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Robin Hood budget

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan recommitted the government to a massive infrastructure programme yesterday in a Robin Hood budget that surprised analysts.

No official help for kidnapped couple

The government will call on its security agencies to verify reports that Durban couple Bruno Pelizzari and Deborah Calitz have been sold by Somali pirates to another group.

Passengers stranded at airport

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at Cape Town International Airport yesterday as low-cost airline Velvet Sky delayed three flights after an apparent contractual dispute.

'Public servants can be fired'

Incompetent officials in key positions in the Gauteng departments of health, roads, transport and public works are to make way for "skilled people who know what they are doing", Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said yesterday.

Acid mine drainage clock ticking away

Johannesburg might soon lose its popular Gold Reef City theme park if the authorities do not act quickly to pump out acid mine water that has drained onto the site.

City defends self on billing mess

Tempers flared when the City of Joburg appeared before the National Consumer Tribunal over its "chaotic" billing crisis that has cost taxpayers tens of millions.

'Racism in soccer must be crushed'

Britain needs to act swiftly to crush any return of racism in soccer, after several high-profile cases, Prime Minister David Cameron said yesterday.
Bayern Munich's coach Heynckes leaves the pitch after his team's Champions League last 16 first leg soccer match against FC Basel in Basel

Basel stun Bayern for unlikely victory

Basel pulled off another huge Champions League upset with a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich last night to move within sight of the quarterfinals.
South African Minister of Finance Gordhan speaks during a news conference before his 2012 Budget Speech at Parliament in Cape Town

Gordhan's shift to investment bodes well for the country

The Times Editorial: The main thrusts of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's Budget - the shift from consumption expenditure to investment - is exactly what the country needs if we hope to see any substantial growth in the economy, and, in turn, any real possibility of wide-scale job creation.

A missed opportunity

When Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Deputy Minister Pieter Mulder last week made the claim in parliament that blacks had no legitimate claim to large tracts of land in South Africa because whites got there ahead of them, he pressed all the right buttons of the black elite.

Taxpayers get R9.5bn gift

Pravin Gordhan, the finance minister, returned R9.5-billion to taxpayers in yesterday's budget and avoided the tax shocks that some analysts had feared.

New system for medical aid tax claims

A new way to claim medical aid contributions as a tax deduction kicks in next Thursday.

GLITTERATI: A mark of forever

Diamonds are captivating. Even the most unmaterialistic of people are drawn to their spark and brilliance. Although you may never look twice at a diamond in a jewellery store window, hold one in your hand and you'll find you'll be hard pressed to hand it back.

IN THE LINE OF BEAUTY: Give your skin some brown sugar

Frugal fashionistas know that the best place to find beauty products is in the kitchen.
Adele gestures after being interrupted, following her award for best British album of the year during the BRIT Music Awards at the O2 Arena in London

Adele gaffe causes a frenzy

British singer Adele had the tabloid press up in arms and TV executives running for cover yesterday over a middle-finger gesture after her moment in the sun at British pop's biggest awards was cut short for programming reasons.

'They threw us out'

It was supposed to be a relaxing evening for Mzukisi Taho, his wife and his friends at one of Cape Town's hottest hang-outs.