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 CommentsFeatured 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Amy Winehouse won't remarry
Amy Winehouse is not going to remarry Blake Fielder-Civil, according to her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.
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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
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How we exposed the medical waste horror
In this episode of Sunday Live we talk to the regional Sunday Times editor in KZN, Megan Power, about how the Sunday Times exposed the medical waste horror story. Play Audio- More Audio
2010 tickets available on December 5
Local Organising Committee, Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan announced that the next batch of 2010 tickets will be sold starting from December 5 2009 for all 64 matches and all categories. 671 000 tickets have been sold and there are 3 million available to be sold world wide. Tickets for South Africans will cost from R140. Play Audio
Political Notebook#10: JZ’s worst appointment
In this week’s episode of the Political Notebook, The Times’ editor Ray Hartley speaks to political analyst and columnist Justice Malala about the appointment of Menzi Simelane as head of NPA, and why there is water on the moon but not in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg.
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Sunday Times and Heineken® gives you the chance to attend The KILLERS’s first ever South African tour on December 3 and on Friday 4th December 2009 at the Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg and Sunday 6th December at Val De Vie Estate, Cape Town.
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What would you drive if you could live forever? The Sunday Times and The Times in partnership with Nu Metro Films, M-Net and Volvo are giving you the chance to win your very own VOLVO C30 as driven by Edward in the movie Twilight.
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The Times and WebAntics.co.za gives you a chance to win an iPod Bundle this Christmas. Win a stylish 8GB iPod nano along with the sleek and compact iLuv Hi-Fi Dual Alarm Clock!Cartoons by Zapiro
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