Arms deal outrage
Explosive new evidence suggesting that top politicians and businessmen pocketed about R480-million from the multibillion-rand arms deal has been revealed in Parliament. 6 Comments
Smoking laws to be tightened
Smoking outside, within five metres of your office door, will soon be illegal and companies found guilty of contravening the rule could face fines of up to R50000. 2 Comments
JZ: Print media too often 'unfair'
South Africa needs a media appeals tribunal because reporting by the print media is too often "unfair", President Jacob Zuma told MPs yesterday. 6 Comments
Pastor of hate digs in
The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islamic philosophy said yesterday he was determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of the Koran on September 11, despite pressure from the White House, religious leaders and others to call it off. 3 Comments
8m people in trouble with credit agency
Half of the country's 17million consumers struggle to pay off their debts - bank loans, bonds and shopping accounts - and this has harmed their creditworthiness. 0 Comments
KP makes sensational Durban return
The England batsman Kevin Pietersen has confirmed that he is set to make a sensational return to the KZN Dophins as he bids to regain form ahead of the year-end Ashes tour of Australia. 6 Comments
Varsity standards down
The standards of South African universities will continue to drop unless there is increased investment in brain power. 2 Comments
Catch-up plan for Gauteng matrics
Gauteng education MEC Barbara Creecy yesterday expressed concern about this year's matric pass rate, committing her department to catch up on as much work as possible. 1 Comments
Who are you calling fat? ask fatties
Fat South Africans are in denial about their health. 1 Comments
372 dead in Cameroon’s cholera outbreak: Health Ministry
A cholera outbreak ravaging through two regions in northern Cameroon since May has caused 372 deaths, according to a health ministry report obtained on Wednesday. 1 CommentsFeatured Opinion
Race holds us back after class
Jonathan Jansen: A firestorm has broken out at the University of Cape Town over the question as to whether race should be used to determine admission to university studies.
Ugly fight after tragedy
The 10 child victims of an horrific Cape Town taxi accident have been dead for less than three weeks but a community leader and their families' lawyer are already involved in an ugly dispute.
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Djokovic advances to US Open semi-finals
Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday by defeating French 17th seed Gael Monfils 7-6 (7/2), 6-1, 6-2.
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'Read it - don't burn it, Reverend'
The Muslim Judicial Council has called on Pastor Terry Jones of Florida in the US to acquaint himself with the Koran before setting it alight. 1 Comments
Zimbabwe negotiating credit line with S.Africa: Minister
Zimbabwe is negotiating 3.25 billion rands (447 million dollars, 352 euros) in credit from neighbouring South Africa in an effort to revive the country’s economy, the finance minister said Wednesday.
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Factory output shows stress
Factory output slowed in July, showing that one of the economy's key sectors remains under stress after last year's downturn and supporting the case for an interest-rate cut today.
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Chat with Sisa Hewana of Isidingo
SISA Hewana, who won the Isidingo Search for Ace competition in March, has been gracing our screens as the sports presenter and playboy we love to hate. 0 Comments
Online shopping
If, like me, you dream of being a jet-setter so that you can shop at Oxford Street's trendiest chains or pick up Portobello Road's unique, one-off vintage pieces, then My London Shopper will make your retail fantasy come true. 0 Comments
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Stofile’s criticism of de Villiers coach not fair
The Times columnists Archie Henderson and Simnikiwe Xabanisa decry Sport and Recreation Minister, Makhenkesi Stofile, advice to beleaguered Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to find himself a spokesman to help him with talking to the media. Play Audio
ZA News back for a second season
ZA News, the news parody show created by Zapiro and Thierry Cassuto, is back on Times LIVE.Watch it here.
Political Notebook #38: President Jacob Zuma speaks out
In this week's political notebook, Sunday Times editor Ray Hartley and Sunday Times political editor S'Thembiso Msomi talk to President Jacob Zuma about the ongoing public sector strike, whether he plans to serve a second term, media freedom and nepotism regarding mineral rights deals.PLEASE NOTE: This is an edited version of an hour-long interview with the president.
Diski Talk: MTN 8 semi-finals
Ajax Cape Town, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows have made it through to the MTN 8 semi-finals .Times LIVE spoke to the competing teams communication managers, about their teams' preparations and expectations for the tournament.Market Indicators
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