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Motlanthe, Fedusa discuss mine strikes
Fedusa has raised its concerns over the collective bargaining process in a meeting with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.
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Fedusa has raised its concerns over the collective bargaining process in a meeting with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.
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Lack of top skills hits business hard
Researchers point to inadequate education and dearth of opportunities for experience
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Researchers point to inadequate education and dearth of opportunities for experience
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Why Vavi’s future is at stake
Cosatu's central executive committee will decide on the future of its general secretary. Here is a look at the issues behind the story.
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Cosatu's central executive committee will decide on the future of its general secretary. Here is a look at the issues behind the story.
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1 988 farmers seek wage exemption
Nearly 2 000 farmers, many from the Western Cape, have applied for exemption from the minimum wage for farm workers.
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Nearly 2 000 farmers, many from the Western Cape, have applied for exemption from the minimum wage for farm workers.
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Vavi in attack mode at NUM meeting
Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi accused everyone from the media, to employers and the opposition of trying to "divide and rule".
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Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi accused everyone from the media, to employers and the opposition of trying to "divide and rule".
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‘Don’t blame NUM for violence’
The National Union of Mineworkers cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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The National Union of Mineworkers cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Shabangu: Violence can’t be a tool
Violence and murder cannot be used to coerce people to join a union, Mineral Resource Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Violence and murder cannot be used to coerce people to join a union, Mineral Resource Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Wall Street drops on uncertainty
US stocks fell for a third day, putting indexes on track for their first negative week since mid-April.
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US stocks fell for a third day, putting indexes on track for their first negative week since mid-April.
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‘Argentine case a challenge’
The New York legal case over Argentina's debt poses a deep challenge to all future sovereign debt restructurings.
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The New York legal case over Argentina's debt poses a deep challenge to all future sovereign debt restructurings.
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Swiss-China trade deal on horizon
Switzerland and China could sign a landmark free-trade agreement as early as July.
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Switzerland and China could sign a landmark free-trade agreement as early as July.
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NPA to appeal Brown’s sentence
The Prosecutions Authority wants leave to appeal against the sentence handed to former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown.
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The Prosecutions Authority wants leave to appeal against the sentence handed to former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown.
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Lanxess signs deal to end strike
Striking workers at a chrome mine owned by German group Lanxess have signed a deal to end a week-long illegal walkout.
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Striking workers at a chrome mine owned by German group Lanxess have signed a deal to end a week-long illegal walkout.
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Slovenia looks to stave off crisis
Slovenia's parliament has adopted a cap on public spending to try to convince investors that it will be able to avoid needing an international bailout.
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Slovenia's parliament has adopted a cap on public spending to try to convince investors that it will be able to avoid needing an international bailout.
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US durable goods orders rise
US orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft.
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US orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft.
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‘More strife with no Lonmin pact’
The lack of a binding collective bargaining agreement at Lonmin platinum mine will see turbulence in the industry continue.
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The lack of a binding collective bargaining agreement at Lonmin platinum mine will see turbulence in the industry continue.
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Steyn kicks Bulls to victory
Morne Steyn kicked all the points as the Bulls increased their grip on the South African Super Rugby Conference.
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Morne Steyn kicked all the points as the Bulls increased their grip on the South African Super Rugby Conference.
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Root lifts England with maiden Test ton
Joe Root hit a maiden Test century on his home ground at Headingley to put England on top against New Zealand.
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Joe Root hit a maiden Test century on his home ground at Headingley to put England on top against New Zealand.
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Relief as Stormers triumph over Reds
The Stormers finally savoured a win after three consecutive defeats when they beat the Reds at Newlands.
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The Stormers finally savoured a win after three consecutive defeats when they beat the Reds at Newlands.
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Aguero pens three-year City deal
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2017.
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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2017.
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Kanepi wins Brussels title
Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi beat Peng Shuai of China to win the Brussels Open – a French Open warm-up tournament.
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Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi beat Peng Shuai of China to win the Brussels Open – a French Open warm-up tournament.
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Canizares leads by one stroke
Spain's Alejandro Canizares leads the PGA Championship by one shot, with Lee Westwood in second on the leaderboard.
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Spain's Alejandro Canizares leads the PGA Championship by one shot, with Lee Westwood in second on the leaderboard.
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No easy way to lift trophy – Kirsten
Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says there is no easy recipe for success in the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says there is no easy recipe for success in the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Garcia praises Wentworth fans
Sergio Garcia spoke of his gratitude to the Wentworth galleries after soaring into title contention at the PGA Championship.
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Sergio Garcia spoke of his gratitude to the Wentworth galleries after soaring into title contention at the PGA Championship.
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Amakhosi secure trophy double
A clever finish by Bernard Parker early in extra-time secured the Nedbank Cup for Kazier Chiefs.
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A clever finish by Bernard Parker early in extra-time secured the Nedbank Cup for Kazier Chiefs.
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Nibali tightens pink jersey grip
Italian Vincenzo Nibali virtually secured his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph with his second stage win of this year's race.
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Italian Vincenzo Nibali virtually secured his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph with his second stage win of this year's race.
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Kaizer Chiefs win the double
Kaizer Chiefs bagged the the Nedbank Cup trophy to complete a league-cup double for the 2012/13 season.
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Kaizer Chiefs bagged the the Nedbank Cup trophy to complete a league-cup double for the 2012/13 season.
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Win moves Cheetahs into play-offs spot
The Cheetahs beat the Southern Kings to move into a Super Rugby play-offs spot.
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The Cheetahs beat the Southern Kings to move into a Super Rugby play-offs spot.
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Cornet wins Strasbourg International
Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France beat Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic to win the Strasbourg International final.
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Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France beat Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic to win the Strasbourg International final.
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Root steadies England innings
Joe Root's composed half-century steadied England after lunch on day two of the second and final Test against New Zealand.
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Joe Root's composed half-century steadied England after lunch on day two of the second and final Test against New Zealand.
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SA hurdlers gaining ground
Training partners Annerie Ebersohn and Wenda Nel have edged closer to the World Championships qualifying mark.
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Training partners Annerie Ebersohn and Wenda Nel have edged closer to the World Championships qualifying mark.
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Montanes triumphs in Nice
Albert Montanes warmed up for the French Open in perfect fashion with victory over Gael Monfils in the final of the Nice Open.
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Albert Montanes warmed up for the French Open in perfect fashion with victory over Gael Monfils in the final of the Nice Open.
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Nedbank Cup final heads to extra time
The Nedbank Cup final has gone into extra time after Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United ended goalless after 90 minutes.
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The Nedbank Cup final has gone into extra time after Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United ended goalless after 90 minutes.
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Bayern, Dortmund fans take over London
Thousands of German football fans have gathered at Wembley Stadium and packed ahead of the Champions League final.
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Thousands of German football fans have gathered at Wembley Stadium and packed ahead of the Champions League final.
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HT: Chiefs 0, SuperSport 0
Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United were locked at 0-0 at half-time of the Nedbank Cup final.
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Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United were locked at 0-0 at half-time of the Nedbank Cup final.
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Man stoned for alleged murder
A man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death was killed by an angry mob in Lomanyaneng near Mahikeng.
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A man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death was killed by an angry mob in Lomanyaneng near Mahikeng.
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Alleged card fraudsters caught
Four men were arrested for alleged bank card cloning in Tongaat, north of Durban.
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Four men were arrested for alleged bank card cloning in Tongaat, north of Durban.
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Kruger Park ranger shot
A ranger was shot and wounded during an operation to apprehend suspected poachers in the Kruger National Park.
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A ranger was shot and wounded during an operation to apprehend suspected poachers in the Kruger National Park.
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Wheels on name-dropping bus grind slowly
Jonathan Ancer looks at name dropping and finds the phenomenon is not confined to the "Guptagate" saga
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Jonathan Ancer looks at name dropping and finds the phenomenon is not confined to the "Guptagate" saga
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Minister’s trenchant outburst
Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula accused opposition MPs of “maiming and killing” for apartheid, but what was she doing?
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Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula accused opposition MPs of “maiming and killing” for apartheid, but what was she doing?
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African unity in the making
Africa’s future is brighter than ever, although the risk of instability and conflict persists, write Jakkie Cilliers and Julia Schuenemann
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Africa’s future is brighter than ever, although the risk of instability and conflict persists, write Jakkie Cilliers and Julia Schuenemann
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Three die in KZN taxi crash
Three people were injured after a minibus overturned in Mandeni near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Three people were injured after a minibus overturned in Mandeni near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Boyfriend beats woman to death
A woman died after her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her with a piece of firewood in Mooinooi outside Brits.
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A woman died after her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her with a piece of firewood in Mooinooi outside Brits.
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The eye in the sky spies… and shouts
Big brother is watching you and he has a very loud voice! This is the message after CCTV and speakers were installed in Durban.
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Big brother is watching you and he has a very loud voice! This is the message after CCTV and speakers were installed in Durban.
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Men rescued under collapsed sandbank
Four Durban construction workers narrowly escaped death after a bank of sand collapsed, trapping them in a four-metre trench.
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Four Durban construction workers narrowly escaped death after a bank of sand collapsed, trapping them in a four-metre trench.
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‘SA troops sent to countries around CAR’
South Africa sent troops and “strategic airlifting capabilities” to neighbouring countries following a battle in Central African Republic, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said.
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South Africa sent troops and “strategic airlifting capabilities” to neighbouring countries following a battle in Central African Republic, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said.
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Train amputee scores victory
On the first day of the 2010 World Cup Siyamcela Moses Mnengi was thrown from a moving train. Now he may finally get compensation.
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On the first day of the 2010 World Cup Siyamcela Moses Mnengi was thrown from a moving train. Now he may finally get compensation.
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Breaking ground for gay marriage
Tshepo and Thoba Sithole-Modisane's traditional wedding has drawn interest abroad, with requests for interviews from all over.
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Tshepo and Thoba Sithole-Modisane's traditional wedding has drawn interest abroad, with requests for interviews from all over.
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Gupta property one among 63 000 objections
The City of Joburg has objected to 63 000 property valuations - three times the number received five years ago - throwing the process into confusion.
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The City of Joburg has objected to 63 000 property valuations - three times the number received five years ago - throwing the process into confusion.
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Sad farewell to ‘friend of everyone’
Vuyo Mbuli's son was one of many to recall his father's generous spirit - he would be missed but celebrated, was the message
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Vuyo Mbuli's son was one of many to recall his father's generous spirit - he would be missed but celebrated, was the message
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Why Vavi’s future is at stake
Cosatu's central executive committee will decide on the future of its general secretary. Here is a look at the issues behind the story.
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Cosatu's central executive committee will decide on the future of its general secretary. Here is a look at the issues behind the story.
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Foreign-owned spaza shops looted
Dozens of spaza shop owners from Pakistan, Somalia and Ethiopia were attacked yesterday, their stock looted and doors ripped down. The targeted looting was widespread in Sebokeng, Orange Farm and Evaton areas south of Joburg.
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Dozens of spaza shop owners from Pakistan, Somalia and Ethiopia were attacked yesterday, their stock looted and doors ripped down. The targeted looting was widespread in Sebokeng, Orange Farm and Evaton areas south of Joburg.
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Tussle over R800m contract
Joburg City Power allegedly gave an R800 million tender for solar geysers to a company which will import them, instead of using locally made units.
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Joburg City Power allegedly gave an R800 million tender for solar geysers to a company which will import them, instead of using locally made units.
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Another DA poster to stir the pot
The DA has raised eyebrows with a poster again, one that reads: "Apartheid is over. Deal with it."
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The DA has raised eyebrows with a poster again, one that reads: "Apartheid is over. Deal with it."
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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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