Mvelaphanda backtracks
They aimed to sell off the group’s assets and score big — but decided to ditch the idea when questions were asked, writes Marcia Klein. 2 Comments
What's up with the weather
Many South Africans have had to haul out their July woolies for a taste of winter in November - which produced snow on the Drakensberg - as icy weather and torrential rain gripped large parts of the country this week. 11 Comments
Free-spending mayor in more hot water
Embattled ANC mayor Zoleka Capa is facing another potential scandal, this time over the R3-million it cost to send a huge delegation to Zambia's Independence Day celebrations. 23 Comments
Malema and 'messiah' slug it out
The ANC was yesterday still mum on the controversy sparked by the party's youth league leader Julius Malema who - in a racist jibe - described deputy minister of transport, Jeremy Cronin, as a "white messiah" on Thursday. 17 CommentsCOPE leader probed for funding partner's NGO
DG says R30-million African education project has nothing to show for its efforts 17 CommentsR6m claim for 'privacy breach'
Shameema Gowrie is seeking about R6-million in damages from her former bosses after details of her request to undergo fertility treatment were allegedly disclosed to her colleagues. 6 Comments
The tricks of a child molester
Process called grooming breaks down resistance to ensure a consenting victim 1 Comments
Residents up in arms over derelict mansion
Civic association wants the city to bulldoze the house or face court action 10 Comments
Laughing gangster 'shot his mom'
"You won't live to see Christmas." Heinrigh van Aardt showed little emotion as he spat these chilling words at his 50-year-old mother, Shirley Cupido, in their Belhar, Cape Flats, home. 8 CommentsBeckhams' posh Cape Town pad
David and Victoria Beckham have had a home decorated in Cape Town, ahead of the soccer star's arrival in the city for the 2010 World Cup draw. 5 CommentsFeatured Opinion
Journalists who dirty their hands
Thabo Leshilo : The revelation last week that some Cape Town journalists had been in the pockets of politicians is disconcerting because it involves the very people society has entrusted with the role of watchdog against corruption.
Bosasa 'sought to stifle report'
Bosasa Group, the company which allegedly paid kick-backs to correctional services officials, sought to prevent parliament and the Special Investigating Unit from releasing a report containing information about the scandal.
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Sudan's refugee superstar
Alek Wek fled her country's civil war as a child and brought a new concept of beauty to fashion
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EU president raises fears in Turkey
Herman Van Rompuy's appointment as the first European Union president provoked fears in Turkey that he might hinder Ankara's hopes of joining the bloc, with some media declaring outright that he is anti-Turkish.
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PSL is rotten: Ace
PSL general manager of football Andile "Ace" Ncobo dropped a bombshell when he said after his resignation on Friday that the organisation was rotten to the core.
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Comrades trade heavy blows but both are still standing
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema continued his fight for nationalisation of the country's mines this week in the face of growing opposition even from the SA Communist Party, which he might have expected to find in his corner.
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Tax e-filing deadline loom
Glittering pageant and rocking the boat
Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre was the venue for the inaugural Pride of India pageant, which was billed to the hilt as an event which promised the glitterati of Bollywood. 0 Comments

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