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News
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Mapisa-Nqakula confirms troops deployment to Central African Republic
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula confirmed on Friday that South Africa had deployed troops in countries neighbouring the Central African Republic.
- Ugandan leader removes army chief named in succession plot claim
- You can train your brain to be more compassionate: study
- French president defends Mali war after attacks
- Cosatu getting impatient with e-tolls, ready for 'another Marikana'
- Most gym-goers wash their clothes once every third workout: survey
- Alleged rhino poachers appear in Hluhluwe Magistrate's Court
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Cosatu getting impatient with e-tolls, ready for 'another Marikana'
Cosatu is getting impatient with authorities and will continue to wage war against e-tolls, its Gauteng secretary Dumisani Dakile said.
- E-toll protesters take to the streets
- Cosatu considering legal action over e-toll protest
- Abused men too scared to ask for help
- SARS: 15 years in jail a warning to rogue staff
- 'No MTN conspiracy'
- Kleinfontein's top brass find DA Youth 'bad-mannered'
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Ugandan leader removes army chief named in succession plot claim
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has removed his head of the military Aronda Nyakairima, and moved him to a civilian position as the minister for internal affairs, a statement from the military said on Friday.
- French president defends Mali war after attacks
- China offers troops to keep peace in Mali: UN
- Ivorian students anger mounts over university revamp
- Swazi albinos plead for protection ahead of vote
- 300,000 displaced in Sudan's Darfur in 5 months: UN
- Human Rights Watch slams Vale, Rio Tinto over Mozambique resettlements
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Japanese premier ain't afraid of no ghosts: cabinet rattles
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet formally denied months-long rumours that the premier had not moved into his official residence over fears the mansion is haunted.
- Cars and schools burn in Stockholm riots
- Man who saved Ohio women gets heroes reward - free hamburgers for life
- Bridge collapses in Washington state, sending cars into river
- 'Comfort women' cancel meeting with Japan mayor
- Stalin police criticism sparks anti-Semitism row in Russia
- Bird flu strain can go airborne, researchers say
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Politics
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Mapisa-Nqakula confirms troops deployment to Central African Republic
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula confirmed on Friday that South Africa had deployed troops in countries neighbouring the Central African Republic.
- ANC like an abusive spouse to white, coloured voters: Marais
- Zuma lied to SA - DA
- Zuma finds his voice at long last
- Kleinfontein's top brass find DA Youth 'bad-mannered'
- Manuel: If not NDP, then what?
- Avoid repeat of Waterkloof: SACP
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Sport
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Chiefs stay top with bruising victory over Crusaders
The Chiefs won a war of attrition against the Crusaders on Friday, taking the spoils 28-19 thanks to a superb defensive effort in Hamilton.
- The Sharks are braced for an aerial Bulls game
- Chennai boss faces questioning in IPL scandal
- New Zealand’s Williams calls time on test career
- Euro Tour chief sorry for “coloured athletes” gaffe
- Pirelli warn they could quit F1
- Gerber shares the lead with Mketekete in Kempton
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Business
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SA must raise food output, says DuPont
South Africa faces dual challenge in terms of food security — some starve, others eat too much
- Electricity demand comes close to overwhelming Eskom capacity
- Court ruling ends war over tyre recycling
- Setback for state’s AIDS drugs plan as investor pulls out
- Unlisted property sector ‘holds some of SA’s most prized assets’
- New Discovery body to research lifestyle diseases
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Entertainment
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Morgan Freeman falls asleep during live interview - with video
The 75-year-old actor was meant to be promoting his new movie 'Now You See Me' but his busy schedule has clearly taken its toll after he was spotted dozing off on air during a talk with US television show, FOX affiliate Q13, on Wednesday.
- Space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio sells for $1.5 million
- Lea Michele lands a book deal
- Amanda Bynes arrested for drug possession
- Incestuous drunks are back
- FILM REVIEW: Fast & Furious 6
- Singing to her own tune
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Morgan Freeman falls asleep during live interview - with video
The 75-year-old actor was meant to be promoting his new movie 'Now You See Me' but his busy schedule has clearly taken its toll after he was spotted dozing off on air during a talk with US television show, FOX affiliate Q13, on Wednesday.
- Lea Michele lands a book deal
- Amanda Bynes arrested for drug possession
- Janet Jackson becomes a billionaire
- Rihanna suing Topshop for 'unflattering' image on T-shirts
- Chris Brown involved in car crash
- Richie Sambora hits back at Jon Bon Jovi
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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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Life & Style
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You can train your brain to be more compassionate: study
A new study finds that adults can be trained to be more compassionate, even towards really annoying people.
- Most gym-goers wash their clothes once every third workout: survey
- Sunday Times launches Nal’ibali Storybook
- Obesity weighs down on top soda guzzler Mexico
- Abused men too scared to ask for help
- Teen cuts cell charge time
- Where the cougars hunt their prey
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Most gym-goers wash their clothes once every third workout: survey
When it comes to keeping gym clothes clean, a new survey finds that most people wash their clothes only after every third workout. Women are the worst offenders, the survey said, with just 21% washing their gym clothes after each and every workout.
- Obesity weighs down on top soda guzzler Mexico
- 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
- Ray of light in cancer care
- Accidental find shows Vitamin C kills TB
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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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Motoring
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This could be Geely's great leap forward
Imagine a fairly large family sedan with a 1.8-litre engine, airbags, electric windows and mirrors, pleasant styling, a big boot, aircon, a sound system and a five-year/100000km warranty.
- Put your best foot forward
- On pace or a mini too far?
- 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
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Sci-Tech
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Alleged rhino poachers appear in Hluhluwe Magistrate's Court
Two men accused of rhino poaching appeared in the Hluhluwe Magistrate's Court, KwaZulu-Natal police said.
- ITC says Microsoft did not violate Google patent
- Google faces new federal antitrust probe
- Space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio sells for $1.5 million
- Nasa foresees corporate researchers living on the moon
- Teen cuts cell charge time
- Rhino death toll at 350
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Opinion
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Zuma finally finds his voice, but sadly doesn't say enough
The Times Editorial: President Jacob Zuma has finally found his voice on Guptagate - two weeks after the scandal which has made our government's name mud.
- Racing, Nigeria and image issues
- THE BIG READ: The not so shiny story
- Portents poor for democracy despite new constitution
- TMOs have too much power
- Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
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Racing, Nigeria and image issues
The whiff of skulduggery is everywhere. From lowly cable filching, through Fidentia fraud, to favour-peddling in high office, the pong is pervasive.
- Air crash investigations and the Gupta report
- 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
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Zuma finally finds his voice, but sadly doesn't say enough
The Times Editorial: President Jacob Zuma has finally found his voice on Guptagate - two weeks after the scandal which has made our government's name mud.
- Portents poor for democracy despite new constitution
- 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
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THE BIG READ: The not so shiny story
You might think that the Gupta scandal, which has dominated the public discourse over the last month and which was the subject of an exchange of rhetoric in parliament this week, is the single biggest issue facing South Africa.
- THE BIG READ: Obama's woes not a ripple on Watergate
- THE BIG READ: Don't hold your breath over Guptagate report
- 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?
