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/ 28 September 2008

Mbeki’s ‘breathtaking’ appeal

The former president is doing everything he can to undo the damage the Nicholson judgement caused to his reputation.

By Adriaan Basson
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Analysis
/ 28 September 2008

Counting the cost of inclusivity

ANC president Jacob Zuma lived up to his promise of a more inclusive ANC last weekend, allowing majority opinion on President Thabo Mbeki’s future.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 28 September 2008

Motlanthe’s hot potatoes

One of the first hot potatoes President Kgalema Motlanthe will have to handle is the choice of the 18th judge of the Constitutional Court.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Zuma: New govt to focus on crime and poverty

ANC leader Jacob Zuma said on Saturday the new government would focus on fighting crime and poverty.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

There is no crisis, says Zuma

ANC president Jacob Zuma on Saturday condemned the media, some political parties and analysts for portraying that there was a crisis in the country.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Pahad steps down as deputy minister of foreign affairs

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad has resigned, his department announced on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Hlophe court decision won’t affect JSC process

A court ruling in favour of Judge John Hlophe will not taint a misconduct complaint against him before the JSC, it was reported on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Bulls romp to victory over Griquas

The Blue Bulls romped to a 58-22 victory over spirited Griquas in an Absa Currie Cup fixture played at Absa Park, Kimberley, on Friday afternoon.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Cheetahs keep Cup challenge alive

The Free State Cheetahs put together an impressive display of exhilarating but controlled running rugby in beating the Valke 78-7 on Friday night.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Sri Lanka A coast to series win over SA A

Sri Lanka A coasted to a 3-1 series win over South Africa A after winning the fourth match of their unofficial one-day series on Friday by 81 runs.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Motlanthe assures Fifa of World Cup backing

President Kgalema Motlanthe has assured Fifa of the government’s ongoing backing of the Confederations Cup and 2010 World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Hogan eyes change in SA healthcare system

There is a need for a change in South Africa’s healthcare system, newly appointed Health Minister Barbara Hogan said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Mbeki’s exit earns African praise and barbs

On a continent where leaders seldom step down, Thabo Mbeki’s resignation earned some plaudits, but the former SA leader also caught some flak.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Crimes of the great denialist

The decision by the ANC to recall President Thabo Mbeki represents the downfall of the most hubristic executive in contemporary South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

The full in tray –

Kgalema Motlanthe will find himself with a heavily laden in tray bequeathed to him by former president Thabo Mbeki.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

New-look Cabinet welcomed

The inauguration of President Kgalema Motlanthe on Thursday and his shuffling of the Cabinet have been roundly welcomed.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

NPA to launch challenge against Zuma ruling

The NPA said on Friday it would appeal against a court ruling that dismissed a politically charged graft case against ANC leader Jacob Zuma.

By Paul Simao
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

SA in ‘good hands’ under Motlanthe, says Mandela

Nelson Mandela on Friday congratulated new President Kgalema Motlanthe, saying the country was in "good hands" after a week of political turmoil.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Ease the poverty, unions tell Motlanthe

The Congress of South African Trade Unions called on new President Kgalema Motlanthe on Friday to eradicate poverty and create jobs.

By Phakamisa Ndzamela
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

‘Significant’ support for ANC breakaway, survey shows

Almost a quarter of black people polled in a survey this week support the formation of a breakaway party from the ANC, research company TNS says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Court decides in Hlophe’s favour

The Johannesburg High Court has granted an application by Cape Judge President John Hlophe against the judges of the Constitutional Court.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

IDC offers Foskor stake to black investors

State-owned finance group the IDC has offered part of its 85% stake in phosphate producer Foskor to black investors, it said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Good news for motorists as petrol price set to drop

The retail price of petrol will decrease by between 25 cents and 29 cents a litre on Wednesday October 1, it was announced on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Motlanthe’s economic stance praised

Wconomists Moody’s expressed comfort on Friday with the fact that President Kgalema Motlanthe had opted not to tinker with SA’s economic policy.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Motlanthe praised for snap Cabinet pick

South Africa’s new President Kgalema Motlanthe won praise on Friday for quickly forming a government after a week of political turbulence.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Manto axed from health portfolio

Newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe used the limited room afforded by a partial Cabinet reshuffle to promise stability.

By Nic Dawes Author and Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Downs charged by PSL after press-conference no-show

Following Sundowns’ failure to attend the MTN8 final post-match press conference on Tuesday, the PSL has charged the club with misconduct.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

The Cheetahs: A team under construction

In Bloemfontein last week the Cheetahs lost 23-5 to the Bulls in the Currie Cup and the likelihood is that they will not make the semifinals.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Alleged sword killer’s case postponed

The case against a matric pupil who allegedly killed a fellow pupil with a sword was on Friday postponed for the second time.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

Thanks for nothing, India

Cricket South Africa will soon make a call to its Indian paymasters and thank them for the start to the summer cricket fans will be subjected to.

By Corinne Knowles
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

No 2010 spoils for chefs

Raindrops fall slowly on the sad face of Mary Silinda as she throws away a chunk of porridge from one of her two big steel pots.

By Lucky Sindane
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Article
/ 26 September 2008

The wheel of fortune turns

Kgalema Motlanthe was first to arrive, parking his Audi and slipping into the empty chamber for his last hours outside the presidential bubble.

By Nic Dawes Author
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