TOP STORY Scorpions' end will 'help' crime 14/05/2008 23:05 The DA believes the bill abolishing the Scorpions and amalgamating them into a police directorate will undermine the fight against crime. Scorpions' roles spelt out Scorpions to finish all probes Scorpions 'not part of police'

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Pahad condemns 'dastardly acts' 14/05/2008 19:21 Attacks on foreigners in SA are "dastardly acts" which pose a grave threat to democracy, Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad has warned. Alex - Winnie says sorry ANCYL: Cops should act harshly Zuma in court in 2010 - ANCYL 14/05/2008 18:14 ANC president Jacob Zuma's corruption case will not be heard in August this year, but in 2010, says ANC Youth League president Julius Malema. 'Zuma's justice delayed' Trial blunder in Zuma case Mpumalanga cabinet reshuffled 14/05/2008 17:13 Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla has surprised both his administration and opposition parties by reshuffling his cabinet. Controversial health head quits Mpumalanga govt reshuffle DA queries Travelgate closure 14/05/2008 18:14 The DA says it has asked Speaker Baleka Mbete to explain why a liquidators' probe into MPs' alleged travel fraud is being terminated. Travelgate: UDM disgusted Travelgate MP's trial postponed Mbeki considering Zim action 14/05/2008 16:20 A report by six former SANDF generals might lead to action being taken to address the violence in Zimbabwe, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad says. Mbeki sends generals to Zim Mbeki, leaders agree on Zim Mbeki 'ignored' Zim report Alex - Winnie says sorry 14/05/2008 17:13 Leading ANC figure Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has apologised to foreigners in Alexandra after they fled their homes out of fear for their lives. Zimbabweans 'can go home' Cosatu warns of more Alexandras DA: Send army to Alexandra Travelgate: UDM disgusted 14/05/2008 15:49 The United Democratic Movement says it is disgusted by an attempt to let so-called Travelgate MPs "off the hook" and wants an explanation. Travelgate MP's trial postponed De Lille affidavit 'private' Travel accused seeks NPA review Zimbabweans 'can go home' 14/05/2008 15:49 Zimbabwean nationals who wish to go home, following the xenophobic attacks in Alexandra, should approach their Consul General's office, says a spokesperson. Cosatu warns of more Alexandras 'I want to go home' ANC: 'Sinister forces' at work ANCYL: Cops should act harshly 14/05/2008 13:11 The ANC Youth League has called on police in Alexandra to act harshly when dealing with xenophobic attacks in the township. 'I want to go home' ANC: 'Sinister forces' at work DA: Send army to Alexandra Rasool proposes food gardens 14/05/2008 11:12 Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool has proposed community food gardens on state land as one solution to rocketing food prices. 'Disaster waiting to happen' 'Food prices are too high' Cosatu warns of food riots Scorpions' roles spelt out 13/05/2008 18:05 The draft legislation affecting the Scorpions spells out a new police division, the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation. Scorpions to finish all probes Scorpions 'out to destroy Zuma' Calls for Scorpions to stay 'No shortage of police' 13/05/2008 16:56 Apart from forensic investigators, the police doesn't have a staff shortage, says Minister Charles Nqakula. Scorpions boss joins World Bank Bring in foreigners - Phumzile Bank workers executed Mbeki sends generals to Zim 12/05/2008 23:26 The retired generals appointed by President Thabo Mbeki to investigate violence in Zimbabwe, may also probe the extent of the army's involvement in local politics. Mbeki, leaders agree on Zim Mbeki 'ignored' Zim report End Zim violence - Alliance Child law referred to ConCourt 12/05/2008 21:32 The criminal justice system needs to operate in a way that takes account of children's interests, says a Pretoria High Court judge. HIV+ man gets life for rape Stricter laws for sex offenders Judge slams 'abhorrent' rapist Mbeki, leaders agree on Zim 12/05/2008 20:12 The Zimbabwean situation should be resolved as "speedily as possible", President Thabo Mbeki and religious leaders have agreed. Mbeki 'ignored' Zim report 'Zim must find the solution' Tsvangirai to return to Zim Zille: Mbeki must go 12/05/2008 19:13 It is "in the interests of South Africa" that President Thabo Mbeki step down immediately, DA leader Helen Zille has urged. Mbeki 'ignored' Zim report Bid to oust Mbeki fails Rifts are over, says Alliance Govt throws lifeline to poor 12/05/2008 17:27 Government has set aside R124m to provide the poor with food parcels or vouchers. Cap won't lower food prices Food crisis: Relief on the way? Firms help in food & fuel fight SACP expels Madisha 12/05/2008 16:35 Willie Madisha has been expelled from the SA Communist Party following the non-disclosure of a R500 000 donation, the organisation has announced. Madisha goes to Equality Court SACP wants clarity over scandal Cosatu axes Willie Madisha Travelgate MP's trial postponed 12/05/2008 12:32 Travelgate MP Mnyami Booi has been granted a postponement of his trial, which was to have started in the Cape Town Regional Court last week. De Lille affidavit 'private' Travel accused seeks NPA review 'Travelgate' MP defects to ANC

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