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Possible spacewalk to repair ISS leak

2013-05-10 20:29

Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station are preparing for a possible spacewalk, to repair an ammonia leak in a cooling system on one of the station's solar arrays.

Russian cosmonauts take spacewalk

2013-04-19 19:41

Two Russian cosmonauts have taken a spacewalk outside their orbiting home.

US SpaceX rocket Falcon-9 launched

2013-03-01 18:50

Private space firm SpaceX has launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida carrying a resupply capsule to the International Space Station.

Byleveld: How I'd handle Pistorius case

2013-02-22 08:52

Former top cop Piet Byleveld says he would have liked to have been the investigating officer in the Oscar Pistorius murder case, and would have spent more time at the scene.

Three astronauts blast off for ISS

2012-12-19 17:58

A Soyuz spacecraft carrying Russian, American and Canadian astronauts has blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan bound for the International Space Station.

Farm attacks national crisis - Solidarity

2012-11-27 14:10
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Murders and attacks on farm owners across South Africa should be regarded as a national crisis, the Solidarity Research Institute says.

US astronaut says ISS results will follow

2012-10-23 11:04

The US astronaut preparing for a mission on the ISS says the science breakthroughs will come in the decade ahead.

Sarah Brightman to be next space tourist

2012-10-10 17:35

British soprano and crossover singer Sarah Brightman has announced in Moscow that she will blast off as a space tourist to the International Space Station (ISS).

Space freighter starts death plunge

2012-10-02 20:34

A bus-sized craft that had delivered food to the International Space Station will re-enter Earth's atmosphere overnight for a controlled implosion over the South Pacific.

Lawlessness on the rise in SA - ISS

2012-08-27 10:22
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South Africa is in the grip of increasing lawlessness and the absence and failure of government is largely to blame, according to a senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies.

Marikana 'was a war zone'

2012-08-19 13:38

The police at Lonmin's Marikana mine were in a war zone and using rubber bullets against striking miners had no effect, a senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies has said.

SpaceX Dragon prepares to land

2012-05-31 17:50

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have released Space Exploration Technologies' unmanned Dragon cargo ship, one of the final milestones in a pioneering mission for commercial spaceflight.

Dragon big enough for 6 astronauts

2012-05-29 18:53

The privately funded Dragon spacecraft built by the South African born CEO and Chief Designer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, is a big hit with US astronauts at the ISS.

Clip Hawks wings, let Eagles fly - institute

2012-04-24 22:36

The police’s crime-fighting unit the Hawks should be replaced with the Eagles which “see better and are less susceptible to poison”, Parliament has heard.

Russian cargo ship docks with ISS

2012-04-22 22:17

The Russian cargo ship Progress M-15M has successfully docked at the International Space Station, the mission control centre said.

Top jobs for Zuma’s cops

2012-03-25 15:30

Six of President Jacob Zuma’s VIP bodyguards have been “irregularly” promoted to the top ranks of the police, with two of them jumping six ranks.

Russian supply ship heads for ISS

2011-10-30 17:09

Russia has launched its first supply ship destined for the International Space Station since the embarrassing loss of a similar vessel in August.

Some crime increases good news - expert

2011-09-08 22:38

Increases in drug-related crimes, possession of illegal firearms and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs are actually good news, says an expert.

Crime levels declining - report

2011-06-13 09:21
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Police, community policing forums, security companies and analysts say crime levels are dropping due to co-operation between the law enforcement agencies and communities.

Why is crime so violent? - Mthethwa

2010-09-30 11:33

National Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has urged researchers to contribute towards reducing violent crime in South Africa by researching the reasons behind it.

Trafficking fears baseless?

2010-06-09 08:36

A researcher has warned against over-dramatising the issue of human trafficking during the SWC, saying statistics are often unreliable.

Gauteng SA's robbery hotspot

2009-10-09 08:39

People in Gauteng have twice as much chance of being the victim of a house robbery than those in other parts of the country, according to crime statistics.

Politicians anger Asmal

2009-09-22 22:40

Kader Asmal has questioned the ethics of politicians involved in business while being in public office.

 

Damaged Russian ship docks with ISS

2013-04-26 20:12

An unmanned cargo vehicle has successfully docked with the ISS, in a delicate manoeuvre after its navigation antenna failed to properly deploy following launch.

SpaceX capsule reaches ISS

2013-03-03 15:46

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have used a robotic arm to pluck a SpaceX cargo capsule from orbit.

SpaceX on way up again

2013-02-28 20:50

Private company SpaceX is on verge of 3rd supply run to the space station.

Soyuz capsule docks with ISS

2012-12-21 18:29

The Soyuz capsule carrying a 3-man crew has docked with the International Space Station.

Extreme violence in farm attacks - experts

2012-11-28 09:18
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Violence perpetrated against victims of farm attacks is far worse than the public could possibly imagine, two sisters who clean up crime scenes have said.

Jiba: NPA doesn't just withdraw charges

2012-11-20 14:07

The NPA does not withdraw charges against people without reason, acting head Nomgcobo Jiba says, in reference to charges against Jacob Zuma being withdrawn in 2009.

SpaceX capsule links up with ISS: Nasa

2012-10-10 17:56

A capsule on the first privately-run resupply mission has successfully linked up with the International Space Station, the US space agency Nasa says.

SpaceX returns to ISS

2012-10-04 20:52

The private company SpaceX is set to launch the 2nd Dragon capsule to the space station with supplies.

Nasa calls off ISS dodging of junk

2012-09-27 17:08

Nasa has called off the space station's dodging of two menacing pieces after the pieces kept a safe distance.

Crew space walking to protect ISS

2012-08-20 21:40

Astronauts are space walking to hang shields on the ISS as a barrier against zooming junk.

Japan launches cargo to ISS

2012-07-21 11:51

A Japanese H-IIB rocket has blasted off to deliver an unmanned supplies vessel to the International Space Station.

Dragon prepares to leave ISS

2012-05-30 21:47

US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is preparing to make its return journey to Earth after a landmark mission to the International Space Station.

1st private space cargo run delayed

2012-05-02 22:45

The 1st private cargo run to the space station has been delayed again for testing but is still aiming for a May flight.

Hawks bill 'could go back to ConCourt'

2012-04-24 10:49

The South African Police Service amendment bill could end up back at the Constitutional Court if it is signed into law in its current form, a crime expert has warned.

Discovery makes high-flying salute

2012-04-17 17:39

The space shuttle Discovery has soared over the Washington Monument, the White House and the Capitol in a high-flying salute to the US capital.

Govt rooting out rotten cops - Mthethwa

2011-12-01 12:45

The government is making a concerted effort to address crime within the police, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says.

SAPS plans new anti-graft strategy

2011-09-13 18:53

Police management is set to launch a new anti-corruption strategy built on prevention, detection, investigation and resolution.

Politicians raking in big bucks

2011-08-14 19:00

Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale may be the country’s richest ­premier, but that doesn't mean he is the richest provincial politician in the land.

Report: Cop killings almost double

2011-05-06 10:04

The number of people shot dead by police officers has nearly doubled since 2006, the Institute for Security Studies has revealed.

Increase in crime after World Cup

2010-09-13 09:49

An investigation by Beeld has found that serious violent crimes in certain parts of the country increased markedly after the World Cup, but police say they will maintain their improved policing.

Secretive mails sent to recruits

2009-10-18 21:54

Cryptic and secretive e-mails have been sent to a group of South Africans and foreigners apparently recruited to lend armed support to the military junta in control of Guinea.

New database of MPs interests

2009-09-23 09:36

The Institute for Security Studies has launched a comprehensive database of the financial and personal interests of politicians across all three spheres of government.

Astronauts blast off for ISS

2009-05-27 14:16

Three astronauts, from Canada, Belgium and Russia, have blasted off for the International Space Station in a landmark mission that will double its crew to six for the first time.

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