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Minister defends Rasool post

Former Western Cape premier Ebrahim Rasool's appointment as ambassador to the US will not be reconsidered until allegations that journalists were paid to write favourable reports about him have been proven. [ Full Story... ]

Striking motor industry workers march for 20% increase

ABOUT 1 000 members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) sang, hoisted placards and toyitoyied in Voortrekker Road yesterday in support of their wage demand to the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). [ Full Story... ]

Africa - September 02, 2010

Zimbabwe would need US $200 million (R1.4 billion) to hold polls next year if leaders insisted on meeting unity deal time frames, Finance Minister Tendai Biti was quoted as saying yesterday. [ Full Story... ]

Plan to weed out 'crime and grime' in areas surrounding UCT

THE series of brutal murders of students and academics has resulted in the creation of the Groote Schuur Community Improvement District (GSCID), which will be funded mostly by UCT and will address the "crime and grime" situation in the area. [ Full Story... ]