Exclusive: City faces acid deluge
Millions of litres of highly toxic and acidic water will flow out of Johannesburg's mines and swamp the city over the next two years, causing structural damage to buildings and severely affecting residents' health. 0 Comments
Acid mine drainage: What it is
Acid mine drainage refers to water draining from a mine that has been contaminated by the products of a chemical reaction in which iron pyrite, found in gold and coal mines, is exposed to oxygen and water. 0 Comments
Tears for young drag-race victims
Protea South Community Hall in Soweto was packed with schoolchildren for the memorial service yesterday for the four pupils killed in the drag-racing accident allegedly caused by Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and Themba Tshabalala. 0 CommentsGuilty plea in child porn case
Pretoria wrestling coach Dries van Heerden pleaded guilty to possessing 500 items of child pornography in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court. 0 Comments
Cabinet idiotic - Asmal
Former education minister Kader Asmal has denounced the government's plans to turn the police service into a "force" as unconstitutional. 1 Comments
Mthembu gets out on bail
ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu was a jailbird - and he proved it by singing in his cell after his arrest for drunken driving in Cape Town. 0 Comments
Probe into Zuma’s late declaration
The Public Protector will investigate President Jacob Zuma for failure to declare his financial interests when he was elected into high office last year. 83 CommentsFeatured Opinion
Strange days at Surreal Madrid
Carlos Amato: Arrogance and self-doubt: that's a lethal combination and it killed Real Madrid on Wednesday night. They're a team who love themselves way too much, and believe in themselves way too little.
Zuma, Cabinet to 'lead by example' on Aids
President Jacob Zuma and his Cabinet have agreed to public HIV tests during the launch of the government's campaign to combat HIV/Aids.
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Malaysians demand return of 'liberated' banana plantation
Zimbabwe's top brass have been asked by their Malaysian counterparts to save a banana farm appropriated by a retired army officer.
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Biden's plea for peace
US Vice-President Joe Biden yesterday implored Israelis and Palestinians to move beyond a diplomatic spat that has marred his trip to the region, urging the sides to waste no time in resolving their decades-old conflict despite daunting obstacles.
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Liverpool lose again
Five-time European champion Liverpool is in danger of Europa League elimination after losing 1-0 at Lille on Thursday in the first leg of its last-16 match.
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SA on billionaires' row
Three South African businessmen, Nicky Oppenheimer, Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert, have been included in Forbes magazine's annual list of billionaires. 1 Comments
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Infidelities an Internet affair
Are the Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy "infidelities" an elaborate Internet hoax?
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Jub Jub murder charge will stick - NPA
National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Mthunzi Mhanga says they decided to charge Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and his friend, Themba Tshabalala, with murder instead of culpable homicide because of available evidence. Play Audio- More Audio
Bid to eliminate mother to child transmission by 2015
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria says the goal to eliminate mother to child HIV transmission looks attainable by 2015 - if donor countries maintain their level of support. But executive director at the Aids Law Project, Mark Heywood, says collecting the funds might prove difficult. Play Audio
AUDIO: Drag racing: An Insider’s Perspective
Times LIVE spoke to Robin Harper, who is familiar with the illegal drag racing scene in Gauteng, about fast cars, drugs and the revving of engines.Sponsored Links
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R&B star Craig David on The Von Vodcast
R&B star Craig David will release his brand new album, ‘Signed Sealed Delivered" in just a couple of weeks. The album marks his tenth year in the music industry. Jason Von Berg caught up with the star in Cape Town recently to find out more about the album and the purpose of his trip to the country. Watch this week’s episode of The Von Vodcast. |
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Manuel quashed probe into high bank charges" (March 10) misled the nation. Read the related article