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Whites cause Tshwane’s financial woes: Mokonyane

Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane’s statement that Tshwane’s financial problems are largely a result of defaults by white ratepayers was based on fact, spokesman Dumisani Zulu said.  282 Comments

Zuma meets Afrikaner community over Malema comments

President Jacob Zuma had a private dinner with members of the Afrikaner community at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, his official residence in Pretoria, to discuss, among other issues, comments reportedly made by ANC Youth League President Julius Malema.  193 Comments

Afriforum youth takes Malema to Equality Court

Afriforum Youth has laid an official hate speech complaint against Julius Malema at the Equality Court.  109 Comments

Winnie interview did happen: UK paper

The London Evening Standard has expressed puzzlement over Winnie Madikizala-Mandela’s denial that she gave an interview that was published in the newspaper.  34 Comments

Fatima Meer dies

Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Fatima Meer has died at St Augustines Hospital in Durban at the age of 82. Meer suffered a stroke two weeks ago , from which she didn't recover, her brother Farouk Meer said.  16 Comments

Suicide bombers kill 43 in Pakistan

A pair of suicide bombers targeting army vehicles in Pakistan detonated explosives within seconds of each other, killing at least 43 people in this eastern city and wounding about 100, police said.  5 Comments

Censor Malema, says IFP

The ANC's decision to defend youth leader Julius Malema for singing "shoot the boers, they are rapists" will cause untold harm to South Africa's reconciliation efforts, says the IFP.  153 Comments

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Strange days at Surreal Madrid

Carlos Amato: Arrogance and self-doubt: that's a lethal combination and it killed Real Madrid on Wednesday night. They're a team who love themselves way too much, and believe in themselves way too little.

Vatican criticises condom machines in Rome school

The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex and Rome's mayor saying it sends the wrong message.  8 Comments

 

Liverpool lose again

Five-time European champion Liverpool is in danger of Europa League elimination after losing 1-0 at Lille on Thursday in the first leg of its last-16 match.  1 Comments

 

SA on billionaires' row

Three South African businessmen, Nicky Oppenheimer, Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert, have been included in Forbes magazine's annual list of billionaires.  17 Comments

 

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