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/ 29 July 2008

Jo’burg water infrastructure to get R75m upgrade

Johannesburg’s aging water infrastructure and sanitation will get a R75-million facelift, Johannesburg Water said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 July 2008

Democracy’s new untouchables

The Constitution promises that ”every citizen” shall be ”equally protected by law”. But how do we account for the violation of sex workers?

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 July 2008

Goodwin still out of Scorpions’ clutches

The District Court of California has dealt a blow to the Scorpions’ attempts to extradite the alleged criminal mastermind behind the Fidentia fraud.

By Staff Reporter and Pearlie Joubert Author
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/ 29 July 2008

A calabash of concrete and steel

The FNB Stadium is on track to meet its 2010 deadline, but the surroundings need work, reports Lynley Donnelly.

By Lynley Donnelly
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/ 29 July 2008

‘Mathale for premier or no one’

Cassel Mathale for Limpopo premier or nothing. That was the message pro-Jacob Zuma delegates sent to Luthuli House from the provincial ANC conference.

By Staff Reporter and Matuma Letsoalo Author
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/ 29 July 2008

Talking poverty

Hearings on poverty will take the people’s grievances to the corridors of power, writes Patrick Burnett.

By Patrick Burnett
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Article
/ 29 July 2008

Credit gets picky

How do you get a credit record when nobody is willing to give you credit?

By Maya Fisher French
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/ 29 July 2008

State blamed for milky way

Dairy producers claim alleged anticompetitive practices came from the Department of Trade and Industry, writes Lloyd Gedye.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 29 July 2008

Constitutional dance makes way for a populist jig

The future of the constitutional project depends on cooperation rather than confrontation between the government and the courts.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 July 2008

Roadside refugees taken to care centre

Women and child refugees have been detained at the Riet Family Care Centre in Krugersdorp, executive manager of the municipality Jorrie Jordaan says.

By Kwangu Liwewe
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/ 28 July 2008

Coming to the big (TV) screen

Television is a rare luxury for township residents in townships, but now the Township TV project has brought entertainment into their lives.

By Thembelihle Tshabalala
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Article
/ 28 July 2008

UN endorses South African as new rights chief

The UN General Assembly has approved by consensus the appointment of SA Judge Navanethem Pillay as the UN’s new high commissioner for human rights.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

SA unveils long-term strategy to fight climate change

South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy to combat global warming will be marked by ambitious and mandatory energy-efficiency targets.

By Richard Davies
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/ 28 July 2008

Mashishi, Komphela head for showdown

Sparks are expected when sport portfolio committee chairperson Butana Komphela and Sascoc chief Moss Mashishi meet on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Optimism over SA plummets, researchers say

Optimism about South Africa and its future dropped to a new low of 49% in June, its lowest since 2004, a survey released on Monday shows.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Out in the cold (once again)

Heavy-handed tactics and poor communication with refugees have led to the latest crisis.

By Nicole Johnston
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/ 28 July 2008

Aids hits white-collar workers

Employers fail to appreciate the ravages of the disease in the upper echelons of the workforce, reports Andrew Gillingham.

By Andrew Gillingham
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/ 28 July 2008

SACP takes issue with Mbeki’s ‘pro-capitalist’ policies

The SACP has poured cold water on the government’s plans to embark on a national campaign against poverty, saying the move won’t benefit the poor.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Evolution of a scientist

Want to encourage science? Start with one person at a time.

By Christina Scott
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/ 28 July 2008

Najwa takes stand in murder trial

Slain musician Taliep Peterson had planned to take his wife, Najwa, on holiday to London and Paris, the Cape High Court heard on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 July 2008

Giving children a chance to make a difference

"Parents have just handed the problem on to the next generation. We won’t see most of the damage — our children and grandchildren will."

By Christina Scott
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Article
/ 28 July 2008

‘It’s going to be a blast’

Mthatha will host the Eastern Cape’s first regional science festival from August 26 to 28.

By Christina Scott
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Article
/ 28 July 2008

Jo’burg set for power price hike

Johannesburg residents and industries can expect an electricity price hike this week, city mayor Amos Masondo said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Netshisaulu trial to proceed on Tuesday

The trial of three people accused of murdering Avhatakali Netshisaulu, son of City Press editor Mathatha Tsedu, has been postponed to Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

SA and Nigeria must ‘revitalise Africa’s economy’

South Africa and Nigeria must revitalise Africa’s economy, the director general of the Department of Trade and Industry said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 July 2008

McBride trial postponed to September

The date for the continuation of Ekurhuleni metro police chief Robert McBride’s drunken-driving trial will be decided on September 1.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Zuma appeals Mauritian decision

ANC president Jacob Zuma has lodged papers in a Mauritius appeal court over documents that the National Prosecuting Authority is trying to secure.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Car repossessions up by 75%

South African new-car sales for June were the lowest since 1999. Ray Leathern looks at an automotive industry struggling to stay buoyant.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Govt lays plans for food-price agency

The Cabinet has approved a draft framework for a national food-price agency, President Thabo Mbeki said on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2008

Serious about comedy

By day Mamelo Mokoena works in online advertising. By night, Mum-z, his alter ego, is one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant up-and-coming comedians.

By Nobuhle Ncube
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/ 28 July 2008

Tiger launches new biodegradable plastic

But not everyone is impressed with this eco-friendly gesture, writes Surika van Schalkwyk.

By Surika Van Schalkwyk
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/ 28 July 2008

Airport robbery trial to start in high court

Investigators and the prosecutor are ready for the trial of 12 people accused of stealing money from a SAA cargo plane at the OR Tambo airport.

By Staff Reporter
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