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ANC: Africa's economic independence is still an ideal

ANC: Africa's economic independence is still an ideal

Africa | Sapa
In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal.
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'I don't do this job to win trophies,' says Kirsten ahead of  tour

'I don't do this job to win trophies,' says Kirsten ahead of tour

Sport | Jenny Bernstein
Gary Kirsten says there is no easy recipe for success in the ICC Champions Trophy, ahead of his swansong tour as Proteas head coach.
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Zuma and the 'very very important' to get new airplanes

Zuma and the 'very very important' to get new airplanes

National | Sapa
The defence force is looking to buy new presidential jets and planes as soon as possible, the Saturday Star has reported.
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Maoists kill Congress leader in central India

Maoists kill Congress leader in central India

World | AFP
Maoist rebels have killed a local Congress leader and kidnapped at least four others after ambushing their convoy in central India, say police.
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Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

Africa | Jenny Vaughan
African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa's problems set aside for a day to mark progress.
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Woolwich killing: Police arrest friend of suspect after TV interview

Woolwich killing: Police arrest friend of suspect after TV interview

World | Sylvia Hui
Counterterrorism police have questioned Abu Nusaybah, a friend of one of two suspects in the killing of a British soldier, after a BBC interview.
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Sudan suspends two newspapers as it clamps down on the media

Sudan suspends two newspapers as it clamps down on the media

Africa | Reuters
Sudan's security services have suspended the country's two biggest newspapers to punish them for reporting on army operations, say editors.
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Numsa challenges City Power tender process

Numsa challenges City Power tender process

Energy | Sapa
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is taking Johannesburg City Power to court over an R800-million tender, it has been reported.
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Afghan forces lauded for keeping 'casualties to a minimum'

Afghan forces lauded for keeping 'casualties to a minimum'

World | AFP
The Afghan government has praised its security forces for beating back a Taliban assault on central Kabul that left seven dead.
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And now Africa rises, to unite in prosperity

And now Africa rises, to unite in prosperity

Africa | Phillip De Wet
Kwame Nkrumah envisioned an Africa united by necessity and if anything can get the continent's nations to work together, it's the prospect of wealth.
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IMF's Lagarde avoids charges in French payout scandal

IMF's Lagarde avoids charges in French payout scandal

Economy | Sapa-AFP
IMF chief Christine Lagarde has avoided immediate charges but was named 'assisted witness' in a case about a state payout to a disgraced tycoon.
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The beginning of the decade of the ANC cadre

The beginning of the decade of the ANC cadre

National | Sapa
The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, says ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe.
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Pimples: Snoop vs Guptas – the high and mighty

Snoop Lion has never been a threat to national security, but he does have a close bond with the police – just like the Guptas.
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