Tag Archives: Northern Cape

South Africa Cultures Influenced Each Other During Racial Domination

September 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Nthambeleni Gabara South African cultures have influenced each other even at a time when racial domination was scarring the country’s landscape, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. Addressing hundreds of South Africans gathered at the main national Heritage Day celebrations … read more »

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South Africa: Don’t hijack labour disputes – Zuma

September 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

President Jacob Zuma has called on “politicians” to resist the temptation to “hijack” labour disputes for their own purposes. In a lecture delivered in Kimberley in the Northern Cape at the weekend, Zuma spoke about attempts to restore peace at … read more »

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Bodies of 10 illegal diamond miners found in S.Africa

May 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The bodies of 10 illegal diamond miners were pulled from a disused mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, diamond giant De Beers said late on Saturday. De Beers officials have been at the site since Tuesday after a tunnel … read more »

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Zuma displayed ‘smart power’ – WikiLeaks

August 26, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma’s “smart power” and ousted president Thabo Mbeki’s “hypersensitivity” were described in US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks this week, according to reports on Friday. Zuma, who became president in 2009, was described as a cunning … read more »

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S. Africa: Don’t complain if in RDP house – Malema

May 7, 2011 by benim

Kimberley – Citizens cannot complain about the lack of service delivery while watering the lawn in front of an RDP house, ANC Youth League President Julius Malema said on Saturday. “When protesting they burn tyres on a tar road but … read more »

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