Sadtu rejects 'insulting' revised offer
The SA Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) on Friday became the latest union to reject government's revised wage offer, saying it was ridiculous and an insult to workers. 13 Comments
Minister fires corrupt officials
Minister of Arts and Culture Lulu Xingwana has dismissed top officials who were earlier placed on suspension over misconduct and corruption. 4 Comments
Govt tables final wage offer
The government will not budge from its offer of a 6.5% increase to the public service sector. 16 CommentsLand claims boss quits
Chief Land Claims Commissioner André Mphela has resigned, a spokesman said. 3 Comments
SA signs police agreement with China
As part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and China, Police Deputy Minister Fikile Mbalula on Friday signed a police co-operation agreement with his Chinese counterpart, Chen Zhimin. 13 Comments
Suzman Foundation slams Information Bill
The Helen Suzman Foundation has joined many others expressing concern at the draft Protection of Information Bill. 15 Comments
Trade surplus at highest level in almost 7 years
A strong rise in exports pushed the trade surplus for June 2010 to its highest level in almost seven years, Nedbank Group's economics unit said on Friday. 0 Comments
Nassif feels the heat on the witness stand
Brett Kebble's former security head Clint Nassif was called a "liar" and an "evasive, dishonest witness" under cross examination at the trial of convicted drug dealer Glenn Agliotti on Friday. 4 Comments
Malema's mine nationalisation play
The state must own at least 60% of any new mining venture in South Africa and at least 51% of all existing mines, Julius Malema's ANC Youth League proposes in a policy document prepared for a conference next month. 205 CommentsFeatured Opinion
Raise your voice now - before it's silenced forever
The Times Editorial: The ruling party has finally made public a discussion document on its proposed media appeals tribunal. The document, which has been prepared for approval by the ANC national general council in Durban this September, makes a number of familiar party accusations against the media.
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A prison official in the Eastern Cape has been suspended following allegations that she had sexual intercourse with an inmate, the department of Correctional Services said on Friday.
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Correctional services investigates sexual escapades
A prison official in the Eastern Cape has been suspended following allegations that she had sexual intercourse with an inmate, the department of Correctional Services said on Friday.
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Border must be agreed before south Sudan vote: Party
A referendum in south Sudan on possible independence cannot he held as planned in January unless the border between north and south is demarcated in advance, a senior official of Sudan's ruling party said on Thursday.
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Thirty-two supporters of Italian parliament speaker Gianfranco Fini announced their defection from the People of Freedom (PDL) party, making a significant dent in Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's once comfortable majority.
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Berlusconi in crisis after revolt
Thirty-two supporters of Italian parliament speaker Gianfranco Fini announced their defection from the People of Freedom (PDL) party, making a significant dent in Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's once comfortable majority.
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Div faces misconduct charge
Springboks rugby coach Peter de Villiers has been issued with a misconduct notice over comments he made last week about referees favouring the All Blacks, governing body SANZAR said.
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A strong rise in exports pushed the trade surplus for June 2010 to its highest level in almost seven years, Nedbank Group's economics unit said on Friday.
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Trade surplus at highest level in almost 7 years
A strong rise in exports pushed the trade surplus for June 2010 to its highest level in almost seven years, Nedbank Group's economics unit said on Friday.
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"I gotta feeling" hits 6 million downloads
The Black Eyed Peas have more proof of the ubiquity of "I Gotta Feeling." Their No. 1 hit has become the first song to reach the 6 million mark in digital downloads.
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Tips to help you stop smoking now!
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