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Dewani not linked to Eastern Cape killing

Wed, 2011-01-12 09:26
Die Burger reported on Wednesday murder accused Shrien Dewani is not linked to a 2007 murder in King Williams Town.
Categories: Local News

Five rhino poachers killed at Kruger Park

Wed, 2011-01-12 07:59
Five rhino poachers have been shot dead in the Kruger National Park since Saturday, Beeld reported on Wednesday.
Categories: Local News

Under-performing provinces may lose housing grants

Wed, 2011-01-12 07:45
Four provinces may lose housing grants because of under-performance that saw them fail to meet monthly delivery targets for low-cost housing.
Categories: Local News

New focus on farm security

Tue, 2011-01-11 15:33
The government bemoans every farm killing and would tackle the problem in every province, Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Tuesday.
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SA land reform still a muddy arena

Tue, 2011-01-11 14:32
President Jacob Zuma's recent speech shows that land reform is on the government's agenda but it's still unclear exactly what is being proposed.
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Cosatu: New growth path 'falls short'

Tue, 2011-01-11 14:27
The government's new growth path, unveiled late last year, was not enough to transform South Africa's economy, Cosatu said on Tuesday.
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UJ: Most late applicants may not get in

Tue, 2011-01-11 14:07
Many of the prospective students flocking to the University of Johannesburg may not get in at all, the institution said on Tuesday.
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Gauteng police seize major arms cache

Tue, 2011-01-11 13:18
Gauteng police seized an arms cache, including rocket launchers, limpet mines and assault rifles at a house in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg.
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Cosatu pledges 'undying support' to ANC

Tue, 2011-01-11 12:20
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Tuesday pledged its "undying support" to the ANC.
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Table Mountain body identified

Tue, 2011-01-11 11:09
The man found dead on Table Mountain has been identified as property developer Rob Taylor, Cape Town police said on Tuesday.
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Minister decries festive-season road deaths

Tue, 2011-01-11 10:36
A total of 1 551 people were killed on the country's roads during the festive season, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Tuesday.
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Vaal flooding damages crops

Tue, 2011-01-11 08:06
The flooding of the Vaal River has caused considerable crop damages along its banks in three provinces.
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Agri SA: Closer cooperation needed on land reform

Mon, 2011-01-10 16:32
Agri SA is fully prepared to support a meaningful land-reform programme, the organisation's president, Johannes Möller, said on Monday.
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Government plans to develop school sports

Mon, 2011-01-10 16:00
The department of sports and recreation is devising a plan for sports development in the country, Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Monday.
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Nzimande: Greater access to tertiary education

Mon, 2011-01-10 14:59
There will be greater access to tertiary education institutions, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande announced in Pretoria on Monday
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Body found on Table Mountain

Mon, 2011-01-10 14:47
A body believed to be that of businessman Rob Taylor, who gave a R2-million Audi to a group of car guards, was found in Cape Town.
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Three appear over chief whip's murder

Mon, 2011-01-10 13:14
Three men appeared in court on Monday in connection with the murder of Ehlanzeni district municipality chief whip Johan Holme Ndlovu.
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Food poisoning hits Cape Town township

Mon, 2011-01-10 12:07
A total of 151 people were treated for food poisoning in Cape Town over the weekend, the city's Disaster Risk Management Centre said on Monday.
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ANCYL welcomes Zuma's take on economy

Mon, 2011-01-10 10:54
The ANCYL has welcomed the ANC's vision for transforming the economy, spokesperson Floyd Shivambu said on Monday.
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Zuma: No progress in job creation

Mon, 2011-01-10 07:19
There has not been much progress in government's job creation project due to the economic crisis, said President Jacob Zuma on Sunday.
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