judges remain in the race to replace retiring Constitutional Court Judge Tholakele Madala.

By Sello S Alcock
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/ 12 October 2008

Deadly mystery fever identified

The mystery viral haemorrhagic fever that killed three people in South Africa has been provisionally identified as an arenavirus.

By Mirah Langer
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/ 12 October 2008

Townships condemn feuding, divided ANC

South Africans are rapidly losing patience with a divided ruling party seen as arrogant and greedy.

By Alex Duval Smith
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/ 12 October 2008

Boats collide on Vaal River

Rescuers were searching on Saturday for a woman’s body after two boats collided in the Vaal River in Vanderbijlpark, emergency services said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 October 2008

Defend our democracy, Lekota urges SA

Former ANC chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota has urged South Africans to help defend the Constitution against attacks by new ruling-party leaders.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 October 2008

Hunting Virus X

There are no conclusive answers about the cause of three deaths in Johannesburg, thought to have been haemorrhagic fever.

By Belinda Beresford
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/ 12 October 2008

Mbhazima Shilowa wavers

The former premier does not believe that a party based on protest will work, reports Rapule Tabane.

By Rapule Tabane
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/ 12 October 2008

‘Ek is wit en trots daarop’

The Mail & Guardian visited social networking sites and found that racism is alive and well on the net.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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/ 12 October 2008

A turning tide?

The growing flexibility of voter attitudes highlighted by research is good news for ANC rebels planning a new party to fight next year’s elections.

By Marianne Thamm
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/ 11 October 2008

Bulls vs Sharks in Currie Cup final

The Blue Bulls will meet the Sharks in Durban in two weeks’ time to determine the 2008 Currie Cup champion.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Sharks cruise into Currie Cup final

The Sharks were just too good for the Lions as they cruised to a 29-14 victory in the first Currie Cup semifinal at Absa Stadium on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Deputy headmaster sues learners over nude picture

A former deputy headmaster of Waterkloof High has sued three learners for a picture they manipulated digitally to show him and a colleague naked.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Haemorrhagic fever: Two people monitored

Two people have been admitted for closer monitoring in connection with viral haemorrhagic fever at the Morningside Medi-Clinic.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Hlophe demands R10-million from highest court

Cape Judge President John Hlophe wants R10-million in damages from the Constitutional Court.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Rugby chiefs welcome ANC statement on Bok emblem

The South African Rugby Union has welcomed a statement by the ANC outlining its formal position on the future of the Springbok emblem.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Woolworths granted interdict by Labour Court

The Labour Court has granted Woolworths an interdict after the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers’ Union breached picketing rules.

By Wendy Nzama
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/ 11 October 2008

What’s in a name? Quite a bit, says IEC

The law prohibits the registration of political parties whose names or logos are too similar to those of other parties, says the IEC.

By Carol Hills
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/ 11 October 2008

Rhino horns land two men in hot water

Two men have been found guilty of unlawful possession of rhino horns by the Middelburg Regional Court.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

A brand-new party

As the banana splits and the monkeys come home to roost, a key debate is likely to be who owns the ANC brand.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

What breakaway party?

A split from the ANC? Forget it. The time is not right for a split and any new initiative will fail.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 October 2008

Boesak on the comeback trail

Boesak’s announcement coincides with the launch of the Social Justice Coalition by another UDF talwart, Aids activist Zackie Achmat.

By Pearlie Joubert Author
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/ 10 October 2008

‘Political comedian’ Malema criticised by comrades

The Chris Hani branch of the ANCYL in the Western Cape on Friday sharply criticised ”unruly” league president Julius Malema.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

Constitutional Court appeals against Hlophe judgement

The Constitutional Court filed papers in the Johannesburg High Court on Friday to appeal the latter’s ruling on Cape Judge President John Hlophe.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

Kruger park ranger mauled by lion

A Kruger National Park ranger was attacked and mauled by a lion on Friday, the park said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

SABC reports drop in profit

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s 2008 operating profit has dropped from last year’s R182,8-million to R111,3-million.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

Court clash in J Arthur Brown hearing

Sparks flew in court on Friday as the state launched another bid to have former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown sent for psychiatric observation.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

Woolies concerned about strike intimidation

Retail giant Woolworths said on Friday it was concerned about intimidation of those workers not taking part in an ongoing strike.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

Worse may come in SA markets

South Africa’s markets could bottom out another 1 500 points down, Sasfin market commentator David Shapiro predicted on Friday.

By Carol Hills
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/ 10 October 2008

Zille challenges Tutu on ‘reckless’ remarks

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille is to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu to discuss his stated intention not to vote in next year’s elections.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

McLaren withdraws from SA one-day squad

All-rounder Ryan McLaren has withdrawn from the SA squad to play one-day internationals (ODIs) against Kenya and Bangladesh next month.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

Plea for patience during Jo’burg road construction

Johannesburg residents have been asked to be patient during the improvement of roads around the city.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 October 2008

ANC throws weight behind Bok emblem

The African National Congress came out strongly in support of the Springbok emblem on Friday, saying it did not want to see it replaced.

By Staff Reporter
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