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Simelane fit for office: Radebe

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe criticised the Ginwala inquiry for its "attack" on new prosecuting head Menzi Simelane and the Public Service Commission (PSC) for failing to allow Simelane to state his case.  64 Comments

Williams fined a record US$82,500

Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" at any Grand Slam in the next two years, Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock said.  15 Comments

Cape Town turns on the lights

Gallery: Thousands of residents gathered on Adderley Street in Cape Town to usher in the festive season with firework displays and festive lights, as part of a 43-year-old tradition. This year's ceremony was especially significant as it was a chance to celebrate the city's hosting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.  26 Comments

Southern Africa struggling with Zimbabwe migrants

Southern African countries are battling to respond appropriately to an influx of Zimbabwean migrants fleeing the economic circumstances in that country, a study has found.  22 Comments

NSPCA concerned about stadium slaughter

The National Council for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has written to world soccer controlling body Fifa about plans to slaughter cattle at each of the World Cup stadiums.  20 Comments

Yengeni cover-up cop guilty

Former Goodwood police station commander Siphiwo Hewana was found guilty of attempting to defeat the ends of justice.  35 Comments

Theft gives ex-Shaik company new life

A "security breach" at the department of transport has forced the government to extend a multimillion-rand contract with a company once linked to convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik.  33 Comments

SA records R6.709bn trade deficit

South Africa recorded a hefty trade deficit in October, data shows, with imports of capital goods picking up as the economy crawls back to its feet after a recession.  13 Comments

Ireland ask to be 33rd team at World Cup

Ireland have appealed to world governing body FIFA to be allowed to compete as a 33rd team in next year’s World Cup finals, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said.  11 Comments

Westinghouse to fuel Koeberg

Fuel for Eskom's Koeberg nuclear power plant will be provided by Westinghouse Electric Company's Swedish operations.  7 Comments

Featured Opinion

The president reverts to type

Justice Malala: A scorpion is sitting on the banks of a mighty river, hankering for life on the other side. But the scorpion cannot swim, so she calls to a crocodile sunning himself on the river bank and asks if the reptile would carry her over on his back.

Skills for delivery

DA leader Helen Zille criticised Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka for neglecting municipalities that are in dire straits.  71 Comments

 

Massive ivory haul in Kenya

The latest phase of an INTERPOL-coordinated operation across six African countries has led to the seizure of 568 kilograms of illegal ivory and 65 arrests, including three Chinese nationals, the Kenya Wildlife Service said.  0 Comments

 

Alleged Nazi guard brought to court on stretcher

Medical staff brought 89-year-old John Demjanjuk into court on a stretcher to face charges that he herded tens of thousands of Jews to their death in a Naz gas chamber in World War II.  2 Comments

 

Wenger fumes at referee

Arsene Wenger was fuming with referee Andre Marriner after his decision to rule out a goal from Andrey Arshavin ended Arsenal's hopes of a second-half fightback against Chelsea.  3 Comments

 

Dubai World digs in

Dubai World has "totally rejected" the possibility of selling off some of its top-performing assets, which include several South African tourist landmarks.  0 Comments

 

Floating idea for a disaster movie

There are said to be many people who accept the Mayan calendar theory that the world will end in 2012, therefore many of them are looking to Roland Emmerich's latest movie 2012 for more information.  1 Comments