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News
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IFP takes Mpumalanga ward seat from ANC
The IFP has narrowly won a ward seat from the ANC in Albert Luthuli (Elukwatini/Carolina) municipality in a Mpumalanga by-election, Independent Electoral Commission results showed on Thursday.
- Sanral welcomes bill's passage, e-tolls a step closer
- Rhino death toll at 350
- Kinect shuts down Xbox One reveal
- Neighbours' help needed to curb rhino poaching: MEC
- Russia to urgently evacuate Arctic post as ice melts
- Netflix brings back the Bluths in new 'Arrested Development' season
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Sanral welcomes bill's passage, e-tolls a step closer
Sanral on Thursday welcomed the passage of a bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) critical to the introduction of e-tolls.
- Interest rates unchanged
- Initiation death toll rises to 36
- Use more clinics: Gauteng health MEC
- ID cards to roll out in July
- Private wards in Gauteng public hospitals make R40m loss: DA
- Convicted drug smuggler Nabolisa gets his own laptop
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Human Rights Watch slams Vale, Rio Tinto over Mozambique resettlements
Global mining giants Vale and Rio Tinto have neglected thousands of Mozambicans who have been moved from mining areas and resettled without proper homes or income, Human Rights Watch alleged.
- Eritrea demanding ransoms from expats in Canada
- 'Things fall apart' author Achebe set for Nigerian burial
- Tanzanian gas pipeline plan sparks riot -government officials
- African Union celebrates 50th year
- Zambia sodomy trial delayed
- Mugabe signs new Zimbabwe constitution into law
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London attacker British, of Nigerian origin
British authorities have established that one and possibly both of the men who hacked a soldier to death on a London street was born in Britain of Nigerian descent, a source with knowledge of the investigation said on Thursday.
- Youths flambé restaurant in fourth night of Swedish riots
- Japan’s wartime brothels were wrong, says 91-year-old veteran
- Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster
- Butchered on a London street
- Merkel is the 'most powerful'
- Bank to give $1bn for peace
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Politics
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IFP takes Mpumalanga ward seat from ANC
The IFP has narrowly won a ward seat from the ANC in Albert Luthuli (Elukwatini/Carolina) municipality in a Mpumalanga by-election, Independent Electoral Commission results showed on Thursday.
- Pangas and spears no way to negotiate: Mkhize
- ConCourt sides with Zuma on magistrates' increases
- Northern Cape to swear in new premier
- Zuma warns mining strikes, violence could impoverish the nation
- Waterkloof needs an independent probe: DA
- 'One nation. One future' DA Youth protest Kleinfontein
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Sport
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Rosberg puts Mercedes on top in Monaco
Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes a dream start to their Monaco Grand Prix weekend with the fastest time in both practice sessions for the glamour race on Thursday.
- Umpire Rauf withdrawn from Champions Trophy while under investigation
- UEFA agrees tougher sanctions to combat racism
- McIlroy slumps at wintry Wentworth
- Bafana friendly moved back a day
- New Zealand avoid risk by selecting Bracewell over Vettori
- Boss who beats Ferguson in longevity stakes retires
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Business
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Celliers ‘will face tough world economy and regulations’
The ‘most appropriate candidate’ will be firmly in charge of South Africa’s most innovative bank at the beginning of next year
- High prices hurt smaller plastic firms, tribunal is told
- Bill will change the way empowerment is measured
- Altech wins multimillion-rand ID smart card roll-out contract
- Investec reveals strategy to maintain momentum
- Poultry group denies tariff would cause steep price rises
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Entertainment
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Netflix brings back the Bluths in new 'Arrested Development' season
All Michael Bluth wanted to do was to keep his family together, and with the best intentions in mind he found himself awkwardly trying to kiss a vertigo-stricken character played by Liza Minnelli.
- Bradley Cooper back for one last Hollywood ‘Hangover’
- 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' leads Teen Choice Awards nominations
- Paul McCartney writes to Russian judge to free Pussy Riot
- Janet Jackson becomes a billionaire
- Rihanna suing Topshop for 'unflattering' image on T-shirts
- Chris Brown involved in car crash
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Janet Jackson becomes a billionaire
Janet Jackson is celebrating reaching an impressive milestone, earning more than $1 billion in her illustrious career in music and film.
- Rihanna suing Topshop for 'unflattering' image on T-shirts
- Chris Brown involved in car crash
- Richie Sambora hits back at Jon Bon Jovi
- Eva Longoria graduates from California State University
- Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
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Muse hints at song for 'World War Z'
British alternative rock band Muse has hinted at releasing a song for upcoming apocalyptic zombie horror film ‘World War Z’.
- Linkin Park's Chester Bennington joins Stone Temple Pilots
- VOX popular with Beatles fan
- 'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
- German city turns glum to welcome gothic rock fans
- Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
- Dr Malinga, Reason, Okmalumkoolkat to perform at Red Bull Beat Battle
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- Winner: Two Bon Jovi Johannesburg tickets up for grabs
- Win tickets to the Winter Sculpture Fair
- WIN a business coaching franchise
- Enter to win 1 of 5 Danny Boyle DVD hampers
- Save & win: BBC Africa & AHA Resorts
- Congratulations to the winners of the Jack the Giant Slayer hampers
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Life & Style
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Flyers name their favourite airlines
Virgin America is emerging as a clear favorite within the airline industry, adding another accolade to its belt this year after travelers put the carrier at the top of the heap.
- Less-stressed women are more attractive to men: study
- Pfizer takes its shot at a vaccine for evasive superbug
- Hairdo deployed in Brazil's fight against racism
- Mediterranean frittata with roasted cherry tomatoes
- Ray of light in cancer care
- Bottling the fragrance of a garden
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Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
A unique first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150 000 pounds ($227 421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby’s said on Tuesday.
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- 'Beardvertising' uses magnificent beards as ad space
- Parents petition to save daughter from underage lesbian sex charge
- Lee's doing it for the kids
- British scramble to vaccinate children against measles
- One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Travel
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Flyers name their favourite airlines
Virgin America is emerging as a clear favorite within the airline industry, adding another accolade to its belt this year after travelers put the carrier at the top of the heap.
- European beach city named top summer destination
- Girls Gone Wild Mankele: Gallery
- China official finds some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
- Havana Bay slowly reclaims historic splendour
- Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson
- Minister announces first national tourism awards
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Motoring
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On pace or a mini too far?
People have asked me: "what's the point of certain cars"? and I have often found it difficult to answer because, with cars, it's really a case of different strokes for different folks.
- Ferrari for four
- Putting the brakes on that dreadful squeal!
- Aston Martin unveils celebratory centenary concept car
- Keep the customer satisfied: luxury cars going increasingly customised
- Good times come rain or shine
- Fashionista with drive
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Sci-Tech
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Rhino death toll at 350
The number of rhino poached since the beginning of the year has reached 350, the environmental affairs department said on Thursday.
- Kinect shuts down Xbox One reveal
- Neighbours' help needed to curb rhino poaching: MEC
- Russia to urgently evacuate Arctic post as ice melts
- Australian spends 45th birthday bunking with 2 metre croc
- Fungus just loves to play footsie
- Three farmers charged with trying to kill alleged rhino poacher
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Opinion
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Portents poor for democracy despite new constitution
The Times Editorial: Zimbabweans vote overwhelmingly for a new constitution while senior officials of Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change, and their lawyer, are arrested in a police raid.
- TMOs have too much power
- Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
- MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
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Air crash investigations and the Gupta report
One of the shows I really enjoy is Air crash Investigation, not for the sake of ghoulish rubber necking but because of the basic ethos it puts forward.
- TMOs have too much power
- Master one language before tackling another
- Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
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Portents poor for democracy despite new constitution
The Times Editorial: Zimbabweans vote overwhelmingly for a new constitution while senior officials of Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change, and their lawyer, are arrested in a police raid.
- MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- ANC needs to save itself from the Gupta buffoonery
- Glimpse of what we can be
- Warring unions need a neutral government
- African languages can help make SA a better nation
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THE BIG READ: Obama's woes not a ripple on Watergate
Somewhere, Richard Nixon is smiling. Four decades after Watergate and two decades after his death, we still can't stop talking about the dark anti-hero of American politics. His five o'clock shadow visage remains too convenient a metaphor for lazy critics looking to...
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- THE BIG READ: Importance of being earnest
- THE BIG READ: Wheels of controversy are already grinding
- THE BIG READ: Why other Africans hate us
- THE BIG READ: Freedom rules, okay?
- THE BIG READ: Tipped scales persist
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iLIVE
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Unions' demands damage economy: iLIVE
Unions make unrealistic demands for wage increases. The workers naturally want the outrageous increases, but have no idea about the weak economy. Union bosses persist with their demands, exposing employees to job losses.
- English should be great, not gr8: iLIVE
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- Scraps are fine, but not blacks: iLIVE
- Don't pay e-tolls, pay for our trains: iLIVE
- Dwindling funds sad news for childcare organisation: iLIVE
- Overpopulation straining resources: iLIVE
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