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Strike ends as ABI, Union reach agreement

The Food and Allied Workers' Union accepted a wage increase offer from Amalgamated Beverage Industries, ending a seven-week-long strike.  13 Comments

Toyota recalls Prius, other hybrids

Toyota Motor Corp is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, a third major recall since September and a further blow to the reputation of the world’s largest automaker.  1 Comments

Cosatu hits back at Cope over Zuma attack

Cope deputy president Mbhazima Shilowa should be the last person to pass judgment on President Jacob Zuma's love life, Cosatu said.  91 Comments

Tendulkar leads India's resistance

India were struggling to save the match despite a fighting 77 not out by Sachin Tendulkar on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa.  3 Comments

Zimbabwe coalition turns one

When any section of the Zimbabwe civil service goes on strike, the usual retort from the long-suffering public is: "How do you tell the difference?"  3 Comments

Teachers fight for right to strike

Teachers' unions have slammed a DA proposal that teaching be declared an essential service, which would make strikes by teachers illegal.  24 Comments

Policemen in rape ID parade

A woman who moved to the Garden Route last year seeking a safer life says she was raped in a Knysna police vehicle - by a uniformed officer.  13 Comments

Barbie asks Belarus attorney for help

Cezanne Visser's lawyers say they are hoping for help from a Belarus attorney involved in sending her former lover, Dirk Prinsloo, to jail.  2 Comments

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No time for kidding around

David Shapiro: I have been asked to address a group of school leavers about to enter university. What advice could I impart to youngsters whose parents were still toddlers when I enrolled at Wits back in the mid-60?

Chad leader extends olive branch to Sudan's Beshir

Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno paid a landmark visit to Khartoum, in a bid to consolidate a thaw in ties and boost efforts to bring peace to Sudan's war-torn Darfur region.  1 Comments

 

FNB planning link to online payment system

South Africa will soon become one of more than 190 countries that use PayPal, an online payments system, if First National Bank launches the service in April.  4 Comments

 

Mbau 'eyes Uyanda's firm'

The Diamond Face Couture fashion house has come apart at the seams as Uyanda Mbuli and Gert-Johan Coetzee have called it quits on their partnership.  1 Comments

 

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