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/ 17 February 2009
Zimbabwe’s new unity government began the task of rebuilding the shattered country on Monday but its first day was marred by confusion over terrorism
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/ 17 February 2009
With his broad shoulders and rugged good looks, Alan Landers was the perfect choice to be the face of America’s best-selling cigarette brand.
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/ 16 February 2009
The UN called on Monday on rich nations to forge a deal that puts climate change and poverty reduction at the heart of efforts to reboot the economy.
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/ 16 February 2009
The white former farmer who is at the centre of a power struggle over Zimbabwe’s new government is to appear in court on Monday on terrorism charges.
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/ 16 February 2009
Uncertainty persists over the future of Trevor Manuel, but after last week’s budget speech, he will not go gentle into the good night of retirement.
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/ 14 February 2009
The most high-profile anti-piracy case in recent years begins on Monday when four men behind the world’s largest filesharing website will stand trial.
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/ 13 February 2009
European new cars sales fell 27% in January to the lowest level for 20 years, trade data showed on Friday.
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/ 13 February 2009
The economy of the nations sharing the euro slumped further in the final quarter of 2008, contracting by a record 1,5%.
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/ 13 February 2009
Sporting a tuft of dyed, slicked-back hair, the world’s shortest man said on Friday there was every reason to think big about being tiny.
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/ 13 February 2009
The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> follows up on the findings of contract irregularities by the Auditor General.
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/ 13 February 2009
ON CIRCUIT: <i>Appaloosa</i>, <i>He’s Just Not That Into You</i> and Will Smith’s <i>Seven Pounds</i>
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/ 13 February 2009
Workers who produce hundreds of thousands of bottles of wine are struggling to survive on wages of about R57 a day and are facing harsh conditions.
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/ 13 February 2009
From the public broadcaster to the opposition and filtering into wider society, we engage in this annual middle-class chatter.
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/ 12 February 2009
The index of total mining production was 7,5% lower in 2008 compared with 2007 and was at the lowest level since 2000, according to Stats SA.
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/ 12 February 2009
The JSE fell into negative territory by noon on Thursday as market participants took profits on the back of continued market uncertainty.
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/ 12 February 2009
South African-born writer Daphne Rooke died last week in Cambrdige at the age of 94.
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/ 12 February 2009
e.tv News mistakenly broadcast during one of its news bulletins that former United States president George Bush had died.
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/ 12 February 2009
You may not recognise his face, but you’d certainly recognise John Lasseter’s work: <i>Toy Story</i>, <i>A Bug’s Life</i> and <i>Wall-E</i>.
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/ 12 February 2009
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said on Thursday the economy was not in recession. He said "as of now we are looking at positive growth".
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/ 11 February 2009
Trevor Manuel announced during his budget speech on Wednesday that the government will be spending R5,4-billion in the fight against crime.
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/ 11 February 2009
Resources and weaker world markets kept the JSE in the red by noon on Wednesday.
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/ 11 February 2009
Manufacturing output in South Africa plummeted 7,0% year-on-year in December from the previous month’s revised 6,4%.
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/ 11 February 2009
Make sure your final wishes will be carried out in a simple, practical manner.
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/ 10 February 2009
The former heads of banks bailed out by the British state gave unreserved apologies on Tuesday for their conduct, and agreed changes to the bonus system were needed. The deposed senior executives from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS apologised to lawmakers for the “turn of events” that led to their institutions being […]
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/ 10 February 2009
Firefighters struggled on Tuesday to save Australian communities threatened by searing wildfires that have already claimed 181 lives.
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/ 10 February 2009
Ethiopia’s pull-out from Somalia has sparked an influx of refugees from its war-torn neighbour, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.
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/ 10 February 2009
Does Jacob Zuma’s polygamous lifestyle reflect the fundamental values of our Constitution?
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/ 9 February 2009
Comair on Monday challenged the Airports Company of South Africa’s recently announced tariff hikes of more than 18%.
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/ 9 February 2009
The City of Johannesburg has agreed to demands from Samwu to have JMPD chief Chris Ngcobo suspended until a corruption investigation is concluded.
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/ 9 February 2009
Anglo Platinum said on Monday that it would shed 10 000 jobs this year to cope with lower prices and sagging demand.
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/ 9 February 2009
A pair of identical twins have escaped being convicted and hanged on drugs charges, due to confusion over which one of them was the culprit.
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/ 9 February 2009
The JSE edged into positive territory by noon on Monday, with gains in precious metal counters providing firm support.