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/ 30 September 2011
Africa’s burgeoning cellphone banking system is being pressed into service to help with treatment for the debilitating condition obstetric fistula.
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/ 30 September 2011
An alarm that squirts essence of wasabi, yawning tortoises and an analysis of why people sigh have scooped Ig Nobel prizes.
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/ 30 September 2011
Video of Tiangong-1 space station is distributed with US hymn as background music in the latest Chinese propaganda gaffe.
The South African National Aids Council’s strategic plan is far too broad to be effective.
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/ 30 September 2011
The reputation of MI5 took 20 years to stage a recovery.
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/ 30 September 2011
The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> lost one its own when Wandile Mlangeni passed away suddenly after a short illness.
Reuben’s at the One & Only is one restaurant that deserves a public well beyond the hotel guests.
For people with Parkinson’s disease depression is common and disabling.
Harmonious spirit cannot be limited to sporting events; we need to build it from the ground up.
<b>Duncan Hindle</b> strongly disputes the central thesis of Lebusa Monyooe’s argument that a "restorative" approach is required in schools.
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/ 30 September 2011
South African Fashion Week was a reminder that the fashion world is about making money as well as creativity.
There is "no place" for suggestions that judges have an agenda against the government, says Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke.
Al-Qaeda says suggestions by Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that the September 11 attacks were staged by the US are "ridiculous".
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/ 29 September 2011
The lawyer of an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy says there is a "95% chance" that an appeals court will acquit his client.
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/ 29 September 2011
The office of the speaker of Parliament says the ANC may do whatever it likes in terms of inviting public input on the Protection of Information Bill.
In an interview with the M&G, Archbishop Desmond Tutu talks about the Dalai Lama’s visit, the Protection of Information Bill and what makes him happy.
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/ 29 September 2011
Botswana’s population has grown by 21% to two million people in the last decade, according to findings from the country’s latest census.
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/ 29 September 2011
The Genée International Ballet Competition for non-professional dancers is presented by the Royal Academy of Dance.
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/ 29 September 2011
The ninth Shnit film festival features short films from six continents.
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/ 29 September 2011
China has taken its first step towards building a space station with the launch into orbit of its "Heavenly Palace" unmanned module.
Julius Malema has seen his support slip in South Africa’s biggest cities from 27% in 2009 to 17% today, if an opinion poll is to be believed.
It’s deadline day at the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> — take a look behind the scenes at some of this week’s stories, including a new perspective on President Zuma’s past.
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/ 29 September 2011
Three of former president Nelson Mandela’s grandchildren are to star in a new reality show, members of the family announced on Thursday.
The Constitutional Court has handed down reasons for the postponement of the hearing of two cases involving Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
South Africa needs to look in other parts of the world to diversify its trade, and not focus only on Europe, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.
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/ 29 September 2011
South Africa has a strong judiciary, former Constitutional Court judge Albie Sachs said on Wednesday.
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/ 29 September 2011
After decades lampooning hapless politicians, Britain’s leading satirical magazine <em>Private Eye</em> turns 50 next month.
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/ 29 September 2011
Education assistance, child protection and cash transfers are at the core of scheme for orphans and vulnerable children.
From spoilt surprise parties to faux pas, Minister <b>Malusi Gigaba</b>, shares his Twitter story.
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/ 28 September 2011
The press ombud has ordered the <i>Sunday World</i> newspaper to apologise to finance company Musa Capital for causing it "unnecessary harm".
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/ 28 September 2011
Avusa’s chief executive officer Prakash Desai has resigned, the company says. Media Managing Director Mike Robertson will act in his place for now.
The global economy is close to another "Lehman-type" event and SA needs to cushion itself by reducing its dependence on European export markets.