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3 hrs ago | Iol.co.za

Gordhan scorches 'gloomy' SA press

South Africa's financial press came under attack yesterday by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, who criticised the print media in particular for sending a pessimistic message to the world.

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Wed Jun 19, 2013

Iol.co.za

Newspaper retracts Docrat al-Qaeda story

The Daily Maverick has retracted a report that implicated two South Africans in alleged Al-Qaeda related activities, due to "inaccuracies".

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Related Topix: World News, South Africa, Africa, Terrorism, Journalism, Prison,

Iol.co.za

Joburg tops, but only for business

The third annual Mastercard global city destination index gives the rather surprising information that Johannesburg is the most popular destination in Africa.

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Related Topix: Travel, South Africa Travel, World News, South Africa, Africa Travel, Johannesburg, South Africa Travel, Africa, Nigeria Travel, Nigeria Travel, Africa, South Africa Travel, Africa, Mali Travel, Mali Travel

Voice of America

Paris Exhibit Captures Mandela's Journey

But a new exhibition in Paris takes a step back - looking at Mandela's evolution from political prisoner to one of the world's most beloved and respected politicians.

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Related Topix: Mandela, Drama Movies, World News, South Africa, Africa, Prison,

KTVN Reno

5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office

Alpha Natural Resources is unveiling a $23 million training complex for coal miners that combines the world's best technology in a single West Virginia complex - and may save lives.

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Iol.co.za

Family at Mandela's hospital

Former president Nelson Mandela's family arrived at the Pretoria hospital where the elderly statesman was spending a 12th day on Wednesday.

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Iol.co.za

A musical to rock status quo?

It's not every day that a new musical seems to pop up out of nowhere. That's probably also why we regard them with scepticism rather than embracing them in celebratory mode.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

Iol.co.za

Hundreds march for school norms

Hundreds of Equal Education members marched to Parliament on Monday, demanding that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga immediately publish minimum norms and standards for schools.

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Jaunted

Road Tripping South Africa via the Garden Route: Out from Plettenberg Bay

If you're going to road trip in South Africa, let it be on the Garden Route . This popular stretch of road connects Heidelberg and Storms River Village along the N2, traversing mountain passes interspersed with views out to the Indian Ocean.

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WCAV

80 People from 38 Countries to Become Citizens at Monticello on July 4

This July 4th, 80 people from 38 countries will become US citizens at Monticello's 51st annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony.

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News24

Gauteng cop found with hands, feet bound

We don't want to kick you out of SA because this is your home too. But we want your co-operation in helping to address the issues of the past, says Esethu Hasane .

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GPB.org

3-D Printer Brings Dexterity To Children With No Fingers

One version of the Robohand includes 3-D printed parts assembled with metal hardware.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

Iol.co.za

Graca Machel moved by messages of love

In tweets, songs, telephone calls, cards and more, messages of love have come from across South Africa and the world for 94-year-old Nelson Mandela, giving the family comfort and hope as he remains in hospital in serious condition with a lung infection, his wife Graca Machel said on Monday.

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Anarkismo Newswire

Remembering and Learning from the Past: The 1976 Uprising and the African Working Class

This year [2006] marks the 30th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising in South Africa, which marked the start of the fall of apartheid, and inspired activists worldwide.

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Canada.com

Shebeens' remain a refuge for poverty-stricken South Africans

The power had been out for three days so there was no music and most of the apple cider and beer was warm, but the party was in full swing by early Saturday afternoon at Dodo's Tavern, an unlicensed shebeen that is the centre of community life in a wretchedly poor area of the biggest black township in South Africa.

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CBS News

Video: Mandela's ex-bodyguard critical of medical treatment

A former bodyguard of Nelson Mandela's is criticizing the medical treatment of the former president.

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GhanaSoccerNet.com

Ghana First Choice Keeper Fatau Dauda To Undergo Pirates Medicals On Tuesday

Ghana first choice goalkeeper Fatau Dauda would undergo medicals with South African Premier Soccer League side Orlando Pirates on Tuesday to complete his switch, Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm.

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WLNE-TV Providence

Mandela's wife thanks world for 'love, generosity'

America's newest Miss USA is leaving a white collar job behind for a world of glamour in her new role - and she can't wait.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

New Vision

South Africa police fire rubber bullets at striking miners

SOUTH African police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades in clashes with Anglo American Platinum miners, as a deadline passed for 12,000 sacked workers to reclaim their jobs.

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Canada.com

Nelson Mandela is genuinely revered by most South Africans, but there ...

Worshippers pray in the Regina Mundi church in Soweto township on the outskirt of Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday June 16, 2013.

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