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Johannesburg – South Africa’s former president Nelson Mandela is “responding positively” to treatment for a recurring lung infection after being admitted to hospital, the government said on Thursday. “He remains under treatment and observation in hospital,” it added in a … read more »
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Spirits were high among members dressed in black and white African National Congress T-shirts. “We have arrived. We are members of Umkhonto. The bazooka is going to shoot,” they sang in isiZulu. Most of the delegates held up two fingers, … read more »
Over 80 000 imbali who attended this year umhlanga ceremony yesterday danced before His Majesty King Mswati III and the Queen Mother as well as their guests. The maidens ignored the wind, which blew up a dust storm and was … read more »
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So there we have it. “The Spear” has been painted and displayed, and what has it achieved? Well, for one thing, it’s gone and whipped up a complete frenzy of allegations and counter allegations! Brett Murray has offended blacks and … read more »
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The Sowetan reported on Thursday that the former wife of Nelson Mandela told Malema in Nqgeleni in the Eastern Cape that his efforts to economically liberate the country had been noticed. She was accompanied by Malema, suspended ANCYL spokesperson Floyd … read more »
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South Africa’s Nelson Mandela turns 94 on Wednesday, but he is unlikely to attend a host of celebrations as the frail anti-apartheid icon has increasingly vanished from the public eye. He once partied lavishly with the likes of American talk-show … read more »
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A new wave of tribalism is threatening to unravel South Africa’s infant democracy, destroy economic development and unleash devastating ethnic violence if not stopped decisively. This apparent new upsurge in tribalism in South Africa appears to be driven by a … read more »
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The Kariega Game Reserve boasts 9000 ha of land by the ocean and is home to many creatures. Picture: Sam Vincent National Features A young elephant charges the safari car. Picture: Sam Vincent National Features Yet it’s none of these … read more »
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East London – A man has been described as “the most stupid, dumbest criminal” in East London after he returned to a house he had robbed dressed in clothes stolen from the premises. The man apparently returned to ask for … read more »
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Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma put the economy at the centre of his State of the Nation address on Thursday, and pledged to extend government’s infrastructure drive to stimulate growth and create jobs. Zuma claimed modest success midway through … read more »
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By Veli Mbele In just under two decades of liberation, South Africa is now gripped by the deadly politics of character assassination, rapacious self-enrichment and factionalism. The ideals of the anti-apartheid struggle have been lost in public life. Reflecting on … read more »
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Johannesburg – The ANC in the Eastern Cape has called for an urgent meeting with the Mandela family to discuss Mandla Mandela’s personal life, a newspaper reported on Thursday. The high profile delegation, which will be led by ANC secretary … read more »
East London – Guests began arriving on Saturday afternoon to the Eastern Cape venue where former president Nelson Mandela‘s grandson, Mandla – despite a court interdict – is set to wed for the third time. Curious onlookers from the village … read more »
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East London – ANC president Jacob Zuma warned party members in the Eastern Cape not to let themselves be influenced by money and other members, to rise against leadership or risk the wrath of the ancestors. Zuma addressed delegates at … read more »
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Cape Town – News agencies have been using CCTV cameras to spy on former president Nelson Mandela’s home in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape, Timeslive reported on Thursday. Chieftainess Nokwanele Balizulu, who lives opposite Mandela’s house, confirmed to The Times … read more »
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23-year-old Nolubabalo “Babsi” Nobanda, from Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, was caught by Thai authorities for trying to smuggle 1,5 kg of cocaine matted in her dreadlocked hair.
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Tagged Eastern Cape, Grahamstown, Illegal drug trade, IndepthAfrica, South Africa, Thai, Thai language, United States, Venezuela
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Johannesburg – An East London man was sentenced by the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape to 46 years in jail for the murder of his two wives, it was reported on Tuesday. Fifty-six-year-old Sipho Phobana was convicted on … read more »
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October 11, 2011 by benim
Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale has appealed for mercy for ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema, according to a report on Tuesday. “When you are young you go wrong – we fix you and you go wrong again … read more »
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September 14, 2011 by benim
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is alive and well despite rumours on social media sites on Tuesday that he has died, state-owned broadcaster SABC reported. SABC cited the Nelson Mandela Foundation as denying the rumours on micro-blogging site Twitter. … read more »
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The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect South African markets on Monday. DIARY For South Africa corporate diary, click on For southern and South Africa diary, click on COMPANIES – … read more »
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Paramedics reported that at least 19 people died on South Africa’s roads since the start of the Easter holidays on Friday. In an accident on the N4 near Ngodwana in Mpumalanga 11 people died when two minibus taxis collided head-on … read more »
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Just before the British royals have their wedding, South Africa’s first family is preparing for the “mother of all parties” when President Jacob Zuma’s daughter ties the knot over the weekend. Security has been beefed up across the Eastern Cape, … read more »
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A former professional rugby player has appeared in court in South Africa over the murders of three men in a random axe attack. Joseph Ntshongwana, 33, who played for the Blue Bulls Super 15 side, is accused of a rampage … read more »
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Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, African tribes, Blue Bulls, breaking news, Durban, Eastern Cape, Embassies and Consulates, HIV, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthNigeria, KFC, Murder, South Africa, Umlazi, World news
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Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Mthatha on Thursday to protest against “organisational processes” in the ANC, said the ANC Youth League’s Eastern Cape spokesperson Nkosinathi Nomatiti. “The people are marching against the ANC in OR Tambo,” Nomatiti said. “It is … read more »
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February 8, 2011 by benim
Johannesburg – Rhema Bible Church pastor Ray McCauley wants to meet with President Jacob Zuma to seek clarity on his heaven comments, a church spokesperson said. McCauley was not willing to comment on Zuma’s remarks, Giet Khosa said in a … read more »
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February 8, 2011 by benim
South African President Jacob Zuma will on Thursday address the nation after asking for input from users of Twitter and Facebook who told him they want jobs, and end to corruption and access to basic services. Zuma’s speech comes after … read more »
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February 7, 2011 by benim
The DA has demanded an apology from President Jacob Zuma after he again employed “religious threats for political ends”. But an unrepentant Zuma on Sunday, through his spokesman, Zizi Kodwa, said he had been quoted out of context. “The statement … read more »
February 6, 2011 by benim
President Jacob Zuma should apologise to South Africans for using religion in an attempt to score political points, the Democratic Alliance said on Sunday. The DA was commenting on remarks by Zuma at Mthatha in the Eastern Cape on Saturday. … read more »
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January 20, 2011 by benim
Five women charged with fraud appeared before the Butterworth Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, Eastern Cape police said. Captain Jackson Manatha said one woman was granted R1000 bail, and the other four were released on warning. The case was postponed to … read more »
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Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, Bail, breaking news, Eastern Cape, Elena Kagan, Embassies and Consulates, Fraud, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mthatha, News local news, newspapers, Patricia Millett, Secret trilogy, South Africa, World news
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January 20, 2011 by benim
A 51-year-old man who allegedly stole two uncut diamonds worth R12-million has been arrested at his home in Port Elizabeth and the stones recovered, Eastern Cape police said on Thursday. Police had been investigating the theft of the diamonds, which … read more »
Posted in South Africa, Southern Africa
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Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, breaking news, Eastern Cape, Embassies and Consulates, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, King Edward Hotel, money laundering, News local news, newspapers, Port Elizabeth, Provinces, South Africa, Theft, World news
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