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News
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US zoo unveils new Amur tiger cub to public
Officials at a Pennsylvania zoo are showing off their new Amur tiger cub to the public, though the 6-week-old cat can only be seen on a video monitor for now.
- 'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
- Syria rebels seize Alawite villages in Hama
- German city turns glum to welcome gothic rock fans
- New Yorkers unnerved by neighbour's voyeuristic photo exhibition
- DA, Mpumalanga education dept condemn alleged racial segregation at school
- Zimbabwe lecturer jailed for calling Mugabe 'a rotten old donkey'
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SA Roadlink says it's solvent despite liquidation reports
Bus company SA Roadlink said on Saturday that it was solvent despite reports that it faced liquidation if it does not repay a multi-million rand bank loan.
- Gauteng teacher accused of rape found guilty of misconduct at disciplinary
- Illegal miner drowns while running from police
- Compulsory isiZulu a watershed moment in education: PanSALB
- Valuation drops Gupta property price from R16.8 million to R490 000
- No proper decision taken on Winelands toll, court told
- South African woman arrested for drugs at Indian airport
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Zimbabwe lecturer jailed for calling Mugabe 'a rotten old donkey'
A lecturer at a government university in Zimbabwe has been jailed for three months for labelling veteran President Robert Mugabe "a rotten old donkey," in the latest such case, lawyers said Saturday.
- Police clash with Egypt demonstrators calling for Mursi's resignation
- Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai confident he'll oust Mugabe
- Zimbabwe PM's party unveils post-election plan
- Air strikes, casualties in Nigeria offensive on Islamists
- Nigeria military shells suspected Islamist camps, kills 21: official
- Rampaging gunmen ransack South Sudan hospital
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Syria rebels seize Alawite villages in Hama
Rebels in Syria have seized control of four deserted Alawite villages in the central province of Hama, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday.
- French president signs gay marriage into law
- US commuter trains collide, 60 go to hospitals
- Judge rejects defence bid to photograph alleged Boston bomber
- Toronto mayor denies smoking crack
- Bombs against Iraqi Sunnis kill 49
- Ruby testifies about Berlusconi 'bunga bunga' fest
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Politics
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DA, Mpumalanga education dept condemn alleged racial segregation at school
The DA and the Mpumalanga education department have condemned an alleged incident of racial segregation at Hendrina Combined School, near Middelburg.
- 'Guptagate' may be raised at ANC summit
- Two Equal Education deadlines for Motshekga
- Vavi appeals for unity, tolerance
- 'Nothing works' - EC head of education
- Madiba statue on cards for Union Buildings
- Toll road a 'financial burden'
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Sport
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Grace and Aiken through to Matchplay quarters
Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts beat Spain’s Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano to progress to the quarter-finals of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria on Saturday.
- Waratahs trump Brumbies in tough Aussie derby
- Simeone throws huge party after King’s Cup triumph
- Real and Mourinho contemplate “disastrous” season
- Crusaders send out warning after suffocating the Blues
- Djokovic crumbles to defeat against Berdych in Rome
- Leinster beat Stade to clinch Europe’s second trophy
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Business
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Private sector ‘must honour commitment to economic inclusion’
Deputy Economic Development Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says companies must not merely pay lip service to policies intended to make economic growth more inclusive
- More than 15,000 tax practitioners need to find new professional home
- Amcu leader says union will ‘bring economy to standstill’
- WEF report highlights importance of industrial policy for manufacturing
- Business as usual at all operations, says Amplats
- SA’s business ties with other countries key to growth, says Radebe
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Entertainment
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'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
‘The Voice’ is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.
- German city turns glum to welcome gothic rock fans
- Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
- Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover
- Accused As I Lay Dying singer affected by steroids, says lawyer
- Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business
- 'God is a Gangster' play gets police protection in Romania
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Accused As I Lay Dying singer affected by steroids, says lawyer
The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer from the band As I Lay Dying, accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
- Russell Brand, Ke$ha voted smelliest-looking celebrities
- Bob Dylan made honorary member of US arts academy
- The Seekers' singer Durham recovering after brain hemorrhage
- After double masectomy, Jolie plans to remove ovaries: report
- Nicki Minaj reportedly leaving 'American Idol'
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'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
‘The Voice’ is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.
- 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
- US soul singer Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'
- NEW ON YOUR PLAYLIST: Daft Punk
- Dogg will get up to old tricks
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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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New Yorkers unnerved by neighbour's voyeuristic photo exhibition
Residents of a New York City apartment building are up in arms over an exhibition of candid photographs one of their neighbours took of them, without their knowledge or permission.
- One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
- Herbal cancer 'cure' doctor faces sentencing
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
- Israeli rabbi speaks out on being gay and orthodox
- Thailand to legalise long hair at schools
- Traditional healer marries 18th wife
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One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
The World Health Organisation says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
- DiCaprio auction breaks record, $38.8 million raised for wildlife
- Men with guitars are more attractive to women: study
- Schools empty as villagers harvest 'Himalayan Viagra'
- Taking pictures of your food helps fight obesity: study
- Too many US parents multi-task while driving with kids: 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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Travel
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China official finds some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding", according to state-run media.
- 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
- Tourists escape axe attack at historic polish castle
- Top spenders and top destinations in the world: report
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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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Reinventing The Game
Dawn has broken over the streets of St Tropez and I'm zipping along the promenade in a boxy piece of motoring history.
- This Topolino is tops
- Stand back Gucchi, Clio's the new look
- Malik isaYoba
- New range of FAW vehicles 'well-received in SA
- Opposite sides of the track
- Lamborghini's latest display of hedonism
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Sci-Tech
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US zoo unveils new Amur tiger cub to public
Officials at a Pennsylvania zoo are showing off their new Amur tiger cub to the public, though the 6-week-old cat can only be seen on a video monitor for now.
- Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on the moon
- Britain's Financial Times 'hacked by Syrians'
- Nintendo makes grab for 'lets play' YouTube advertising revenues
- Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island
- Two Australians fined for wrestling saltwater crocodiles
- Pretoria zoo breeding programme hopes to save endangered frog
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Opinion
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African languages can help make SA a better nation
The Times Editorial: The bold decision taken by the University of KwaZulu-Natal - to make isiZulu a compulsory course for all first-year students - should be applauded.
- Vercingetorix is groomed for success
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
- Are you schooled or are you educated?
- Kirwan's blocks take shape
- In Melville you'll find a range of pantry wonders
- Kirsten a mixed blessing for SA
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Vercingetorix is groomed for success
Vercingetorix? The name had even seasoned racing fans scratching their heads when it recently popped up at the top of the Durban July betting boards. The country's most famous race had a favourite that few people had ever heard of.
- Are you schooled or are you educated?
- Kirwan's blocks take shape
- Objectification and how it hurts video games
- In Melville you'll find a range of pantry wonders
- Kirsten a mixed blessing for SA
- Who's giving who the middle finger?
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African languages can help make SA a better nation
The Times Editorial: The bold decision taken by the University of KwaZulu-Natal - to make isiZulu a compulsory course for all first-year students - should be applauded.
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
- Will Zuma make a stand for SA's development plan?
- More blood spilt at Marikana will be a national disaster
- South Africa must avoid a repeat of CAR disaster
- Rivonia Primary's dilemma needs the wisdom of Solomon
- There are a lot more like Malema - but they get away with it
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THE BIG READ: Don't hold your breath over Guptagate report
One day, a president asked a senior minister to get rid of a certain director-general who was being "defiant" (read: failure to carry out the president's wishes).
- 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
- THE BIG INTERVIEW: Ticking the right boxes
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