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News
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Gupta cops case sinks into farce
Only 48 hours after Justice Minister Jeff Radebe announced that criminal charges were to be pursued against high-ranking police officers allegedly involved in the sanctioning of the escort detail for the Gupta wedding entourage, numerous charges have been dropped and...
- Cops' 16-hour shifts
- Anene murder suspect walks
- 'We do not fly the South African flag'
- Pule wants R8bn - and more say on SABC board
- Storm-hit city 'was let down'
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
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Western Cape toll interdict welcomed
The Western Cape High Court's decision to halt the proposed N1/N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project pending a review was welcomed from various quarters on Tuesday.
- DA 'outraged' at Bredasdorp court decision
- Guptas' property valuation error
- KZN man tells of deadly fitness test
- Former gangster Staggie granted day parole
- Some on Gupta plane engaged in 'official business'
- Mpisane invoices queried
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Nigeria to release all women held for 'terrorism'
Nigeria said Tuesday it would release several suspects held for "terrorist activities," including all women in custody, in what it called a peace gesture to the Islamists it is battling in the north.
- Petrol bombs thrown in central Milan watch robbery
- Malawi sells presidential jet
- Two Moroccan men arrested for being gay: lawyer
- US concerned by Egypt's civil rights record
- Boko Haram 'in disarray'
- Nigeria eases curfew in northeast, fights on against Boko Haram
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Israel warns Syria of 'consequences' if Golan fire continues
The head of Israel's armed forces warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday of "consequences" if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.
- UN urges action to end child soldiers in Myanmar
- H7N9 bird flu outbreak costs more than $6.5 bln so far -U.N.
- Judge warns bin Laden's son-in-law on lawyer choices
- Czech police seize 1 million litres of illegal booze
- Survivors pulled from Oklahoma tornado debris as toll lowered
- Myanmar jails seven Muslims for killing Buddhist monk
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Politics
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Damning Free State health report released
A damning report on the condition of some Free State health facilities and services was presented to provincial health staff on Tuesday by newly appointed MEC Benny Malakoane.
- Gordhan warns of strike violence cross-roads
- Zuma tells Canadians SA open for business
- SA mourns Oklahoma tornado with US
- SABC to repay rest of R1 billion loan soon: Pule
- SA needs rail freight boost to help get economy on track: Motlanthe
- Graft tipoff councillor in hiding
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Sport
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Nibali still in pink as Intxausti wins stage
Astana’s Vincenzo Nibali kept possession of the Giro d’Italia race leader’s pink jersey for another night after a strong showing in Tuesday’s 16th stage.
- Strauss declared fit for Kings
- Beckham junior joins QPR academy
- England braced for Mourinho's Chelsea return
- IAAF want explanation from Sascoc
- Hungry Tsotsobe aims for Test return
- 'Anderson more skilful than Steyn'
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Business
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Using licensed software delivers economic benefits
Study finds use of licensed software could substantially boost country’s gross domestic product and provide significant return on investment for companies
- Busa says private sector must ‘play bigger role’ in zone development
- Gautrain fares to rise, bus fares unchanged
- Concern over time allowed to comment on marine bill
- Sasol plans office behemoth in Sandton
- State fund invests in Independent group
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Entertainment
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Liberace movie places Cannes spotlight on gays
“Behind the Candelabra,” the biopic of flamboyant entertainer Liberace that may be director Steven Soderbergh’s swansong, turned the spotlight on homosexuality on Tuesday in a landmark year for gay rights.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
- Sean Penn urges no Dakar Rally for Bolivia until US man released
- Muse hints at song for 'World War Z'
- Seth MacFarlane too busy to return as 2014 Oscar host
- Snoop ignores marijuana warning, smokes it up on stage
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Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
Catherine Zeta-Jones will return home Tuesday after undergoing treatment for bipolar II disorder, according to her husband Michael Douglas.
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
- Sean Penn urges no Dakar Rally for Bolivia until US man released
- Snoop ignores marijuana warning, smokes it up on stage
- Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property
- The Doors founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
- Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PH.D in Israel
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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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Stand a chance to win a full set of Dan Brown books including a signed Inferno copy
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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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Pope statue unveiled in Italian potato field
The first-ever statue of Pope Francis has been unveiled in a potato field near Naples — an unorthodox homage to the fact that the Argentine pope’s ancestors were farmers in northern Italy.
- European beach city named top summer destination
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- Chinese businessman pays record price for Belgian racing pigeon
- ELLE launches 2013 Rising Star Design Award
- Sunday Times Literary Awards 2013
- Aston Martin unveils celebratory centenary concept car
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Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
About 600 Afghan women and girls are behind bars for so-called moral crimes, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday, the highest number since the Taliban were toppled almost twelve years ago.
- '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
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
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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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European beach city named top summer destination
Barcelona’s Mediterranean weather, cosmopolitan offerings, beaches and pulsing music and outdoor festival scene have made the Spanish city the top summer destination for users of the popular crowd-sourced travel guide Gogobot.
- 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
- Flyers don't turn off phones in planes: survey
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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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Aston Martin unveils celebratory centenary concept car
The British carmaker officially took the wraps off its highly anticipated CC100 Speedster Concept at this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.
- Keep the customer satisfied: luxury cars going increasingly customised
- Good times come rain or shine
- Fashionista with drive
- Classy new Peugeot 308 on the way
- A breath of fresh air and French flair
- Reinventing The Game
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Sci-Tech
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Man captures, kills record-breaking 5.6m python
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says Jason Leon was riding late at night in a rural area of southeast Miami-Dade County when he and his passenger spotted what turned out to be a 5.6m Burmese python.
- Mpumalanga puts emphasis on maths, science and technology
- Eleven rhino poached in KZN
- US Senate says Apple 'among America's largest tax avoiders'
- South Africa will not run out of water: Molewa
- Libyan guns may be killing central Africa's elephants: UN
- Zircons of Mauritius point to ancient mini-continent
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Opinion
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Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
Andre Burgener has been immersed in all things food since she took over the making of the family's lunch box sandwiches aged eight (her mom could make a mean creme brulee and a staggering souffle, but could never butter the bread all the way to the edges.
- 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
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- Der Kloppo's big night
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Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
Andre Burgener has been immersed in all things food since she took over the making of the family's lunch box sandwiches aged eight (her mom could make a mean creme brulee and a staggering souffle, but could never butter the bread all the way to the edges.
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
- Der Kloppo's big night
- Investment community has lost its love for SA
- Show me the money
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MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
The Times Editorial: The members of parliament preparing to debate the landing of the Gupta private jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base recently should do so with a clear conscience.
- 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
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
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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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Give initiation the chop, not boys' lives: iLIVE
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