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Mediclinic sales advance
Mediclinic International said fiscal full-year sales advanced on higher patient numbers and rising average income per stay.
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Mediclinic International said fiscal full-year sales advanced on higher patient numbers and rising average income per stay.
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SA inflation rate unchanged at 5.9%
South African inflation was unchanged in April as a decline in the value of the rand added to the cost of imports.
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South African inflation was unchanged in April as a decline in the value of the rand added to the cost of imports.
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Probe casts shadow over Lagarde’s job
Christine Lagarde would not automatically be forced to resign her job as head of the IMF if a French court decides to prosecute her in the Bernard Tapie case.
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Christine Lagarde would not automatically be forced to resign her job as head of the IMF if a French court decides to prosecute her in the Bernard Tapie case.
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Oil slips after supply data
The price of oil fell on Tuesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the US economy.
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The price of oil fell on Tuesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the US economy.
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Dow and S&P end at records
US stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs after comments by Federal Reserve officials.
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US stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs after comments by Federal Reserve officials.
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Asian stocks buoyed by Wall Street
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street.
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Asian stocks rose on Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street.
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Sprint raises Clearwire offer
Sprint Nextel has raised its buyout offer for wireless service provider Clearwire to $3.40 per share after pressure from activist shareholders.
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Sprint Nextel has raised its buyout offer for wireless service provider Clearwire to $3.40 per share after pressure from activist shareholders.
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ESPN cutting hundreds of jobs - report
ESPN - the sports channel that is Walt Disney’s most profitable unit - is reportedly cutting 300 to 400 jobs across the company.
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ESPN - the sports channel that is Walt Disney’s most profitable unit - is reportedly cutting 300 to 400 jobs across the company.
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Committee guardedly backs SEZs after IDZ disappointment
The government’s plan to set up special economic zones (SEZs) – providing the correct synergies to promote industrial development – received guarded support from the portfolio committee on trade and industry yesterday.
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The government’s plan to set up special economic zones (SEZs) – providing the correct synergies to promote industrial development – received guarded support from the portfolio committee on trade and industry yesterday.
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Vodafone: Europe’s slump eats into sales
Vodafone would not distribute a £2.1 billion (R30bn) dividend from US venture Verizon Wireless to investors as it battled to reverse declines in European markets, the biggest cellular operator said yesterday.
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Vodafone would not distribute a £2.1 billion (R30bn) dividend from US venture Verizon Wireless to investors as it battled to reverse declines in European markets, the biggest cellular operator said yesterday.
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Bank’s leading indicator slides on global issues
The Reserve Bank’s leading business cycle indicator weakened in March after a resurgence late last year, FNB said yesterday.
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The Reserve Bank’s leading business cycle indicator weakened in March after a resurgence late last year, FNB said yesterday.
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Shell: Hunt for new boss under way
The hunt for Shell’s next chief executive was under way, its chairman Jorma Ollila said yesterday, after current boss Peter Voser made what could be his last appearance at the oil group’s annual shareholder meeting.
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The hunt for Shell’s next chief executive was under way, its chairman Jorma Ollila said yesterday, after current boss Peter Voser made what could be his last appearance at the oil group’s annual shareholder meeting.
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Creativity alive when it comes to calling in sick
A study of 1 000 workers and 1 000 bosses in the UK has found that the art of making excuses is very much alive and kicking.
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A study of 1 000 workers and 1 000 bosses in the UK has found that the art of making excuses is very much alive and kicking.
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Property: Sandton City office tower needs repair
The Sandton City office tower, which rises above one of the southern hemisphere’s largest malls, will undergo preventative maintenance following an independent audit by two structural engineering firms.
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The Sandton City office tower, which rises above one of the southern hemisphere’s largest malls, will undergo preventative maintenance following an independent audit by two structural engineering firms.
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M&S profit hits lowest since 2009
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) posted its lowest annual profit since 2009 yesterday, hit by a drop in clothing sales, and said growth this financial year would be held back by investments online and in logistics.
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British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) posted its lowest annual profit since 2009 yesterday, hit by a drop in clothing sales, and said growth this financial year would be held back by investments online and in logistics.
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Carroll ruled out of England friendlies
Striker Andy Carroll has pulled out of England's friendly internationals against Ireland and Brazil through injury.
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Striker Andy Carroll has pulled out of England's friendly internationals against Ireland and Brazil through injury.
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Chilliboy set to leave Bulls
The Bulls could bid farewell to yet another Springbok with speculation rife that long-time hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle is on the most wanted list of French club Toulouse.
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The Bulls could bid farewell to yet another Springbok with speculation rife that long-time hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle is on the most wanted list of French club Toulouse.
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Ioane doubtful for first Lions Test
Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is a doubt for the first Test against the British and Irish Lions after undergoing a knee operation.
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Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is a doubt for the first Test against the British and Irish Lions after undergoing a knee operation.
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Oz can cause Ashes upset - Clarke
Australia haven't won the Ashes in England since 2001but captain Michael Clarke is confident his side can pull off and upset series win.
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Australia haven't won the Ashes in England since 2001but captain Michael Clarke is confident his side can pull off and upset series win.
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We didn’t try hard enough for Mancini
Manchester City left back Gael Clichy last night admitted his side just didn’t try hard enough for scaked manager Roberto Mancini.
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Manchester City left back Gael Clichy last night admitted his side just didn’t try hard enough for scaked manager Roberto Mancini.
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Another Lions player joins Stormers
Another Lions player has slipped into the Super Rugby fray, with the Stormers recruiting lock Marius Coetzer.
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Another Lions player has slipped into the Super Rugby fray, with the Stormers recruiting lock Marius Coetzer.
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Sreesanth denies wrongdoing
Indian cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has insisted he is innocent of any wrongdoing in the ongoing spot-fixing scandal.
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Indian cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has insisted he is innocent of any wrongdoing in the ongoing spot-fixing scandal.
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Murray withdraws from French Open
Andy Murray will miss the French Open with the back injury that flared up at the Rome Masters, the world number two announced.
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Andy Murray will miss the French Open with the back injury that flared up at the Rome Masters, the world number two announced.
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Garcia, Woods spat turns ugly
Sergio Garcia's feud with Tiger Woods has deepened, with Garcia denying accusations of racism after “fried chicken” comments.
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Sergio Garcia's feud with Tiger Woods has deepened, with Garcia denying accusations of racism after “fried chicken” comments.
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West Ham agree fee for Carroll
West Ham United have agreed a fee of around 15 million pounds to secure the permanent signing of striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool.
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West Ham United have agreed a fee of around 15 million pounds to secure the permanent signing of striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool.
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Bekker tops Stormers list of new injuries
Andries Bekker may have played his last match for the Stormers after he joined a catastrophic injury list.
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Andries Bekker may have played his last match for the Stormers after he joined a catastrophic injury list.
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Pulis leaves Stoke after seven years
Stoke City have parted ways with manager Tony Pulis after a seven-year Premier League relationship.
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Stoke City have parted ways with manager Tony Pulis after a seven-year Premier League relationship.
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Injury concerns for Stormers
Stormers mainstays Andries Bekker and Frans Malherbe have suffered long-term injuries, according to head coach Allister Coetzee.
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Stormers mainstays Andries Bekker and Frans Malherbe have suffered long-term injuries, according to head coach Allister Coetzee.
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Nibali fights off Scarponi challenge
Vincenzo Nibali fended off several surprise attacks by his rivals to maintain his grip on the overall leadon the hilly stage of the Giro d'Italia.
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Vincenzo Nibali fended off several surprise attacks by his rivals to maintain his grip on the overall leadon the hilly stage of the Giro d'Italia.
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Beckham jnr joins QPR academy
David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn has joined the junior academy of London club Queens Park Rangers.
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David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn has joined the junior academy of London club Queens Park Rangers.
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Kings boosted by Strauss return
Southern Kings vice-captain Andries Strauss was declared fit for their Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs on Saturday.
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Southern Kings vice-captain Andries Strauss was declared fit for their Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs on Saturday.
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Players in fixing scandal denied bail
Three Indian cricket players were refused bail on Tuesday after they appeared in court on spotfixing charges.
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Three Indian cricket players were refused bail on Tuesday after they appeared in court on spotfixing charges.
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Top seeds crash out in Strasbourg
Top-seeded Marion Bartoli and No. 2 Tamira Paszek were both eliminated from the first round of the Strasbourg International.
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Top-seeded Marion Bartoli and No. 2 Tamira Paszek were both eliminated from the first round of the Strasbourg International.
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IAAF seeks explanation from Sascoc
South Africa's Olympic governing body has been called on by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to explain the suspension of the Athletics SA (ASA) board.
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South Africa's Olympic governing body has been called on by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to explain the suspension of the Athletics SA (ASA) board.
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Sharks can may playoffs - Du Plessis
Sharks forward Jannie du Plessis insists there is still a strong belief that the Durban strugglers can make the Super Rugby play-offs.
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Sharks forward Jannie du Plessis insists there is still a strong belief that the Durban strugglers can make the Super Rugby play-offs.
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Bank vows funds for Great Lakes peace push
The World Bank has earmarked funds to aid peace in Africa’s violence-plagued Great Lakes region.
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The World Bank has earmarked funds to aid peace in Africa’s violence-plagued Great Lakes region.
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Guatemala’s Rios Montt faces new trial
Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt will go back on trial, as the nation's highest court has annulled his conviction.
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Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt will go back on trial, as the nation's highest court has annulled his conviction.
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Hezbollah buries Syria fighters
Lebanese mother Um Ali says she’s prepared to send more of her sons to die to protect the Shi’a shrines in Syria.
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Lebanese mother Um Ali says she’s prepared to send more of her sons to die to protect the Shi’a shrines in Syria.
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Six charged in sex video ‘extortion’ case
A Chinese court has charged six people with working together to blackmail government officials by recording videos of them having sex.
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A Chinese court has charged six people with working together to blackmail government officials by recording videos of them having sex.
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Sisters raped repeatedly at gunpoint
Two sisters from repeatedly raped at gunpoint during a two-hour ordeal while their elder sister was forced to watch.
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Two sisters from repeatedly raped at gunpoint during a two-hour ordeal while their elder sister was forced to watch.
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Baird: Iraq could face civil war
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says the recent deadly violence in Iraq could plunge the country into a sectarian civil war.
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Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says the recent deadly violence in Iraq could plunge the country into a sectarian civil war.
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Female gang mugs woman inside Edgars
At least two people have been mugged inside the Edgars store in the Joburg city centre in recent weeks.
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At least two people have been mugged inside the Edgars store in the Joburg city centre in recent weeks.
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Obama to visit Cape as part of SA tour
US president Obama will visit Cape Town during his SA tour, more than 15 years after Bill Clinton touched down there.
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US president Obama will visit Cape Town during his SA tour, more than 15 years after Bill Clinton touched down there.
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Bomb survivor waits for compensation
Neville Clarence, a survivor of the Church Street bombing that rocked Pretoria 30 years ago, is still waiting for compensation.
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Neville Clarence, a survivor of the Church Street bombing that rocked Pretoria 30 years ago, is still waiting for compensation.
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Rashied Staggie granted parole
Notorious Cape Town gang lord Rashied Staggie has been granted parole two-thirds into his sentence.
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Notorious Cape Town gang lord Rashied Staggie has been granted parole two-thirds into his sentence.
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North Korea sends top aide to China
North Korea has sent one of its top military officials to Beijing in what appears to be a bid to mend frayed relations with its most important ally.
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North Korea has sent one of its top military officials to Beijing in what appears to be a bid to mend frayed relations with its most important ally.
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Senate panel approves immigration bill
A United States Senate panel has approved legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.
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A United States Senate panel has approved legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.
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Department’s lawsuits stack up to R164m
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development faces multiple lawsuits for defaulting on rent and not honouring contracts.
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The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development faces multiple lawsuits for defaulting on rent and not honouring contracts.
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Beaten woman dies after 9 years in coma
A woman, who has been in a coma for nine years after her fiancé beat her up for apparently cheating on him, has died.
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A woman, who has been in a coma for nine years after her fiancé beat her up for apparently cheating on him, has died.
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Oklahoma rescuers pick through debris
Rescue teams are wrapping up their search for survivors after the mammoth tornado that claimed 24 lives in Oklahoma.
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Rescue teams are wrapping up their search for survivors after the mammoth tornado that claimed 24 lives in Oklahoma.
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‘Only Afrikaners can live on Kleinfontein'
The people of Kleinfontein have vowed that only Afrikaners will be allowed to live in their farming settlement, according to a report.
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The people of Kleinfontein have vowed that only Afrikaners will be allowed to live in their farming settlement, according to a report.
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Bin Laden photos will remain secret
A federal appeals court has ruled that the risk of violence justifies the decision to classify images of a dead Osama bin Laden as “top secret”.
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A federal appeals court has ruled that the risk of violence justifies the decision to classify images of a dead Osama bin Laden as “top secret”.
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Jodi Arias begs for life
Convicted killer Jodi Arias has asked an Arizona jury to spare her life in a surprising turn of events after her public statement about preferring the death penalty.
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Convicted killer Jodi Arias has asked an Arizona jury to spare her life in a surprising turn of events after her public statement about preferring the death penalty.
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Is Pope Francis an exorcist?
Pope Francis' fascination with the devil has taken a new twist, with some insisting he helped "liberate" a Mexican man.
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Pope Francis' fascination with the devil has taken a new twist, with some insisting he helped "liberate" a Mexican man.
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Pule takes aim at high data costs
Relief may be in sight for internet and cellphone users groaning under the weight of high data costs.
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Relief may be in sight for internet and cellphone users groaning under the weight of high data costs.
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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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