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‘Visas for Brits bad for SA economy’
Requiring British tourists to obtain visas to visit South Africa could negatively affect the country's economy.
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Requiring British tourists to obtain visas to visit South Africa could negatively affect the country's economy.
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HRT finds oil off Namibian coast
The Brazilian energy firm HRT has discovered oil off the coast of Namibia - although not yet in commercial volumes.
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The Brazilian energy firm HRT has discovered oil off the coast of Namibia - although not yet in commercial volumes.
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SARB cycle indicator weakens
The SA Reserve Bank leading business cycle indicator weakened in March after a resurgence late last year, according to First National Bank.
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The SA Reserve Bank leading business cycle indicator weakened in March after a resurgence late last year, according to First National Bank.
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Vodafone keeps Verizon payout
Vodafone posted the largest ever fall in its main revenue measure on Tuesday, forcing it to keep a dividend from its healthy US arm.
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Vodafone posted the largest ever fall in its main revenue measure on Tuesday, forcing it to keep a dividend from its healthy US arm.
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Numsa demands 20% wage hike
Numsa has demanded a hefty pay hike for workers in South Africa’s automobile-manufacturing sector.
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Numsa has demanded a hefty pay hike for workers in South Africa’s automobile-manufacturing sector.
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M&S sees profits fall again
The British retailer Marks & Spencer posted its lowest annual profit since 2009 on Tuesday.
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The British retailer Marks & Spencer posted its lowest annual profit since 2009 on Tuesday.
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Carnival drags FTSE off its high
Britain's benchmark index edged off 13-year highs early on Tuesday, led by a selloff in cruise operator Carnival.
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Britain's benchmark index edged off 13-year highs early on Tuesday, led by a selloff in cruise operator Carnival.
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Dollar firms as Fed suspense builds
The dollar edged higher and gold steadied on Tuesday as investors wait to see if the US Federal Reserve will give any signal on its stimulus plans.
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The dollar edged higher and gold steadied on Tuesday as investors wait to see if the US Federal Reserve will give any signal on its stimulus plans.
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Strike concerns pressure the rand
South Africa's rand was trading within sight of Monday’s multi-year lows on Tuesday as strike worries weighed on the market.
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South Africa's rand was trading within sight of Monday’s multi-year lows on Tuesday as strike worries weighed on the market.
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Freight industry must grow - Motlanthe
Kgalema Motlanthe says the main challenge facing SA’s freight logistics system is the ineffective split between rail and road transport.
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Kgalema Motlanthe says the main challenge facing SA’s freight logistics system is the ineffective split between rail and road transport.
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Oil rises on falling dollar
The price of oil rose on Monday, taking its cue from the stock market and the United States dollar.
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The price of oil rose on Monday, taking its cue from the stock market and the United States dollar.
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United returns 787s to service
United Airlines expects to have its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners back in service this week.
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United Airlines expects to have its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners back in service this week.
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Wall Street ends flat on correction worries
US stocks ended little changed on Monday, with indexes hovering near record levels as concerns about a correction cut earlier gains that had been prompted by news about a flurry...
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US stocks ended little changed on Monday, with indexes hovering near record levels as concerns about a correction cut earlier gains that had been prompted by news about a flurry...
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Dollar index firmer, but down from high
The dollar inched higher versus a basket of currencies on Tuesday but stayed below a three-year high.
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The dollar inched higher versus a basket of currencies on Tuesday but stayed below a three-year high.
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Nigeria’s growth rate fails to ease poverty
Nigeria’s poverty rate should be falling faster given its economic growth this decade, a senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday.
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Nigeria’s poverty rate should be falling faster given its economic growth this decade, a senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday.
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Carl Pistorius acquitted
Carl Pistorius, the brother of murder accused Oscar Pistorius, has been acquitted on a charge of culpable homicide.
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Carl Pistorius, the brother of murder accused Oscar Pistorius, has been acquitted on a charge of culpable homicide.
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Cyclist dies in horror bus crash
A man believed to be cycling to work was hit by a bus and killed in Durban Road, Durbanville.
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A man believed to be cycling to work was hit by a bus and killed in Durban Road, Durbanville.
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Court hears of dagga, vodka in satanic killing
Satanic murder-accused Harvey Isha told the court he and the group had smoked dagga and drank vodka on the night of the killing.
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Satanic murder-accused Harvey Isha told the court he and the group had smoked dagga and drank vodka on the night of the killing.
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Robbers put gun in boy’s mouth
‘Mom, please don’t let them kill me!” They are words no mother should ever have to hear, but at lunchtime on Sunday Karen Daley, 43, watched in horror as her...
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‘Mom, please don’t let them kill me!” They are words no mother should ever have to hear, but at lunchtime on Sunday Karen Daley, 43, watched in horror as her...
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Cape parents demand new school
Parents demanding a new school for their children protested in Mitchell's Plain, the Western Cape education department said.
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Parents demanding a new school for their children protested in Mitchell's Plain, the Western Cape education department said.
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Top cop was needed for Marikana
Questions were raised as to why a top public order police official was not appointed to oversee the Marikana operation, the Farlam Commission heard.
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Questions were raised as to why a top public order police official was not appointed to oversee the Marikana operation, the Farlam Commission heard.
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Charges dropped against Anene accused
The State has withdrawn charges against one of the accused in the murder of Bredasdorp teen Anene Booysen, a report says .
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The State has withdrawn charges against one of the accused in the murder of Bredasdorp teen Anene Booysen, a report says .
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Zuma ‘mourns with US’ after tornado
President Jacob Zuma sent condolences to the US after a tornado killed at least 51 people in Oklahoma City.
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President Jacob Zuma sent condolences to the US after a tornado killed at least 51 people in Oklahoma City.
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Pretoria’s own Orania exposed
"Kleinfontein was started in 1992 when the founders got that tingling feeling the ANC would take over."
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"Kleinfontein was started in 1992 when the founders got that tingling feeling the ANC would take over."
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What if I were black?
Lali van Zuydam recently visited Kleinfontein - a “whites only” community outside Pretoria, but she still has one question…
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Lali van Zuydam recently visited Kleinfontein - a “whites only” community outside Pretoria, but she still has one question…
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Algeria ‘in limbo’ before polls
Algeria is set to hold presidential elections in less than a year - but ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika remains in hospital in France.
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Algeria is set to hold presidential elections in less than a year - but ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika remains in hospital in France.
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Factory blast kills 13 in China
Thirteen people were killed and 20 others were missing after a blast at an explosives plant in China.
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Thirteen people were killed and 20 others were missing after a blast at an explosives plant in China.
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Sentence cut on appeal for man’s rapist
An Mpumalanga man who raped a man he lured to his home after meeting him at a club has scored a partial victory on appeal.
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An Mpumalanga man who raped a man he lured to his home after meeting him at a club has scored a partial victory on appeal.
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‘I’ve forgiven woman who killed my son’
The mom of a five-year-old killed in a hit-and-run incident said she forgave the woman allegedly to blame.
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The mom of a five-year-old killed in a hit-and-run incident said she forgave the woman allegedly to blame.
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Boy shook when pope touched him - claim
The Vatican has poured cold water on reports that Pope Francis performed an exorcism on a boy in a wheelchair.
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The Vatican has poured cold water on reports that Pope Francis performed an exorcism on a boy in a wheelchair.
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Court halts Cape toll project
The City of Cape Town was granted an interim interdict halting the proposed N1/N2 Winelands toll project.
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The City of Cape Town was granted an interim interdict halting the proposed N1/N2 Winelands toll project.
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No bidders at Winnie auction
The sheriff of the court could not auction Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's personal items because there were no bidders.
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The sheriff of the court could not auction Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's personal items because there were no bidders.
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UN: Rajoelina should withdraw from polls
UN leader Ban Ki-moon has backed African calls for Andry Rajoelina and two rivals to withdraw from Madagascar’s presidential election.
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UN leader Ban Ki-moon has backed African calls for Andry Rajoelina and two rivals to withdraw from Madagascar’s presidential election.
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Dozens of Boko Haram fighters held
The Nigerian military has arrested 120 Boko Haram militants during a sweep in Borno State.
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The Nigerian military has arrested 120 Boko Haram militants during a sweep in Borno State.
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Tunisia’s premier vows action after unrest
Tunisia's Islamist premier Ali Larayedh has pledged tough action against Ansar al-Sharia after bloody clashes between police and members of the radical Salafist group.
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Tunisia's Islamist premier Ali Larayedh has pledged tough action against Ansar al-Sharia after bloody clashes between police and members of the radical Salafist group.
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Meyer should look at overseas players
Jacques van der Westhuyzen thinks Heyneke Meyer should consider overseas-based players for the Springbok team.
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Jacques van der Westhuyzen thinks Heyneke Meyer should consider overseas-based players for the Springbok team.
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Baxter worried by Chiefs’ form
Kaizer Chiefs go into Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final against SuperSport United with the kind of form that has Stuart Baxter concerned.
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Kaizer Chiefs go into Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final against SuperSport United with the kind of form that has Stuart Baxter concerned.
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Titans appoints new coach
Proteas conditioning and fitness trainer Rob Walter will be the new coach of the Titans franchise.
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Proteas conditioning and fitness trainer Rob Walter will be the new coach of the Titans franchise.
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Season of change in the Premier League
A host of late-season retirements and managerial changes foreshadowed seismic changes in the English Premier League.
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A host of late-season retirements and managerial changes foreshadowed seismic changes in the English Premier League.
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Stormers will turn it around
The high injury toll and poor refereeing decisions were some of the reasons for the Stormers disappointing 2013 season, according to Allister Coetzee.
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The high injury toll and poor refereeing decisions were some of the reasons for the Stormers disappointing 2013 season, according to Allister Coetzee.
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Spanish media savour Mourinho’s exit
Spain's press bid a caustic farewell to self-anointed Special One Jose Mourinho, jeering his divisive three-tear reign at Real Madrid.
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Spain's press bid a caustic farewell to self-anointed Special One Jose Mourinho, jeering his divisive three-tear reign at Real Madrid.
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Smith could still face British Lions
Australia openside flanker George Smith has not damaged his knee as badly as first thought, and could be fit to play in the back end of the series against the...
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Australia openside flanker George Smith has not damaged his knee as badly as first thought, and could be fit to play in the back end of the series against the...
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England unchanged for second Test
England named an unchanged squad for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday after Ian Bell was declared fit.
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England named an unchanged squad for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday after Ian Bell was declared fit.
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Why Spurs will reward Bale
Gareth Bale has had a phenomenal season and Sam Wallace thinks Tottenham will reward their Welsh winger with a pay increase.
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Gareth Bale has had a phenomenal season and Sam Wallace thinks Tottenham will reward their Welsh winger with a pay increase.
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Court bid to halt IPL
India's Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country's lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition.
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India's Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country's lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition.
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Liverpool to make move for Kolo Toure
Liverpool are closing in on a shock deal to make Manchester City defender Kolo Toure their first signing of the summer.
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Liverpool are closing in on a shock deal to make Manchester City defender Kolo Toure their first signing of the summer.
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I’m not afraid of Tiger - Garcia
So Tiger Woods doesn't want to make friends. That's just fine with Sergio Garcia, who underscored the enmity between them.
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So Tiger Woods doesn't want to make friends. That's just fine with Sergio Garcia, who underscored the enmity between them.
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Ajax hope Booth stays another season
Ajax Cape Town hope cries of “BOOOOOOTH” will ring out in the Mother City’s football stadiums for at least one more season.
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Ajax Cape Town hope cries of “BOOOOOOTH” will ring out in the Mother City’s football stadiums for at least one more season.
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Rooneys welcome second son
Wayne and Coleen Rooney have named son Kai’s new sibling, who was born in the early hours.
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Wayne and Coleen Rooney have named son Kai’s new sibling, who was born in the early hours.
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Stop buying overpriced players - Pitso
Pitso Mosimane has hit out at Sundowns, Chiefs and Pirates for buying players for more than what they are worth.
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Pitso Mosimane has hit out at Sundowns, Chiefs and Pirates for buying players for more than what they are worth.
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Ferguson bags trophy for retirement
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has capped his final season in charge of the club in style.
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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has capped his final season in charge of the club in style.
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Wallabies squad is predictable - Gatland
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland called Australia's selection for next month's series predictable.
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British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland called Australia's selection for next month's series predictable.
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Evans not giving up on Giro dream
Cadel Evans said he has not thrown in the towel ahead of his bid to overthrow Italian race leader Vincenzo Nibali and win this year's Giro d'Italia.
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Cadel Evans said he has not thrown in the towel ahead of his bid to overthrow Italian race leader Vincenzo Nibali and win this year's Giro d'Italia.
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Lu stuns Seppi in Nice
Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan upset fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi to reach the second round of the Open de Nice.
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Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan upset fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi to reach the second round of the Open de Nice.
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Real, Mourinho agree to part ways
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have agreed the Portuguese coach will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season.
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Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have agreed the Portuguese coach will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season.
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Police minister welcomes Victoria Phiyega
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new National Commissioner of Police. Die minister van polisie, Nathi Mthethwa, het die aanstelling van Victoria Phiyega as die...
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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new National Commissioner of Police. Die minister van polisie, Nathi Mthethwa, het die aanstelling van Victoria Phiyega as die...
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City Press gives in to Zuma picture request
City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive...
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City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive...
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Zuma lawyer in tears
After a heated argument with the defence, the advocate presenting the ANC’s case on why the “offensive” painting of Jacob Zuma in the Goodman Gallery should be removed broke down...
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After a heated argument with the defence, the advocate presenting the ANC’s case on why the “offensive” painting of Jacob Zuma in the Goodman Gallery should be removed broke down...
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Full bench hears Zuma painting case
A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court is already in session to hear an African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in an...
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A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court is already in session to hear an African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in an...
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