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South Africa

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/ 6 August 2008

Demise of Scorpions ‘meant to shield ANC members’

The Scorpions’ disbandment is intended to shield key ANC members from prosecution, parliamentary hearings on the matter heard on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Cosatu strike sweeps across the country

Thousands of Cosatu members marched through South Africa’s cities on Wednesday in protest against the rising cost of living.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Petersen’s son ‘scared and shaken’ during attack

Najwa Petersen’s son testifies he was ”scared, very scared and shaken” when an intruder entered the room where he slept with his family.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

‘There’s only one PAC in South Africa’

There is only one Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) in the country, the organisation’s secretary general, Mfanelo Skwatsha, said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

New book pays tribute to late Bush War soldiers

A book in memory of South African Defence Force soldiers who died in the Bush War between 1966 and 1994 will be launched this weekend.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Four behind bars over forged documents

Four people were arrested in Durban after police uncovered an operation producing fake driver’s licences, pay slips and licence discs.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

E Cape hiding information on baby deaths, says DA

The Eastern Cape department of health needs to release a full report on the deaths of 142 babies in that province, says the DA.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Free State students to face court over race video

Four ex-students of the University of the Free State who made a video that dumped the institution into a racial storm will have their day in court.

By Andre Grobler
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/ 6 August 2008

North West to hold hearings on substance abuse

The North West legislature will hold public hearings on two Bills for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse later this month.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Strike hurts mining, factories

South Africa’s giant mining companies were badly hit by a strike on Wednesday over rising power, food and fuel prices.

By James Macharia
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/ 6 August 2008

Nedbank reports increase in earnings

Nedbank Group has reported a 6,8% increase in diluted headline earnings per share from 673 cents to 719 cents for the six months ended June.

By Ray Faure
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/ 6 August 2008

State withdraws case against foreign nationals

The state has withdrawn its case against about 200 foreign nationals arrested for violating traffic laws, the SABC reported on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Draft policy on African traditional medicine gazetted

A draft policy on African traditional medicine has been gazetted for public comment, the Department of Health said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

JSE remains firm, platinums soar

The JSE pulled back from earlier highs at midday on Wednesday, but remained well in the black with platinum shares in charge of the winners’ board.

By Tiisetso Motsoeneng
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/ 6 August 2008

Can you recognise a snore?

A breakthrough in research at Stellenbosch University uses audio recordings to generate a ‘snoring index’, reports Marc Abrahams.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Lehman Brothers says Mboweni speech mildly hawkish

Global analysts Lehman Brothers said on Wednesday that they viewed central bank governor Tito Mboweni’s speech on Tuesday as "mildly hawkish".

By Evan Pickworth
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/ 6 August 2008

Cosatu one-day strike gets under way

South African mine workers started striking on Wednesday as part of a mass action over rising power, food and fuel prices.

By James Macharia
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/ 6 August 2008

Law stops at brothel door

Woman sacked for disobeying brothel owner has no protection from labour law, says judge.

By Staff Reporter and Pearlie Joubert Author
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/ 6 August 2008

Gem of the docks

The kitchen makes everything fresh so the dishes arrive as they are cooked, steaming, but not according to any schedule you might have had in mind.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Margins and transitions

Photographer Graeme Williams explains the process that led to his series, The Edge of Town, about society’s outer limits.

By Graeme Williams
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/ 6 August 2008

McBride alleges SAPS plot

Because of his past involvement in politics and violence ‘many have made it their mission to bring me down’

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

More than just a hearty broth

Lisa Johnston expands her repertoire of soup beyond the usual butternut variety.

By Lisa Johnston
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/ 6 August 2008

The secret of project success

Team members turn to the project manager for help when they encounter a problem. But to whom can the project manager turn to when s/he needs support?

By Kalay Nair
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/ 6 August 2008

Keeping things on track

Project managers are like conductors, ensuring certain parts of the team come in at the right time and on the right note, reports Kalay Nair.

By Kalay Nair
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/ 6 August 2008

First-timer takes UJ prize

Judges agree that Ceridwen­ Dovey’s <i>Blood Kin</i> is the pick of the bunch. Craig MacKenzie reports.

By Craig MacKenzie
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/ 5 August 2008

Pandor slams SA’s failing education system

South Africa’s education system underperformed and failed to support pupils in acquiring skills for learning, says Education Minister Naledi Pandor.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Zuma, NPA to iron out ‘pre-trial’ matters

Lawyers for Jacob Zuma and the state will meet in the next few weeks to try and prevent further delays in his possible corruption trial.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

One pupil dead, another injured in high-school stabbings

A pupil was killed and a second injured in separate school stabbings in Mpumalanga and Gauteng this week. The alleged culprits were arrested.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Cosatu to mobilise millions for price protest

Significant support is expected in all nine provinces for Wednesday’s protests against electricity and other price hikes, Cosatu said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Court views footage of Taliep Petersen murder scene

The Cape High Court on Tuesday viewed video footage which showed murdered entertainer Taliep Petersen lying face down in a large pool of blood.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Medicines legislation could face court action

Government will face a barrage of litigation if amendments to the Medicines Act currently before Parliament were not revised, MPs heard on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Barloworld re-prices BEE ownership deal

South African industrial group Barloworld is re-pricing its black ownership offer in line with a sharp fall in the value of local equity markets,

By Staff Reporter
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