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Analysis
/ 20 July 2008

That man, that smile, that dance

That statue. It’s an awful thing. With its tiny little head. Frozen with that smile. Frozen in that dance.

By Lev David
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/ 19 July 2008

Rooney’s temper flares as Chiefs, United draw

Wayne Rooney’s fragile temperament came to the fore once again in Cape Town as Manchester United drew 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs at Newlands.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 July 2008

Six boys burn to death in Eastern Cape

Six boys were burnt beyond recognition at an initiation schoolhouse in Mtasane, East London, the Eastern Cape health department said on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 July 2008

Grand celebration held in honour of Mandela

Guests cheered, a choir sang and a smiling Nelson Mandela welcomed hundreds of well-wishers on Saturday as SA formally celebrated his 90th birthday.

By Celean Jacobson and Sapa Afp
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/ 19 July 2008

Madiba hosts new generation of leaders at birthday bash

Nelson Mandela, fresh from being fêted on his 90th birthday, was to host a banquet on Saturday for the new generation of SA leaders.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 July 2008

SA sitting pretty in Davis Cup tie against Denmark

The South African Davis Cup team took a 2-0 lead against Denmark in a Euro-Africa Group Two tie at Emperors Palace on Friday.

By Sy Lerman
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/ 19 July 2008

Lulu ‘overstepped her powers’

Documents in the Mail & Guardian‘s possession show how Xingwana meddled in matters over which she had no power.

By Sello S Alcock and Adriaan Basson
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/ 19 July 2008

Tourniquet needed for Land Bank

Lack of support for emerging black farmers and mismanaged land reform are contributing to the ongoing woes of the Land Bank, say industry insiders.

By Lynley Donnelly
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/ 19 July 2008

Cutting through black and white

What the latest spat over racism in the theatre means for the transformation of the arts

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 July 2008

Masondo next to be axed?

Johannesburg’s executive mayor’s term is also likely to end soon, writes Matuma Letsoalo

By Staff Reporter and Matuma Letsoalo Author
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/ 18 July 2008

MTN ends talks with Reliance Communications

MTN Group said on Friday it was unable to reach a deal with India’s Reliance Communications and the companies mutually decided to end talks.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

SA lauds Mandela on 90th birthday

SA on Friday celebrated the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela, a symbol of reconciliation in a nation torn by doubt and nostalgia for his leadership.

By Barry Moody
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/ 18 July 2008

Eastern Cape initiation claims another victim

Aware of the risk of traditional circumcision, the family of Yongama Boya had him circumcised in hospital before sending him to his initiation ritual.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Prince Sifiso Zulu trial set for August

The trial of Durban businessman Prince Sifiso Zulu has been set down for August, the Durban Magistrate’s Court heard on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Zille: ANC undermining Mandela legacy

Former president Nelson Mandela’s legacy is being undermined by powerful elements in the ANC, DA leader Helen Zille said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Pistorius fails to make Olympic team

Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius was not chosen on Friday to be on South Africa’s Olympic team for the Beijing Games.

By Sabrina Shankman
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/ 18 July 2008

On his birthday, Madiba remembers the poor

Nelson Mandela celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday by urging the wealthy to share their prosperity with the less fortunate.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Mandela money: Spend it or keep it?

If you are lucky enough to find one of the five million new commemorative Nelson Mandela R5 coins, would you trade it for a loaf of bread?

By Lana Stevic
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/ 18 July 2008

Motlanthe to be sworn in as minister without portfolio

African National Congress deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe will be sworn in as minister without portfolio at the Union Buildings on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Govt brings forward Eskom loan disbursement

The National Treasury has decided to bring forward the disbursements of its loan facility to state-owned power utility Eskom, it said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Renault-Nissan alliance invests R1bn in SA

The Renault-Nissan alliance on Friday announced the launch of a new manufacturing project in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Telkom considering offer for its pay-TV unit

South African telephone company Telkom may be looking at a buyer for its pay-television unit, a local newspaper reported on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

State rejects Yengeni bid for withdrawal of charges

The state has rejected arguments that a drunken-driving charge against former ANC chief whip Tony Yengeni be withdrawn, a Cape Town court has heard.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

JSE down 1% as resources weigh

The JSE remained in the red at midday on Friday, weighed down by weaker resources. However, banks and financial stocks continued their gains.

By Jacqueline Mackenzie
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/ 18 July 2008

YCL chairperson in court over alleged assault

The chairperson of the Young Communist League (YCL), David Masondo, has appeared in court for allegedly assaulting police, a spokesperson said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

SA awash with good wishes for Mandela

Awash with good wishes, South Africa’s media highlighted the love and awe the country felt for Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Tribunal approves Absa-Woolworths merger

South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Thursday unconditionally approved the merger between the Absa Group and Woolworths Financial Services.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 July 2008

Mandela’s village spruces up for birthday

Gardeners mowed the lawn outside the museum honouring Nelson Mandela on Thursday, while a work crew laid new tarmac on the road outside his home.

By Celean Jacobson
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/ 18 July 2008

Premier axing sparks turmoil

The imminent sacking of Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Eastern Cape counterpart Nosimo Balindlela has heightened tensions in ANC structures.

By Nic Dawes Author and Mandy Rossouw
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/ 18 July 2008

Arms-deal cost study kept under wraps

What did the Cabinet know about serious financial risks associated with the arms deal? And why does the public not have the same information?

By Staff Reporter and Sam Sole Author
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/ 18 July 2008

Waiting in the wings

The ANC has proposed a number of possible candidates to replace Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Eastern Cape Premier Nosimo Balindlela.

By Nic Dawes Author and Mandy Rossouw
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/ 18 July 2008

Facing the firing squad with high spirits

”The theme for tonight is betrayal,” Ebrahim Rasool told about 800 family, staff and supporters gathered for a surprise birthday party in Cape Town.

By Staff Reporter and Nic Dawes Author
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