South Africa: New Lease On Life for Cape Town’s Apartheid-Style …
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He says it will give the “old lady” of Cape Town, built in 1960, a new lease of life, and fits into the overall planning for the station precinct to make it …
City’s rail could go underground Independent Online
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He says it will give the “old lady” of Cape Town, built in 1960, a new lease of life, and fits into the overall planning for the station precinct to make it …
City’s rail could go underground Independent Online
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Underdog tag’ helping FC Cape Town
Kickoff, South Africa - 22 hours ago Johnny Ferreira, coach of First Division FC Cape Town, believes their underdog tag in the Nedbank Cup will work in their favour as they march quietly on … |
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Cape Town taxi rank re-opens
SABC News, South Africa - 23 hours ago The Mitchell’s Plain taxi rank at the Mitchell’s Plain Town Centre has been re-opened to commuters this morning. The rank was closed yesterday after … Cape Flats taxi ranks reopens News24 Police monitor Promenade taxi rank after attacks SABC News |
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Gig Of The Week in Cape Town - April 4, 2008
Tonight, South Africa - 21 hours ago Jozi reggae heavyweights Tidal Waves hit town this week. I first saw these guys at Oppikoppi a few years back and they won my heart, body and soul with … |
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It’s the “Great Escape to the Cape!”
Business Wire (press release), CA - 13 hours ago The Great Escape to the Cape fares are only valid from New York’s JFK airport to Cape Town, South Africa. South African Airways features the only nonstop … |
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New ICC chief highlights aim to restore image of cricket
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - 15 hours ago CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Haroon Lorgat, the next chief executive of the International Cricket Council, said Friday the image of cricket was one of the … Lorgat capable of ICC juggling act CricInfo.com Cricket-New ICC chief Lorgat seeks more test-playing nations Reuters UK Lorgat cleared for ICC top job Independent Online CricInfo.com - SFCPressPoint (press release) |
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Comebacks and predictions
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 19 hours ago Ikeys (University of Cape Town for any new readers of this column/website) came back twice - going behind 0-17 and then 10-31 - before winning their Varsity … ‘Saru needs to make that decision’ Independent Online |
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New system to ease congestion
Independent Online, South Africa - 12 hours ago Cape Town will soon get its much anticipated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which could see bus stops in the middle of roads. The City of Cape Town says it … |
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Angry Delft residents refuse to relocate
SABC News, South Africa - 20 hours ago Meanwhile, the disciplinary hearing against a Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor in the City of Cape Town, Frank Martin, has been postponed to a date yet … |
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Man fined R2 000 for food fight
Independent Online, South Africa - 12 hours ago A 48-year-old man was sentenced by the Cape Town magistrate’s court on Thursday to four months in prison or a R2 000 fine for common assault of his wife. … |
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Please be patient, asks city
Independent Online, South Africa - 21 hours ago By Anel Powell The City of Cape Town has called for patience during the first week of load-shedding, promising that by next week residents will be able to … |
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First stage win for Dynamix
News24.com, South Africa - 13 hours ago Cape Town - In a surprise stage finish for the penultimate challenge in this year’s Cape Epic, the Full-Dynamix Rsm team, Fredrik Kessiakoff (SWE) and … |
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Testing stations fully booked
Independent Online, South Africa - 12 hours ago … at city testing stations have all been filled, and licence seekers will have to wait at least seven months for a slot, Cape Town traffic has announced. … |
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South Africa: SA to Get Media Coverage in India
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 19 hours ago The Indian journalists, who arrived in South Africa on Monday, will tour Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. On Tuesday the journalists met with the … South Africa: IMC Hosts Indian Media AllAfrica.com |
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Saturday, April 05, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 17 minutes ago By Ilhaam Hoosain Now open for the public is the City of Cape Town’s draft budget of R19.8 billion for 2008/9 and its Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for … |
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Zimbabwe Economy May See Recovery in 3 Years, Ex-Minister Says
Bloomberg - 13 hours ago “If you look at mining, at tourism, those are two sectors that can recover within 18 to 24 months,” Nkosana Moyo said in an interview in Cape Town today. … |
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Come 2012 Emirates will be on top
Emirates Business 24/7, United Arab Emirates - 56 minutes ago And the airline achieved a new high last week when it flew to its 100th destination, touching down in Cape Town , South Africa . Launched as a small carrier … |
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Friday, April 04, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 19 hours ago By Ilhaam Hoosain The City of Cape Town’s 24 hour Electricity Call Centre 0800 220 440 was experiencing technical problems and was not operating since … |
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Departments spend R4m to fund other posts
Independent Online, South Africa - 12 hours ago By Anel Powell More than 110 vacancies in the City of Cape Town’s traffic, law enforcement and Metro Police departments can’t be filled because about … Friday, April 04, 2008 Bush Radio Newsroom |
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Faith works in mysterious ways
Walton Tribune, GA - 19 hours ago Two men whom I didn’t know had gone missing while sailing from Durban to Cape Town on the South Africa coast. The Coast Guard had spent a week searching for … |
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Town Objects To Cape Wind
Martha’s Vineyard Gazette, MA - 21 hours ago By MIKE SECCOMBE The town of Edgartown moved this week to formally join the fight against Cape Wind, both out of specific concern about the impact of the … |
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Ajax want to sign Tony
The Swazi Observer, Swaziland - 19 hours ago SOCCER – SWAZI international winger Tony ‘TT’ Tsabedze is reported to be on the wanted list of South Africa’s top Premiership outfit Ajax Cape Town. … |
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Job reservation and egg on my blackface
Thought Leader, South Africa - 17 hours ago … or PC adspeak to that effect — and there, in the classified columns of a Cape Town daily this week, was an advertisement that had me incensed. … |
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Drifting, for now at least
GulfNews, United Arab Emirates - 9 hours ago As for the site’s promise to tell us the best places to stay in Cape Town, South Africa, forget it. Other than an occasional link back to the hotel’s … |
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Fine food festival has fabulous fare
Tonight, South Africa - 23 hours ago The Taste Of Cape Town festival will see chefs preparing signature dishes, or dishes created specially for the festival. The tough task of selecting the … |
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Mozambique: Wheelchairs to Be Produced in Country
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 16 hours ago A South African religious organization, based in Cape Town, is preparing to set up a workshop in Mozambique to produce wheelchairs for disabled people. … |
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New appointments at Media Nova
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 22 hours ago Van Rooyen is heading Johannesburg sales for Sandton, joining Samantha Peel who looks after Cape Town clients. With B-Comm degrees in marketing and … |
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South Africa: Cape Metro Police Watchdog to Intensify Duties
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 21 hours ago The City of Cape Town’s Metropolitan Police Civilian Oversight Committee (CIVOC) is to intensify its oversight duties of the Metro Police’s services. … Ebrahim to clamp down on Metro cops Independent Online |
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IT partnership saves Woolworths millions
ITWeb, South Africa - 21 hours ago Woolworths appointed Reagola to provide IT support to its stores in the Western Cape, as well as desktop support at its head office in Cape Town. … |
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Rugby-De Villiers to control Springboks selection
Reuters.uk, UK - 16 hours ago … was named as Jake White’s successor in January, but a statement released by SA Rugby said he had only signed his contract on Friday in Cape Town. … De Villiers finally signs as new Springbok coach AFP De Villiers ticks Boks over team selection issue Independent |
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Disney to film ‘The Proposal’ on Cape Ann
Wicked Local Upton, MA - 14 hours ago Peter Webber, manager of the Rockport Chamber of Commerce, said most businesses are pleased to have the filming in town. “My sense is that this crew is … |
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Killer’s methods revealed
The Southern, IL - 2 hours ago Afterward, Krajcir drove Cole toward Cape Girardeau. She told him she lived with two roommates and was a college student. Just before he got to town, … Life Sentences Given in 5 Mo. Deaths The Associated Press Man confesses to killing five women decades ago in Mo. Kentucky.com |
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ShowBuzz by Christina Kennedy
ArtslinkNews, South Africa - 37 minutes ago Over the past seven years, Ashraf Johaardien’s play has been the toast of Cape Town , and has been hailed as far afield as New York and London . … |
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Yarmouth selectmen willing to give CCC another chance
Yarmouth Register, MA - 9 hours ago Yarmouth selectmen will tell voters next week at the April 8 Town Meeting the Cape Cod Commission deserves more time to implement changes. … |
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Princess Cruises Builds on Tradition of Worldwide Itineraries …
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - 18 hours ago The ship will end the season with an Africa, India and Southeast Asia voyage from Singapore to Cape Town and a West Africa Adventure from Cape Town to … |
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Bumper race program for Killarney
Wheels24.co.za, South Africa - 15 hours ago This weekend should see plenty of high-revving action at the Killarney race track outside Cape Town. The battle lines have been drawn and round two of the … |
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Hub cruise line to start Gloucester-P’town round trip
Cape Cod Times, MA - 1 hour ago “We feel that a lot of people who may enjoy visiting the Cape may not, because of the traffic,” Nolan said yesterday. The driving distance between … |
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Mahlangu secures pre-deal with Wits
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 21 hours ago One man on his way out of The Students’ camp is goalkeeper Sean Roberts, who has decided to join Ajax Cape Town from next season. |
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Taking teaching on the road; Student teachers travelling to South …
St. Catharines Standard, Canada - 21 hours ago Neither Abbey nor her 11 students know what to expect when they depart April 15 for Cape Town, South Africa to be teachers in a suburban area of the city. … |
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S.Africa’s Manuel says inflation target gauge appropriate
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 16 hours ago CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa’s finance minister on Friday defended the country’s main inflation gauge, which has been criticised by labour groups who … |
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Pondoland chosen for filming the life of Albert Schweitzer
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago Cape Town’s Two Oceans Productions is expected to start shooting the film by the end of July. It will be titled Albert Schweitzer. … |
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Cape Mailbag: Utilities panel good idea
The News-Press, FL - 2 hours ago If not stopped, our city will, in time, resemble a ghost town. The wealthy will leave too because service personnel will no longer live here to accommodate … |
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“Bomb It” dives into the world of graffiti
Seattle Times, United States - 23 hours ago Much of it looks remarkably the same, whether in New York, Paris, Barcelona, São Paulo, Berlin, Cape Town or Tokyo. But take a closer look, … |
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Monday’s Town Meeting could go to the dogs
Wicked Local Manchester, MA - 10 hours ago For the Hornets, a perennial Cape Ann League tennis juggernaut, it means they cannot host state tournament matches and are forced to travel elsewhere for … |
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SA urged to ratify torture treaty
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 16 hours ago He was speaking at a briefing held to communicate the outcomes of a Cape Town conference on torture and ill-treatment in places of detention. … |
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Electricity call centre on the blink
Independent Online, South Africa - 22 hours ago By Henri du Plessis Cape Town’s electricity call centre is experiencing technical problems, and anyone who needs information about their electricity supply … |
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Wet and wild in Zambia
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 23 hours ago Cape Town 5star Fly Drive from R1980 | Includes return flights, 2 nights accommodation at the 5star The St James Hotel or 5star The Bishops Court Hotel, … |
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Plenty of history in this clash
ChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - 4 hours ago … and also between the fans: •Wanting out of town: In 1999, Robbie Sutherland forced a trade from Cape Breton to get back to his native Halifax. … |
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Baja Sur’s colorful sights
Chicago Tribune, United States - 14 hours ago Fitting, then, that our day trip to Cabo Pulmo, a tiny fishing village on the Eastern Cape, took about 2 1/2 hours longer than expected. … |
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COMMENTARY: THE WEEKEND INTERVIEW
Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago His hotel suite here in Cape Town looks out on the island, now a museum. “I know it well,” he jokes. He chooses his words cautiously. … ANC Shutting down space for debate: Zille Citizen |
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Worst of Credit Crisis Over? Watch the Stock/ Bond Ratio
The Market Oracle, UK - 16 hours ago Prieur is 53 years old and live with his wife, television producer and presenter Isabel Verwey, and two children in Cape Town , South Africa . … |
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THE JUST COMPLETED 2008 SUB CITY TAKE ACTION! TOUR - PRESENTED BY …
Punk.bz - 16 hours ago Naima Green, 21 of Stanford, CA for her project The eXchange (Cape Town-East Palo Alto Music Program). The eXchange project aims to connect two groups of … |
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New Managing Director for Century Casinos Africa
BourSonews, France - 17 hours ago Through its subsidiary Century Casinos Africa (Pty) Limited, it owns and operates The Caledon Hotel, Spa etamp ; Casino near Cape Town, South Africa, … |
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The Bookstore Finally Gets The Message
Cape Cod Today, MA - 5 hours ago East Cape Engineering, the same people that designed the “Pearl” proposal not only did their homework, but prepared and proposed several type of systems to … |
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Horse farm owners cited for violations
Cape Codder, MA - 13 hours ago The Cape Cod Commission accepted a discretionary referral from the town of Orleans for regulatory review of the Nickerson horse farm based on concerns of … |
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ICD presence at anti-torture conference applauded
SABC News, South Africa - 18 hours ago … and the Judicial Inspectorate of Prisons in South Africa for participating in the International Conference on the Prevention of Torture in Cape Town. … |
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2 tried to ferry ‘loot’ on bus
News24, South Africa - 22 hours ago “The consignment was destined for Cape Town and consisted of plasma TVs, laptops, home-theatre systems and playstations. “These goods were bought on a … |
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Coaches face tough chase for points
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 hours ago For SuperSport, the obvious incentive on Sunday will be to move four points clear at the summit of the standings as their major rivals Ajax Cape Town are … |
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New Managing Director for Century Casinos Africa
Earthtimes, UK - 21 hours ago Through its subsidiary Century Casinos Africa (Pty) Limited, it owns and operates The Caledon Hotel, Spa & Casino near Cape Town, South Africa, … |
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Ajax CT v Anse Reunion
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 16 hours ago Ajax Cape Town take a single-goal lead into the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second round tie with Anse Reunion at Stade Linit on Saturday … |
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Santos wary of Leopards threat
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 19 hours ago The Capetonians will move within three points of league leaders Ajax Cape Town with a victory over Lidoda Duvha and this is where all the focus lies for … |
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Najwa agrees to move to Pollsmoor
Cape Argus (subscription), South Africa - 21 hours ago She asked Judge Desai to order Petersen’s relocation to a facility closer to Cape Town, but Petersen’s counsel at the time asked that she not be moved to … |
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Says description used of McCowen not bias
Boston Globe, United States - 20 minutes ago A trash collector convicted of a notorious Cape Cod slaying does not deserve a new trial, even though a white juror referred to the defendant as a “big … |
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Thanda’s move to Hammarsdale approved
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 22 hours ago The club has had a number of name changes and relocations in the past few years, going form Hellenic in Cape Town to a move north, where they were known as … |
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South Africa: EC Rail Conference to Improve Public Transport
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 19 hours ago “We will further commence a passenger service between East London, King Williams Town and Alice with a particular focus on Bhisho and King Williams … |
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Zinaid Meeran meets writer turned actress Rayda Jacobs whose novel …
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago Confessions of a Gambler sweeps these clichés aside, showing the reality of what it is to be a Muslim woman in Cape Town. Jacobs is adamant that Islam … Raw authenticity iAfrica.com |
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Neotel rolls out fibre optics to boost business network’s efficiency
Creamer Media’s Engineering News, South Africa - 22 hours ago Neotel was rolling-out fibre cabling across Sandton, Rosebank, Randburg, Pretoria central, Johannesburg central, Cape Town central, Durban central and … |
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Ave Maria drawing flocks of tourists
Bonitanews (subscription), FL - 7 hours ago “It’s like a little Italy,” said Maggie DeLellis, 71, visiting with her husband from Cape Coral and sister from Hungary. They’re drawn by proximity to other … |
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Councillors As Community Leaders
Glace Bay Gleaner, Canada - 9 hours ago Cape Breton University Professor Tom Urbaniak is proving himself to be quite the municipal crusader. He’s been showing up everywhere from the Utilty and … |
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Horseshoe crab population under pressure
Wicked Local Chatham, MA - 20 hours ago “Horseshoe crabs need to be treated like quahogs, clams or any other shellfish landed in town.” The statewide harvest has always been considerably under the … |
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Laws alone can’t prevent rape in prisons
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago Discussions on torture continued on Thursday at a conference held at the Cape Town Lodge. Organised by the University of Bristol’s law school, … |
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Mugabe Faces an Uphill Battle in Zimbabwe’s Presidential Runoff
Bloomberg - 6 hours ago Makoni will endorse Tsvangirai in a runoff, said Nkosana Moyo, his campaign manager, in an interview in Cape Town. A Zimbabwe court will hold a hearing … Zimbabweans will risk their lives for change, says church official Catholic News Service Mugabe Considers Presidential Runoff Delay, MDC Talks (Update1) Bloomberg |
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Goodman to play DI hoops
Southeast Missourian, MO - 4 minutes ago “I went up there and visited and I liked all the players and it was a really nice town. The town is like Cape and Jackson put together. It’s not very big. … |
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‘Bypass long overdue, but let fuel levy pay for it’
Helderberg.com, South Africa - 49 minutes ago “The Regional Chamber of Commerce, HRAA and the City of Cape Town have opposed the toll road proposal within the Metropolitan area and I’m convinced the … |
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Millennium Centre set to be top venue
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago … “Also close to my heart is a visit by the Rainbow Choir from the Gugulethu township outside Cape Town which is taking part in the Salisbury Festival. … |
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Real uranium price should be $120/lb, Wits prof tells conference
Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly, South Africa - 18 hours ago She added that investment in mining in South Africa had not come out well at neither the Mining Indaba in Cape Town nor the mining conference in Toronto, … |
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South Africantownship residents protest housing crisis
Green Left Weekly, Australia - 2 hours ago With thousands of residents of the 20000-strong Joe Slovo informal settlement in Cape Town vowing last month to resist a High Court-ordered mass eviction … |
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Experts warn that the Eskom case could be repeated in the water sector
Financial Mail (subscription), South Africa - 20 hours ago They include the Berg River Dam that will serve Cape Town and the De Hoop Dam in Limpopo. Projects at an estimated cost of R12bn are being finalised for the … |
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HONG KONG: Novel To Cease Garment Production In Cape Town
BharatTextile.com (subscription), India - 17 hours ago (Did you know that the most recent figures show that New Zealand’s imports totaled $14.3 billion?) (In recent years, Turkey’s share of global cotton … |
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Impounded cruise ship UK bound
The Press Association - 9 hours ago It took in the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Caribbean, Ecuador, Tahiti, New Zealand, Sydney, Mauritius and Cape Town. Passengers were due to arrive in Falmouth … Couple caught up in stranded cruise chaos Shields Gazette Cruise ship allowed back to UK after debt agreement Huddersfield Examiner |
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Thought Leader wins blog of the year
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 17 hours ago At an awards ceremony held in Cape Town, Thought Leader also scooped the prize for best political blog. Also, Amatomu, the South African blog aggregator … |
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Kenya: Clerk to the National Assembly Ndindiri Dies
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 9 hours ago He was to hand over the post next week during the 118th IPU Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Ndindiri was the first Secretary of the Parliamentary … Death breaks off Ndindiri’s 34-year career Daily Nation |
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SPICE GIRLS - SPICE GIRLS DENY CONCERT DVD RELEASE
Contactmusic.com, UK - 12 hours ago The Wannabe stars were due to play concerts in Cape Town, South Africa; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Beijing, China; and Sydney, Australia in February (08), … |
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Real tears flow on Isidingo
News24.com, South Africa - 14 hours ago Cape Town - Real tears flowed on Isidingo and in thousands of households across South Africa on Thursday night when the death of late actress, … |
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Cowgirl tennis team hosts pair of Big 12 matches this weekend
Daily O’Collegian, OK - 14 hours ago “It’s going to be tough,” said Collins, a native of Cape Town, South Africa. “I haven’t played in about a year, so I do have to concentrate a lot harder. … |
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AngloGold Raises 1st-Quarter Output Forecast on Power (Update2)
Bloomberg - 15 hours ago “It is very positive,” said Andrew Joannou, who helps manage the equivalent of $390 million at Renaissance Specialist Fund Managers in Cape Town, … |
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Foreclosure crisis reaches into rural communities, too
USA Today - 13 minutes ago San Joaquin County, which includes the town of Stockton, was No. 2, and Stanislaus County, which includes Modesto, was No. 3. (No. 1 was Cape Coral-Fort … |
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Sundowns fly without injured stars
Independent Online, South Africa - 15 hours ago … for the Indian Ocean Islands for Caf competition games over the week-end with goal-advantages from the first-leg are Platinum Stars and Ajax Cape Town, … |
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Goeie more!
Manila Times, Philippines - 16 hours ago … dined in a steak house at Menlyn Mall and a friend from Cape Town was surprised to know that there were about 10 restaurants all in a row in one place. … |
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Puppetry for adults
Courier Mail, Australia - 17 hours ago In 1981, he founded Handspring in Cape Town and for the first five years toured children’s plays in South Africa. In 1985, he put on the company’s first … |
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Surveyors’ township challenge
This Is Hertfordshire, UK - 17 hours ago Roger Chisnall, employed at estate agent Aitchison Rafferty’s head office in Holywell Hill, St Albans, will lead the group who will travel to Cape Town in … |
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Friday, April 04, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 21 hours ago Any healthy person, especially those belonging to the O blood group, who would like to donate can go to the WPBTS Donor Centre at 22 Long Street, Cape Town … |
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Floyd Golf Classic has raised $1 million Bill Kirby
FayObserver.com, NC - 3 hours ago Just like Tom Costello, a man in this town I deeply respect and a tournament chairman who will tell you that next week’s events would not be possible … |
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Zimbabwe Q&A
News24.com, South Africa - 18 hours ago Cape Town - The situation in Zimbabwe is tense as election results trickle out of the ZEC at a frustrating rate. The MDC has claimed victory in the … |
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Bucs, Cosmos in family affair
News24.com, South Africa - 18 hours ago In the Confederation Cup, Ajax Cape Town will visit Anse Rense on Reunion. All the three SA teams lead from first leg fixtures two weeks ago, … |
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Santos looking to remain unbeaten
Kickoff, South Africa - 18 hours ago A win will lift David Bright’s men to within a point of second-placed Ajax Cape Town, who are not in league action this weekend. The fact that the People’s … |
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Buccaneers refuse to give up title
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 19 hours ago Ajax Cape Town remain one point behind SuperSport with Santos a further five points off the pace, but The Buccaneers believe they can still overtake them … |
Recycling presents meaningful contribution by property sector
eProp.co.za, South Africa - 19 hours ago
In Cape Town, Amdec’s portfolio includes Westlake Lifestyle Centre, Steenberg Office Park and its own head quarters, Amdec House. …
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In Cape Town, Amdec’s portfolio includes Westlake Lifestyle Centre, Steenberg Office Park and its own head quarters, Amdec House. …
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