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Minty's bid to head IAEA cost R3m Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:23AMSouth African diplomat Abdul Minty's unsuccessful bid to become head of the International Atomic Energy Agency cost over R3m.
One week to find a home Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:53AMDISPLACED Zimbabweans in De Doorns have an extra week to find alternative accommodation before authorities shut down a camp set up for them.
MPs road travel claims to be scrutinised Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:59AMThe matter of MPs choosing to drive rather than fly, at a lesser cost, between Parliament and their constituencies will be examined at a meeting of the multi-party Parliamentary Oversight Authority (POA) next week, Secretary to Parliament Zingile Dingani said on Friday.
Parly to examine MPs travel claims Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:19AMThe matter of MPs choosing to drive rather than fly between Parliament and their constituencies will be examined at a meeting of the multi-party Parliamentary Oversight Authority next week.
MPs road travel claims to be scrutinised Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:55AMThe matter of MPs choosing to drive rather than fly, at a lesser cost, between Parliament and their constituencies will be examined at a meeting of the multi-party Parliamentary Oversight Authority (POA) next week.
More travel scandal MPs named and shamed Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:04AMParliament is being milked for more than R1-million by MPs cashing in on claims for road travel rather than taking the cheaper option of flights. This was revealed on Thursday by ID leader Patricia de Lille after a year-long battle to get Parliament to provide her with the information.
More travel scandal MPs named and shamed Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:11AMParliament is being milked for more than R1-million by MPs cashing in on claims for road travel rather than taking the cheaper option of flights, ID leader Patricia de Lille has revealed.
Mitchell becomes a Lion, forcing Australia to hunt for a new assistant Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:17PMThe Wallabies are in search of a new assistant coach after John Mitchell announced yesterday he was leaving the Western Force a year early to take over at the Lions in Johannesburg. Mitchell's departure, forecast for some time, means Wallabies assistant coach Richard Graham will be head coach at the Force next year, rather than in 2012. There is uncertainty whether Graham will be replaced in ...
Stripper gets SA debt law changed Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:34AMA stripper from Moldova who was jailed for not paying her debts in South Africa has helped get the country's law changed.
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Exotic dancer from Moldova gets debt law changed in South Africa after jail stint Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:42AMJOHANNESBURG - An exotic dancer from Moldova who was jailed for not paying her debts in South Africa has helped get the country's debt law changed.
'I'm Madiba's love child' Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:34AMA second woman who claims to be Nelson Mandela's love child has come forward. Onicca Nyembezi Mothoa, 63, of Soshanguve north of Pretoria says all her attempts to meet the man she believes is her father have been in vain.
World News Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:50AMMalaysia mulls hanging parents who dump newborns - Today, 07:54 - AFP Malaysian parents who abandon their newborns and leave them to die could face the gallows, as authorities step up their response to a series of...
Malaysia Airlines MITM Fair 2010 offers discounts up to 70 per cent Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:59PMKUCHING: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) entered into a collaboration with the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA), to organize an event which offers up to 70 per cent discount for travel packages.
19. Bargains galore at travel fair Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:58PMKUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to the Malaysia Airlines-MITM Travel Fair 2010 can expect not only great deals for holidays packages but also lucky draw prizes worth RM300,000.
South Africans in protest strike Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:17AMTens of thousands of South African public sector workers take to the streets of Pretoria and Cape Town as part of a nationwide one-day strike.
South Africans strike over pay Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:17AMTens of thousands of South African public sector workers take to the streets of Pretoria and Cape Town as part of a nationwide one-day strike.
Swazi King’s Wife In Sex Scandal Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:42PMSwazi King Mswati’s royal house has been rocked by a new sex scandal in which his wife, Nothando Dube, was allegedly caught having sex with his close ally, justice minister Ndumiso Mamba.
Changes big and small at airport Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:07PMThe most obvious signs of change at Barnstable Municipal Airport are the sketches of the new terminal and tower.
Simon Chalk and Chris Stanmore-Major named skippers in Velux 5 Oceans Race Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:32AMTwo British sailors have been announced as solo skippers in the next Velux 5 Oceans Race around the world.
Tips on planning a holiday Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:32AMFEEDBACK from my last column, There is Financial Power in Numbers , really indicated that a large part of the Zimbabwean community in the Diaspora would like to invest in their homeland. It was gratifying to receive emails from people who have already started doing something about it.
Govt to house fire victims Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 7:20AMThe Gauteng health and social services department says it will help find accommodation for the old age home residents made homeless by a fire.
Holland Reaches UPK Deal Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:44AMThe question of the immediate future of pre-kindergarten at Holland Central School District has been resolved: now that the district and a local child care center have agreed upon a new contract, the program will continue in 2010-11 as it did in 2009-10.
'Worst-ever' SA services shutdown Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:25AMSouth Africans must brace themselves for a government shutdown as 900 000 state employees prepare for the country's "worst-ever" public-service strike.
Fear drives Zim migrants home Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:20AMHARARE - John Muswere, 34, arrived four hours ago at the main bus terminus in Harare, capital of Zimbabwe, after making an unplanned journey with his wife, their three-year-old child and few household possessions from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he spent 18 months working as a mechanic.
Mayor goes to Barnstable - and, yes, that's how you spell it! Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:56AMTHE Mayor of Barnstaple has reacquainted the town with old friends from across the "pond."
Q&A: William Eadington Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:06AMWhen gambling went from being a pastime largely offered by organized crime to a leading entertainment industry, academia took notice and wanted to study it.
The perfect southern combination Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:12AMStephen Scourfield discovers that cavorting whales are one of the things worth getting out of a warm bed for on a cold winter’s day on the SW tip of WA.
Handling it all on a hand-held Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:55PM"No photos bru. No photos today." That's what Jordy Smith said when I ran into him two days ago. I laughed because I wasn't even carrying a camera. "Come back tomorrow and it'll be cool." I totally understood. After all, he'd just surfaced after a very big night of celebrations and having his picture...
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Phuket gov warns businesses over trading in stolen goods Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:31AMPHUKET: Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop on Wednesday took time out from his regular schedule to focus his attention on stolen goods being traded in Phuket.Addressing about 300 business operators at a spe...
92% of tourists recommend SA Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:19AMNine out of 10 foreign visitors in SA for the World Cup will recommend the country as an ideal holiday destination, a survey has found.
South Africa: Beneath the Glow of Fifa's Untaxed Empire Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:53AMTHE general euphoria and feelings of thankfulness following the 2010 World Cup have seemingly precluded anyone from now assessing Fifa's role in the tournament. Gratitude for cracking the nod from Fifa to host it should not blind the South African public to the less attractive features of the World Cup - those for which Fifa is responsible.
ZIMBABWE: Fear drives migrants home Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:49AMSource: IRIN John Muswere, 34, arrived four hours ago at the main bus terminus in Harare, capital of Zimbabwe, after making an unplanned journey with his wife, their three-year-old child and few household possessions from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he spent 18 months working as a mechanic.
Local xenophobes still plague foreigners Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:44AMOn Monday night 1 000 Somalis congregated in Bellville after fleeing the townships and informal settlements where they operate shops and vendor stalls. If they could find sleep-over accommodation they would. If not, they said, they would sleep in the streets.
Local xenophobes still plague foreigners Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:28AMOne thousand Somalis congregated in Bellville after fleeing the informal settlements where they operate shops and stalls. If they could find accommodation they would. If not, they would sleep in the streets.
Web: Google to kick off phase two of street view project Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:06PMPhase two of Google's Street View project which aims to provide a imagery of locations around South Africa will kick off this month.
Travel accused urged to take deal Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 9:22AMWestern Cape Judge President John Hlophe has urged the remaining accused in the parliamentary travel fraud saga to seriously consider plea agreements.
Jordaan: Now for the Olympics Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 1:29AMThe man who worked for 16 years to deliver the World Cup in South Africa has claimed it achieved an "image makeover" for the country.
Bye South Africa, thanks for being had by us Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 6:51PMLOCKERROOMThe local people who have put so much of their heart and soul into the last month, are really just extras with local accents. Backdrop.
Pooled and regulated products are your safer options Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:20PMProperty historically has been the next best-performing asset class after equity markets, so it makes sense to include property in a balanced investment portfolio.
World Cup 2010: Germany wins third-place match over Uruguay in wide open style Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 9:13PMSpain is favorite to win World Cup final against Dutch on Sunday
UK reporter pays fine, mulls suing Cele Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:14PMA British tabloid journalist who had been accused of trying to undermine Cup security is considering suing police National Commissioner Bheki Cele.
British journalist Simon Wright fined by South African court Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:01PMCAPE TOWN, South Africa - A British tabloid journalist who had been accused of trying to undermine World Cup security...
British journalist Wright freed Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 7:51AMA South African magistrate has freed a British tabloid journalist who had been accused of trying to undermine World Cup security.
Rhodes: Two sides to a Greek island Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 6:28PMThis is a tale of two holidays, set on an island with two very different shores. It's about reality and what you make of it. And it begins, with the deliberate ambiguity provided by inverted commas, in a "village" on Rhodes, out in the Aegean Sea.
Travel agent sends couple to Sydney Nova Scotia... not Sydney, Australia Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:31AMA travel agent sent an Italian couple on their first trip abroad to Sydney, Nova Scotia, instead of Sydney, New South Wales, in a booking mix-up.
Indigenous patients forced to move for dialysis treatment Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:17PMIndigenous Australians with kidney disease are being forced to live in motel rooms, thousands of kilometres from their homes, to receive treatment.
The Highlight Reel: So, whose private jets stopped fans from seeing the match? Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 6:14PMHands up if it was you Hilton, and your new-found interest in soccer? Or you Mr Kissinger, in another diplomatic triumph? Or perhaps, Queen Sofia of Spain, it was you who was the cause of the most improbable traffic jam at this or any World Cup?
Khairi wins three contests to watch matches in South Africa Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:27PMTHE grand prize winner of the Giant 2010 FIFA World Cup Contest winner Khairi Sabirin Hood is probably the only Malaysian who will be making three trips to South Africa to watch matches on three different occasions.