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Sharks snap losing streak with win over Force Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013(Reuters) - South Africa's Sharks snapped a five-game losing streak with a deserved 23-13 victory over the Western Force in Perth on Friday to keep More »
- Mine union threatens to bring South Africa to "standstill" Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Xola Potelwa RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - The leader of South Africa's biggest platinum mining union threatened on Friday to bring More »
- Mandela did not want daughters to manage funds: lawyer AFP - Fri, May 17, 2013
Nelson Mandela did not want his daughters to be involved in his financial affairs, one of his lawyers has claimed in court papers linked to a legal More »
- Ritual circumcision kills 23 males in South Africa AFP - Fri, May 17, 2013
South African police said Friday they had launched a series of murder inquiries after 23 males died while undergoing circumcision during traditional More »
- AmaZulu v Chippa United Football411.com - Fri, May 17, 2013
Chippa need to beat AmaZulu in their final PSL clash to avoid the prospect of relegation from South Africa's top-flight. More »
- Call to Decriminalise Sex Work SA Breaking News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Johannesburg – A Position Paper on Sex Work was launched on Thursday by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), calling for the decriminalisation More »
- Karabus Finially Home SA Breaking News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Cape Town – SA doctor Cyril Karabus arrived in Cape Town shortly before noon on Friday to a warm airport welcome. Karabus boarded the flight without More »
- Cosatu hits back at DA leader SA Breaking News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Cape Town – The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) has rejected the claim by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille, that the trade union More »
- Vivian Reddy's complaint against M&G dismissed Mail & Guardian Online - Fri, May 17, 2013
The press ombudsman has dismissed Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy's complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper in its entirety. More »
- Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief Nic Dawes resigns Mail & Guardian Online - Fri, May 17, 2013
Nic Dawes will step down as the M&G editor-in-chief to join the Hindustan Times in New Delhi as chief content and editorial officer. More »
- City Fights e-Tolls SA Breaking News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Cape Town – In the hope of fighting e-Toll implementation in the Mother City, the City of Cape Town has applied to gain access to the complete More »
- Parliament to Debate Gupta’s SA Breaking News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Cape Town – The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that a Parliamentary debate on the unauthorised landing of the Gupta plane at the More »
- 5 arrested for cash payout hold up SA Breaking News - Fri, May 17, 2013
Cape Town – A high speed car chase ensued on Thursday after five men armed with handguns and an R5 rifle robbed a cash pay-out point at a Nyanga More »
- Rand hits 4-year low, more fears of mining unrest Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's rand hit a four-year low in early Friday trade amid concerns about more labour unrest in the platinum mining More »
- Over 20 S.African boys die in circumcision rituals: police Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - More than 20 South African boys have died over the past week during coming of age rituals, police said on Thursday, and they More »
- Amplats says S.Africa miners report for morning shift Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Miners at South Africa's Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) reported for work on Friday, a company spokeswoman said, despite More »
- Secrecy: the silent killer of innovation Memeburn - Fri, May 17, 2013
We’ve long lamented over how secretive Africa’s startup communities are, especially South Africa and its crown jewel, Cape Town, which is supposed to More »
- Zuma's politicking on the road to Eldorado Mail & Guardian Online - Fri, May 17, 2013
If Jacob Zuma's visit was meant to win votes, he'll have to deliver on his promises in double-quick time, writes Sipho Kings. More »
- Zimbabwe wants SA to keep its citizens Mail & Guardian Online - Fri, May 17, 2013
The cost of deporting illegal Zimbabwean immigrants is huge and has prompted calls for South Africa to legitimise their stay. More »
- South Africa: Situation normal (you know the rest) Mail & Guardian Online - Fri, May 17, 2013
If a visitor arrived this week and wanted a brief summary of where this country was, I would say we were in the middle of a few crises. More »
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Zimbabwe wants SA to keep its citizens
The cost of deporting illegal Zimbabwean immigrants is huge and has prompted calls for South Africa to More »
Max didn't make me cry – I was frustrated, says Zille
Why did Helen Zille cry? This was the question as the image of the DA leader "sobbing" in the provincial More »
Saxonwold ANC ‘to act against Atul Gupta’
ANC branch intends to start disciplinary proceedings against business tycoon for allegedly bringing party More »
US sends $1-billion worth of gold to SA
Large gold shipment from New York to South Africa has set off rumbles in the business world. More »
Man who charged at South Africa elephant sacked
A South African safari firm said Tuesday they had sacked a guide who caused an Internet storm when video of More »