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Tshwane street names to remain as is

2013-06-19 22:34

Tshwane cannot be held in contempt of court for not re-installing old street name signs, the city says.

Mandela's birthday plans on track

2013-06-19 22:34

Ex-president Nelson Mandela's foundation has vowed to press ahead with upcoming 95th birthday celebrations, as he spends a 12th day in hospital.

Africa to foot bill for interim military

2013-06-19 22:34

Africa will not rely on funds from former colonial powers to support the establishment of an interim rapid reaction force to respond to coups on the continent, President Jacob Zuma says.

Mpumalanga killers 'driven by money'

2013-06-19 22:34

The killers of an Ehlanzeni district ANC leader stood to make large sums of money, the high court sitting in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court has heard.

Protector to probe botched circumcisions

2013-06-19 22:34

Deputy public protector Kevin Malunga will help probe the issues surrounding botched circumcisions, his office says.

Politicians hired killers - claim

2013-06-19 20:10

The killers of an Ehlanzeni district ANC leader were hired by politicians "too powerful to be brought to book", the High Court sitting in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court has heard.

Guard shot during ATM bombings

2013-06-19 20:10

A security guard has been shot and wounded when robbers bombed three ATMs in Witbank.

 
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Mpumalanga cops report 2 killings

2013-06-19 22:34

Two people have been murdered in separate crimes in Mpumalanga, police say.

EE denies Motshekga claims

2013-06-19 20:10

Equal Education has denied claims by the basic education department that it was imposing impossible deadlines for the norms and standards for school infrastructure.

ANC suspends North West mayor

2013-06-19 18:35

Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality mayor Afrika Thale has been suspended from the ANC for three years, the party's North West provincial disciplinary committee says.

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City granted final interdict on toilets

2013-06-19 18:34

The City of Cape Town has been granted a final interdict against those who interfere with servicing of toilets, Mayor Patricia de Lille says.

Dad who killed son 'not aggressive'

2013-06-19 17:05

A mechanic found guilty of killing his 3-year-old son with a pick-axe handle is not an aggressive person, a social worker has told the North Gauteng High Court.

Sterkspruit protests condemned

2013-06-19 17:05

The Eastern Cape executive council has condemned service delivery protests in Sterkspruit.

ANC: Evaluate land redistribution

2013-06-19 15:11
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The centenary of the 1913 Natives Land Act provides an opportunity for South Africa to evaluate progress made in land redistribution, the ANC says.

Sisulu hits snag with Sadtu

2013-06-19 13:59

Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will meet teacher union Sadtu regarding teachers' pay, MPs have heard.

 

Dad gets 12 years for killing son with axe

2013-06-19 18:34

A mechanic has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing his 3-year-old son with a pick-axe handle.

2 held for killing Chinese shopkeeper

2013-06-19 17:05

Two men have been arrested for allegedly killing and robbing a Chinese foreign national in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal police say.

Denel workers killed in Somalia

2013-06-19 15:41

South African state weapons firm Denel said two of its staff have been killed in an attack on the United Nations compound in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

SA website sorry about Qaeda claims

2013-06-19 15:11

The Daily Maverick online publication has issued an unequivocal and unconditional apology to the Dockrat family and South Africa’s Muslim community.

Reward for info on top cop's death

2013-06-19 13:59

Police are offering a reward of up to R100 000 for information about Johannesburg cluster commander Major General Tirhani Maswanganyi's death.

 
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