Taylor Swift – the Belle of the Ball
Taylor Swift was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for Red. She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had."
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Beating the winter blues
I know winter is fast approaching especially since I get reminded a hundred times a day about how cold it is getting. For me, beating the winter blues is quite easy – stop reminding me how cold it is getting. I know, I can feel it to!
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Airline sends couple to the wrong continent
Can you imagine spending hours on a long-haul flight only to end up on the wrong continent altogether? Two American holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two different airport codes.
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Is Knysna at risk?
Residents of the popular Garden Route town are alarmed and upset by the proposed developments and the unwillingness of the Knysna Municipality to answer questions.
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NUM at risk of losing members
The NUM was at risk of losing close to 60 percent of its membership, the union's secretariat report revealed.
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The NUM was at risk of losing close to 60 percent of its membership, the union's secretariat report revealed.
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UK's FTSE suffers worst day in a year
Britain's FTSE 100 share index suffered its biggest one-day drop in a year.
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Britain's FTSE 100 share index suffered its biggest one-day drop in a year.
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Glencore: Iran deals don’t violate sanctions
Glencore Xstrata said that it had done nothing wrong when it engaged in metal swaps with Iran.
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Glencore Xstrata said that it had done nothing wrong when it engaged in metal swaps with Iran.
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Eskom almost runs out of power
Eskom is battling to keep the lights on in Africa's largest economy with the approach of winter.
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Eskom is battling to keep the lights on in Africa's largest economy with the approach of winter.
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Rand firms as SARB holds rate
The rand halted its longest losing streak against the dollar in 25 years after the benchmark rate was maintained.
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The rand halted its longest losing streak against the dollar in 25 years after the benchmark rate was maintained.
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ANC: New mine unions display ‘anarchy’
"It pains us, comrades, to see this labour relations and negotiation framework being undermined and destroyed."
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"It pains us, comrades, to see this labour relations and negotiation framework being undermined and destroyed."
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SARB ‘comfortable’ with gold holdings
The South African Reserve Bank said it’s comfortable with its holdings of gold, which make up about 10 percent of foreign reserves.
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The South African Reserve Bank said it’s comfortable with its holdings of gold, which make up about 10 percent of foreign reserves.
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Glencore to appoint new aluminium boss
Trader Andrew Caplan is set to become the new head of Glencore Xstrata's aluminium division.
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Trader Andrew Caplan is set to become the new head of Glencore Xstrata's aluminium division.
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Lonmin fails to reach union agreement
Lonmin said that talks with union AMCU had failed to yield a deal that would formalise the group's status as the majority union.
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Lonmin said that talks with union AMCU had failed to yield a deal that would formalise the group's status as the majority union.
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Tesco will not pay executive bonuses
Tesco executives will not receive a bonus in the current financial year unless they can reverse a decline in profits.
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Tesco executives will not receive a bonus in the current financial year unless they can reverse a decline in profits.
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JSE's Top-40 index drops
South African stocks fell sharply, logging their biggest drop in nearly two years, as miners slid.
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South African stocks fell sharply, logging their biggest drop in nearly two years, as miners slid.
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UK economy avoids recession
The British economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, data released confirmed.
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The British economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, data released confirmed.
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US stock slump continues
New York - A global stock market slump is continuing on Wall Street as traders worry about how committed the Federal Reserve remains to keeping up its bond-buying program.
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New York - A global stock market slump is continuing on Wall Street as traders worry about how committed the Federal Reserve remains to keeping up its bond-buying program.
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Vavi: NUM attack repeat of history
“It's not the first time the union is put up for brutal assault by counter-revolutionary forces.”
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“It's not the first time the union is put up for brutal assault by counter-revolutionary forces.”
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Rebosis Property Plans R1bn share sale
Rebosis Property Fund plans a share sale to help fund the purchase of offices and a shopping mall.
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Rebosis Property Fund plans a share sale to help fund the purchase of offices and a shopping mall.
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Nadal not top seed at French Open
Rafael Nadal's sustained excellence on clay and Serena Williams' current winning streak mean little thought is being given to the sort of surprises the French Open used to produce regularly.
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Rafael Nadal's sustained excellence on clay and Serena Williams' current winning streak mean little thought is being given to the sort of surprises the French Open used to produce regularly.
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Querry loses to qualifier in Nice
Third-seeded Sam Querrey was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Open de Nice, losing to wild-card entry Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
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Third-seeded Sam Querrey was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Open de Nice, losing to wild-card entry Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
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Weather forces Giro organisers into Plan B
Giro d'Italia organisers have made plans to start the race's 19th stage on an alternative route as wintry weather conditions continue to play havoc with the course.
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Giro d'Italia organisers have made plans to start the race's 19th stage on an alternative route as wintry weather conditions continue to play havoc with the course.
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Cook backs Root, Compton to shine
England captain Alastair Cook has backed the likes of Joe Root and Nick Compton to make their names in the Test arena.
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England captain Alastair Cook has backed the likes of Joe Root and Nick Compton to make their names in the Test arena.
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Pella beats Troicki in Dusseldorf
Qualifier Guido Pella reached his first semifinal match on the ATP Tour by beating seventh-seeded Viktor Troicki in the Power Horse Cup.
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Qualifier Guido Pella reached his first semifinal match on the ATP Tour by beating seventh-seeded Viktor Troicki in the Power Horse Cup.
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Hafeez ton lifts Pakistan
Mohammad Hafeez scored his fifth century in ODI cricket to put Pakistan in a commanding position in the first match of their series against Ireland.
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Mohammad Hafeez scored his fifth century in ODI cricket to put Pakistan in a commanding position in the first match of their series against Ireland.
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Nibali tightens grip on Giro
Vincenzo Nibali took a giant step towards his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph by smashing his rivals on his way to winning the 18th stage time trial.
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Vincenzo Nibali took a giant step towards his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph by smashing his rivals on his way to winning the 18th stage time trial.
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Doctor Khumalo slams referee
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at official Lwandile Mfiki ahead of the Nedbank Cup final.
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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at official Lwandile Mfiki ahead of the Nedbank Cup final.
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Umpire removed from elite panel
The International Cricket Council announced that it had withdrawn Pakistani Asad Rauf from their elite panel of umpires.
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The International Cricket Council announced that it had withdrawn Pakistani Asad Rauf from their elite panel of umpires.
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Uefa implement ban for racist abuse
The Uefa executive committee have ratified a 10-match minimum ban for racist abuse by players or officials.
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The Uefa executive committee have ratified a 10-match minimum ban for racist abuse by players or officials.
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Rio signs new United contract
Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, the Premier League champions confirmed.
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Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, the Premier League champions confirmed.
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Bafana v Lesotho friendly rescheduled
The internationl friendly match between Bafana Bafana and Lesotho has been moved back by a day.
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The internationl friendly match between Bafana Bafana and Lesotho has been moved back by a day.
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Ilonen grabs early lead at Wentworth
Finland's Miko Ilonen was the early pacemaker as the European PGA Championship started at Wentworth.
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Finland's Miko Ilonen was the early pacemaker as the European PGA Championship started at Wentworth.
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Cook: Headingly won’t suit bowlers
Alastair Cook thinks Headingley won’t be the bowler-friendly ground of old when the second Test against New Zealand starts.
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Alastair Cook thinks Headingley won’t be the bowler-friendly ground of old when the second Test against New Zealand starts.
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Beast returns to boost Sharks
Tendai Mtawarira has been named in the Sharks team to face the Bulls in their Super Rugby clash this weekend.
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Tendai Mtawarira has been named in the Sharks team to face the Bulls in their Super Rugby clash this weekend.
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Garcia, Woods must end spat – Olazabal
Former European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal urged Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods to settle their differences.
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Former European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal urged Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods to settle their differences.
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All eyes on Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth will be running the lineouts against the Reds and may provide a glimpse into the future without Andries Bekker.
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Eben Etzebeth will be running the lineouts against the Reds and may provide a glimpse into the future without Andries Bekker.
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Pellegrini to hold talks with Tevez
Manchester City will appoint Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager and he will immediately open talks with Carlos Tevez.
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Manchester City will appoint Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager and he will immediately open talks with Carlos Tevez.
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Khune’s Cup mission
Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune hopes to cap his amazing season with a win in the Nedbank Cup final.
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Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune hopes to cap his amazing season with a win in the Nedbank Cup final.
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When do the Boks get a break?
Guys like Patrick Lambie and Morne Steyn have started every game for their franchise this season without a break.
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Guys like Patrick Lambie and Morne Steyn have started every game for their franchise this season without a break.
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Attacker was one of their own
Listening to the attacker give his motives for killing a British soldier, perhaps the most chilling aspect for Londoners was the man's unmistakably familiar accent.
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Listening to the attacker give his motives for killing a British soldier, perhaps the most chilling aspect for Londoners was the man's unmistakably familiar accent.
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Hundreds mourn young tornado victim
Hundreds of people gathered to mourn a 9-year-old girl who loved to sing, dance and paint, as funerals began for 24 victims of a massive tornado.
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Hundreds of people gathered to mourn a 9-year-old girl who loved to sing, dance and paint, as funerals began for 24 victims of a massive tornado.
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US expects up to 11 hurricanes in 2013
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season could be “extremely active” and spawn 13 to 20 tropical storms, seven to 11 of which are expected to become hurricanes.
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The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season could be “extremely active” and spawn 13 to 20 tropical storms, seven to 11 of which are expected to become hurricanes.
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Ten hurt in Guinea protest
Ten people were injured when security forces and supporters of Guinea President Alpha Conde clashed with protesters marching in the capital.
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Ten people were injured when security forces and supporters of Guinea President Alpha Conde clashed with protesters marching in the capital.
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Obama acts on drones, Gitmo
President Barack Obama will lay out a new policy that limits the use of armed drones to times when Americans face an “imminent” threat.
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President Barack Obama will lay out a new policy that limits the use of armed drones to times when Americans face an “imminent” threat.
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7.4 quake strikes in sea off Tonga
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck in the sea 177 (285 km) miles southwest of Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa.
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck in the sea 177 (285 km) miles southwest of Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa.
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Ally of Kosovo PM probed for war crimes
A wartime ally of Kosovo's prime minister the ambassador to Albania are being investigated on suspicion of war crimes during Kosovo's 1998-99 conflict.
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A wartime ally of Kosovo's prime minister the ambassador to Albania are being investigated on suspicion of war crimes during Kosovo's 1998-99 conflict.
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UK attack spurs Muslim soul-searching
The overwhelming reaction from Muslim communities to the brutal killing in London has been horror, compounded by fears of a backlash.
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The overwhelming reaction from Muslim communities to the brutal killing in London has been horror, compounded by fears of a backlash.
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Firearms probe heads chosen
Police minister Nathi Mthethwa has appointed the people who will head an inquiry into firearms.
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Police minister Nathi Mthethwa has appointed the people who will head an inquiry into firearms.
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Obama condemns London attack
US President Barack Obama condemned the killing of a British soldier in London by two suspected Islamic extremists as “appalling” and “horrific.”
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US President Barack Obama condemned the killing of a British soldier in London by two suspected Islamic extremists as “appalling” and “horrific.”
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ICC persecuting Africans: S Sudan
South Sudan's president said his country would never back the International Criminal Court, as it appeared to be preoccupied with prosecuting African leaders.
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South Sudan's president said his country would never back the International Criminal Court, as it appeared to be preoccupied with prosecuting African leaders.
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KNP trespasser jailed for 11 years
A man was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for trespassing and carrying out a restricted activity in the Kruger National Park.
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A man was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for trespassing and carrying out a restricted activity in the Kruger National Park.
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Woman who berated knifemen hailed
A scout mistress who gave two knifemen a stern talking to as a soldier lay dead was hailed for embodying the "spirit of London".
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A scout mistress who gave two knifemen a stern talking to as a soldier lay dead was hailed for embodying the "spirit of London".
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Gang report ‘a serious allegation’
Reports of collusion between police and criminals in the Western Cape are a serious allegation, the police ministry said.
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Reports of collusion between police and criminals in the Western Cape are a serious allegation, the police ministry said.
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Kleinfontein denies race-based segregation
The criteria to live in Kleinfontein is "based on cultural, language, traditional and religious beliefs."
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The criteria to live in Kleinfontein is "based on cultural, language, traditional and religious beliefs."
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Where initiation is a touchy topic
In Mpumalanga's Nkangala district, where 30 initiates have lost their lives so far, ritual circumcision is a taboo subject.
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In Mpumalanga's Nkangala district, where 30 initiates have lost their lives so far, ritual circumcision is a taboo subject.
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Opposition MPs ‘killed for apartheid’
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said male opposition MPs were part of the apartheid-era army that maimed and killed people.
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Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said male opposition MPs were part of the apartheid-era army that maimed and killed people.
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Department must compensate teacher
The Northern Cape has been ordered to compensate a teacher fired for refusing to alter a pupil's marks.
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The Northern Cape has been ordered to compensate a teacher fired for refusing to alter a pupil's marks.
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SA’s rhino toll at 350
The number of rhino poached since the beginning of the year has reached 350, the environmental affairs department said.
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The number of rhino poached since the beginning of the year has reached 350, the environmental affairs department said.
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Mothers testify at fitness test inquiry
Two mothers whose sons died after a fitness test in KwaZulu-Natal testified at a commission of inquiry into the matter.
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Two mothers whose sons died after a fitness test in KwaZulu-Natal testified at a commission of inquiry into the matter.
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Police minister welcomes Victoria Phiyega
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new National Commissioner of Police. Die minister van polisie, Nathi Mthethwa, het die aanstelling van Victoria Phiyega as die nuwe kommissaris van polisie verwelkom.
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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new National Commissioner of Police. Die minister van polisie, Nathi Mthethwa, het die aanstelling van Victoria Phiyega as die nuwe kommissaris van polisie verwelkom.
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City Press gives in to Zuma picture request
City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner. Die redakteur van die City Press, Ferial Haffajee, sê die koerant gaan die foto van President Jacob Zuma van sy webtuiste verwyder “om uit die spervuur te bly”.
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City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner. Die redakteur van die City Press, Ferial Haffajee, sê die koerant gaan die foto van President Jacob Zuma van sy webtuiste verwyder “om uit die spervuur te bly”.
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Zuma lawyer in tears
After a heated argument with the defence, the advocate presenting the ANC’s case on why the “offensive” painting of Jacob Zuma in the Goodman Gallery should be removed broke down into tears and the case was postponed. Die advokaat wat die saak stel om die naakportret van Jacob Zuma uit die Goodman Galery te verwyder het vanmiddag in trane uitgebars en die hof het die saak uitgestel.
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After a heated argument with the defence, the advocate presenting the ANC’s case on why the “offensive” painting of Jacob Zuma in the Goodman Gallery should be removed broke down into tears and the case was postponed. Die advokaat wat die saak stel om die naakportret van Jacob Zuma uit die Goodman Galery te verwyder het vanmiddag in trane uitgebars en die hof het die saak uitgestel.
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Full bench hears Zuma painting case
A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court is already in session to hear an African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner. ‘n Vol bank van die Hooggeregshof in Gauteng hoor die saak aangaande die “naakportret” van President Jacob Zuma en honderde ANC ondersteuners wag buite die hof.
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A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court is already in session to hear an African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner. ‘n Vol bank van die Hooggeregshof in Gauteng hoor die saak aangaande die “naakportret” van President Jacob Zuma en honderde ANC ondersteuners wag buite die hof.
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