Cape Town News Links of 12 June 2008
Refugees occupy Cape Town’s Civic Centre
Sunday Independent, South Africa - 4 hours ago
Scores of displaced xenophobia refugees and supporters on Thursday morning occupied the main concourse of Cape Town’s civic centre to demand better …
Cape refugees stage sit-in at Civic Centre SABC News
Sunday Independent, South Africa - 4 hours ago
Scores of displaced xenophobia refugees and supporters on Thursday morning occupied the main concourse of Cape Town’s civic centre to demand better …
Cape refugees stage sit-in at Civic Centre SABC News
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Cape Town to fight court order to move displaced
The Associated Press - 10 Jun 2008 CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — City authorities vowed Tuesday to challenge a court order to move some 3500 immigrants living in a camp near a popular … Row erupts over refugee camp near Cape of Good Hope as authorities … International Herald Tribune Foreigners say they are dissapointed Independent Online Angry Somalis claim drownings News24 BBC News - AllAfrica.com |
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South Africa: Suicide Scam to Scare Authorities Into Action
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 9 Jun 2008 Foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence and sheltering in a temporary camp near Cape Town, South Africa, have threatened mass suicide to draw … |
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Cold and wet, winter comes to Cape Town
Independent Online, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 … has been placed on high alert after weather office predictions of intense cold and wet weather as yet another cold front makes its way toward Cape Town. … |
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Refugees ‘sleep in’ at Cape Town Civic Centre
Sowetan, South Africa - 36 minutes ago About 200 people, most of them xenophobia refugees, are occupying the concourse of the Cape Town civic centre. The refugees, who were at one stage sleeping … |
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Delft, Cape Town - Urgent Anti-Eviction Campaign Appeal
Anarkismo.net - 2 hours ago … private mercenary security forces and possibly the South African Army will move into Delft Symphony to evict over 2000 of Cape Town’s poorest families. … |
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Province backs down on Cape refugees
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 hours ago The Western Cape provincial government has backed down on its High Court bid to force the City of Cape Town to accommodate refugees at community halls. … ‘Refugee sites out of white areas’ Independent Online |
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Cape Town will fight ruling on refugees
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 The City of Cape Town on Tuesday said it will fight a high court order that it open up community halls to foreign nationals displaced by last month’s … |
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1,5kg tik bust in Cape Town
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 An alleged tik dealer was arrested at a Cape Town hotel on Monday with 1,5kg of methamphetamine in his possession, police said. … |
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S.Africa gives nuclear a nod to help power crisis
Reuters - 3 hours ago By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN, June 12 (Reuters) - South Africa’s cabinet has approved the country’s nuclear policy, enabling the controversial technology to … South Africa: Govt Declares Day of Healing to Honour Attack Victims AllAfrica.com No cut in fuel levies: GCIS Citizen |
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Which is your favourite city?
Independent Online, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 Either Cape Town or Johannesburg are expected to be new hosts for the A1 Grand Prix in South Africa, an A1 GP executive in South Africa said on Wednesday. … |
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Delta unveils New York to Cape Town route
Travel Wires, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 New York – The week before marked the launch of Delta Air Lines’ new flight from New York to Cape Town, the first direct flight on this route from the US. … |
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Cape Town taxi body office remains closed
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 The office of the Western Cape Taxi Council remain closed, more than a month after it was forced to shut by protesting members of two taxi rivals, … |
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Nigeria: Anambra, Cape Town Partner On Entrepreneurial Relations
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 9 Jun 2008 Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the Premier of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, Mr. Ebrahim Rosool, have entered into an agreement on strategic … Electricity of the future: no strings attached The Times Nigeria: Anambra, Cape Town for Economic Partnership AllAfrica.com |
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South Africa: No Quick-Fix Remedy for Informal Settlements
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 6 hours ago To chase Africans out of Cape Town’s informal settlements the previous government routinely bulldozed their homes, loaded them on to buses, and shipped them … |
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Powell considering civil claim
News24, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 Cape Town - Scorpions investigator Ivor Powell is considering a civil claim, in which he alleges a miscarriage of justice, following his arrest in January … Charges against Ivor Powell dropped The Times Charges dropped against Scorpion Pretoria News (subscription) Scorpions investigator freed, considers legal action Legalbrief (subscription) The Times |
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World Economic Forum on Africa kicks off in Cape Town
Xinhua, China - 4 Jun 2008 CAPE TOWN, June 4 (Xinhua) — The 18th World Economic Forum on Africa kicked off in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday under the theme of “Capitalizing on … World Economic Forum on Africa Opens Wednesday in Cape Town Voice of America Urban immigrants feel safe Independent Online US agency to offer $250 mln loans to SAfrica firms Reuters South Africa Xinhua - Independent Online |
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Cape Town gets ‘dry’ luxury hotel
Travel Wires, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 Cape Town – A new five-star hotel under construction in central Cape Town, the Coral International, is being targeted at Middle Eastern visitors, … |
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No method to this madness
Thought Leader, South Africa - 19 hours ago I thought there must be something substantive behind the city of Cape Town’s flexing its muscles to the court order by government’s provincial arm to … |
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South Africa: Cape Task Team to Intensify the Fight Against Drugs
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 11 Jun 2008 To intensify the fight against substance abuse the City of Cape Town has established an interdepartmental task team. This was announced during a meeting … |
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Fidentia boss’s lawyer withdraws
The Times, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown’s lawyer withdrew unexpectedly in the Cape Town Regional Court today, citing Brown’s lack of funds as the reason. … Brown to be detained in hospital section of prison SABC News Former Fidentia boss expected to apply for bail SABC News |
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How does SA’s garden grow? With lots of weeds
Business Report, South Africa - 10 hours ago Cape Town is the destination most tourists from overseas visit, even if they arrive via Johannesburg. So it’s a relief to learn from Cape Town Tourism that … |
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South Africa: UCT Admission Policy ‘Racist’
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 6 hours ago THE Freedom Front Plus (FF+) has accused the University of Cape Town (UCT) of racism because it requires different marks for admission from prospective … |
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Madimabe awaits move to Ajax
Kickoff, South Africa - 1 hour ago If negotiations underway between Ajax Cape Town and Free Stars Stars reach an agreement, Ea Lla Koto midfielder Matome Madimabe could find himself heading … |
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Account Moves: 12 June
Marketing Web, South Africa - 4 hours ago Virgin Mobile has secured the headline sponsorship of the Cape Town Fashion Week, which has been officially renamed “Virgin Mobile Cape Town Fashion Week” . … |
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‘Give us Bafana matches’
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 10 hours ago We have had games in Cape Town and Durban before. I think those people are saying that because the last few games have been in the Gauteng area,” said … Soccer’s Cup of Gold Athlone |
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US tenor woos Cape Town fans
The Times, South Africa - 1 Jun 2008 The celebrated star — in Cape Town to sing the title role in Jules Massenet’s opera, Werther, from next week — is also available to meet fans who would like … Now angry refugees turn on Xhosa reporters Independent Online Thousands seeking refuge near Cape of Good Hope The Associated Press They survived genocide; now this The Times The Times - The Times |
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Real Economy Report
Creamer Media’s Engineering News, South Africa - 4 hours ago Our top stories this week: the South African Rail Commuter Corporation plans a Gautrain-like passenger rail link for Cape Town, we speak to the Department … |
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China: China’s increasing presence in Portuguese-speaking Africa …
Macauhub, China - 5 hours ago Cape Town, South Africa, 12 June – China’s growing presence in Portuguese-speaking Africa will bring indirect benefits to Portugal, due to the increased … |
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South Africa: Assumani Bora - ‘These People Here Don’t Like …
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 6 Jun 2008 She was forced to abandon her home and business after the xenophobic violence that began in South Africa on 11 May spread to Cape Town. … Kerry McGrath: In South Africa, a sudden collision of hope and hate Minneapolis Star Tribune Reintegration the priority - government Independent Online S.Africa immigrant leaders warn of retaliation Reuters South Africa AFP - ArtslinkNews |
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Bonds in new range
The Times, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 “Bonds were holding their own but the rand’s move finally popped them into a new range,” said a Cape Town bond trader. “We expect bonds to trade weaker from … |
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Shelter focuses on reintegration
Cape Times (subscription), South Africa - 1 hour ago By Jean Yung Tokai’s Chrysalis Academy, an unofficial shelter for displaced foreigners in Cape Town, has implemented an “exit strategy” to repatriate and … |
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Cape Town: My kind of town
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 27 May 2008 Novelist John Fullerton loves Cape Town for its laid-back atmosphere, beautiful setting and rich mix of cultures. AP Because it’s beautiful, laid-back and … Africa: Cape Town Commemorates Africa Day AllAfrica.com Around 10000 flee homes in Cape Town Radio Netherlands Thousands march against South Africa violence Reuters The Press Association - New York Times |
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TOM WALSH Ford helps to untangle gridlocks
Detroit Free Press, United States - 7 hours ago Cape Town, South Africa, and the cities of Chennai and Bangalore in India are to be the first test sites for Ford network hubs that would link the latest in … Ford says company will lead urban transportation effort MLive.com |
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Mqulwana.xml,MEC unhappy with old age home
City Vision, South Africa - 3 hours ago The centre is under the management of the City of Cape Town and is a residence to 17 pensioners. The pensioners pay R450 a month for food and accommodation. … |
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We lack skills, but battle to get a certificate
City Vision, South Africa - 2 hours ago We keep them in tents, during our cold Cape Town winter. We isolated them from our communities. These are the people we should be thanking. … Sanco chief in war over RDP houses Mail & Guardian Online |
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Satellite images show scale of environmental change in Africa
People & the Planet, UK - 53 minutes ago Africa’s rapidly changing environmental landscape, from the disappearance of glaciers in Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains to the loss of Cape Town’s unique … |
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S.Africa’s cabinet rejects plan for fuel levy cut
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 2 hours ago CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa’s cabinet discussed but decided against a proposal to cut its fuel levy, amid calls for ways to help motorists cope with … |
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Africa: Satellite Images Show Climate Change Toll
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 11 Jun 2008 THE fynbos on Cape Town’s northern edge has shrunk in size since 1978. Satellite images released yesterday by the United Nations Environment Programme … |
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Cape Town to host 2010 final draw
Independent Online, South Africa - 28 May 2008 The 2010 Fifa World Cup draw will be held in Cape Town, city mayor Helen Zille said on Wednesday. Zille said the decision by Fifa was a “major coup” for the … Cape Town may declare disaster status afrol News Tit for tat is par for course in competitive Cape Town Business Day Cape refugees in tug-of-war Independent Online Independent Online - Independent Online |
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The fairer Cape
guardian.co.uk, UK - 9 Jun 2008 Take the short drive from Cape Town airport to the beautiful, mountain-encircled vineyards of Stellenbosch and you pass through the shanty towns of the Cape … DJ Spoony: A day on the fairways, a night on the tiles Independent Suspicious bag wreaks havoc Independent Online |
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Big Boks matches: don’t play them in Bloem
Independent Online, South Africa - 9 Jun 2008 They should have held the match in Cape Town and staged the game with Italy in Bloem. Getting to Bloemfontein remains a nightmare. … Wales must hit heights to beat Springboks, says Shaun Edwards Telegraph.co.uk Gethin’s front-row seat in Welsh record books ic Wales Why Boks don’t pull the crowds Independent Online ic Wales |
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Former rally driver Ove Andersson dies in car crash in South Africa
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 22 hours ago Cape Town - Ove Andersson, a former Swedish rally driver and the first head of Toyota’s Formula One team, died in a car crash in South Africa on Wednesday, … |
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CAMPS BAY RESIDENTS FIGHT BACK CRIME
24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - 7 hours ago /24-7PressRelease/ - CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, June 12, 2008 — In an effort to keep Camps Bay a safe place to live and work, a local Neighborhood … |
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Migrants flee South Africa as wave of violence spreads to Cape Town
Independent, UK - 23 May 2008 By Daniel Howden and Ian Evans in Cape Town The wave of xenophobic violence that has convulsed South Africa reached Cape Town yesterday with mobs looting … Anti-immigrant riots spread to Cape Town United Press International S.Africa says apartheid foes fan violence Reuters India Violence deliberately unleashed: NIA The Times Dispatch Online - SABC News |
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Cape Town branch news
SA Instrumentation and Control, South Africa - 9 Jun 2008 Greetings to all other SAIMC branches from the fair city of Cape Town. Take note that the Cape Town Branch is back in business, following our AGM, … From the president’s desk SA Instrumentation and Control |
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When love is no more
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 … are waging war in the courtrooms of Cape Town and Knysna after he lost out on a high life of restaurant dinners and overseas trips when she dumped him. … |
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City weighs raising density in built-up areas
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 By Lindsay Dentlinger The city council is considering a densification strategy for Cape Town that recommends 25 dwelling units per hectare across all … |
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Magistrate assures criminal of conviction
Independent Online, South Africa - 21 hours ago A Cape Town regional court magistrate on Wednesday scathingly dismissed an armed robber’s application for leave to appeal his conviction and four-year jail … |
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Province to manage Cape Town refugees
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jun 2008 By Anel Powell and Babalo Ndenze The City of Cape Town says it has started to hand over management of the more than 20 000 people displaced by the … Immigrants march against xenophobia Politicsweb Somalis urge govt to intensify aid efforts SABC News ‘We’ll only stay in SA if we’re given guns’ Independent Online |
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Hlophe vs full bench
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 hours ago … the General Council of the Bar in South Africa, academics from the universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch, as well as senior legal practitioners. … Mabandla approves Hlophe’s leave Citizen |
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Cape Town is eating its fynbos treasure
Independent Online, South Africa - 5 Jun 2008 It’s well known and documented that Cape Town is one of the world’s “hottest of hotspots” of plant diversity, with many species that occur naturally nowhere … |
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Gale-force winds expected to hit Southern Cape
The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 Cape Town forecaster Niek Koegelenberg said the fine temperatures would continue throughout the week, climbing to 23°C before cooling down at the weekend, … |
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Cairo 2 Cape Town
The South African, UK - 9 Jun 2008 Right, I am actually in Lusaka- the internet connection in Zambia and Malawi can be likened to Sparletta-Cream-Soda in the Sahara- it doesn’t really exist. … |
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News from South Africa
Saline County Voice, AR - 18 hours ago “I just returned from Cape Town, South Africa on Sunday. Rebecca and I drove to Livingston, Zambia and flew to Johannesburg and then to Cape Town. … |
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Body corporate seeks sequestration order over missing funds
Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - 8 hours ago … to grant it a sequestration order against the former owner of a business that managed the administration of scores of bodies corporate across Cape Town. … |
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Fashion with a heart
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 “Our love for this part of the world drew us to Cape Town where a renovation project was our first introduction to rubble bags. … |
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Winelands Toll Project a Bad Idea
Cape Business News, South Africa - 17 hours ago … of doing business without producing any significant benefit for the Western Cape, according to the Cape Town Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry. … |
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Jason Fialkov cracks into Egg
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 1 hour ago After two years of doing his own thing at Kiss Films, director Jason Fialkov has decided to join Egg’s Cape Town office to focus on directing rather than … |
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‘Contractors failed to comply with regulations’
SABC News, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 Preliminary investigations by the Labour Department have found that a Cape Town contractor did not comply with the necessary health and safety regulations … Builders ‘broke law’ before tragedy Independent Online Balfour to visit building site News24.com |
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Rwanda: Duo Named for World Junior Cycling Championship
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 11 Jun 2008 Rwanda Cycling federation has named two cyclists who will take part in the ICU junior world road and track championships due to be held in Cape Town, … |
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Cape refugee numbers drop
Politicsweb, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 CAPE TOWN (Sapa) - About a fifth of the 20000 people displaced by xenophobic violence in the Western Cape have been either reintegrated or repatriated, … |
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Shipping News - MV Edinburgh Delay (11/06/08
Tristan Times, Falkland Islands - 23 hours ago It is reported from Cape Town that the MV Edinburgh’s estimated departure on the 16th June has been postponed until Friday 20th June. … |
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Vanderbilt Astronomers Getting Into Planet-Finding Game
Space Daily, CA - 10 Jun 2008 The KELT project is a collaboration between Vanderbilt and the University of Cape Town. The instrument will be set up at the South African Astronomical … |
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Diamonds Are Forever Revealing New Insights into Earth’s Development
National Science Foundation (press release) - 18 hours ago In a research paper published in this week’s journal Nature, researchers from the Carnegie Institution and the University of Cape Town presented their … |
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South African dream
Kidderminster Shuttle, UK - 6 hours ago The club’s under-17s touring team will play two games in Cape Town and three in Durban, including a fixture against a township development side. … |
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Sol makes V&A killing
News24, South Africa - 8 Jun 2008 Cape Town - Property magnate Sol Kerzner has made a killing on the SA market, selling a penthouse flat at the V&A Waterfront to a London businessman for … Sold: Africa’s most expensive apartment Independent Online R110-million for SA’s priciest flat The Times Africa’s most expensive apartment ClickAfrique |
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Zimbabwe: ‘Country Still Attractive for Investment’
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 11 Jun 2008 The World Economic Forum on Africa ended in Cape Town at the weekend with Zimbabwean businessman Mr Nigel Chanakira telling participants Zimbabwe was still … |
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Thousands displaced in Cape Town
Independent Online, South Africa - 24 May 2008 More than 10 000 foreigners have been displaced in the Cape Town area after xenophobic violence led them to leave their homes, Cape Town Disaster Management … Embattled foreigners complain of police harassment SABC News Saturday, May 24, 2008 Bush Radio Newsroom Cape calls for zero tolerance Independent Online |
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Gunmen hit Cape Town cash van
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jun 2008 A Transcash security guard was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money by five men - two armed - at business premises in Warrington road, Kenilworth, … |
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Gatland set to keep Welsh preparations at a low level
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 3 Jun 2008 The Wales coach has admitted he took advice from New Zealand Super 14 teams who advised him to prepare in Cape Town rather than travel straight to … Wales get advice from Kiwis Independent Online Gatland wants to earn Boks’ respect FOXSports.com Rugby-Wales seek respect in two-test series against Springboks Reuters.uk South Wales Evening Post - Rugbyweek.com |
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What property slump?
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 These criteria are well satisfied by the suburb of Brackenfell, situated in Cape Town’s Northern suburbs where demand is on the increase. … |
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Global oil price to stay high: World Bank economist
Reuters - 9 Jun 2008 CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Global oil prices, which have rallied sharply this year, will remain high, ranging between $104 and $108 a barrel, … World Bank: Energy will stay costly Business Report |
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‘City of Cape Town shouldn’t be in court’
Independent Online, South Africa - 16 May 2008 The City of Cape Town had no legal right to even be in court to challenge the Erasmus Commission, the Cape High Court heard on Friday. … Erasmus Commission’s constitutionality challenged SABC News Erasmus challenge ruling reserved Independent Online Rasool tried to ‘embarrass opponents’ Independent Online Independent Online - Independent Online |
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Dining out on restaurant WiFi
Travel Wires, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 Cape Town – Wireless Internet service providers (ISPs) Redbutton and Hip on Monday presented two different models on who ultimately picks up the tab for … |
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Brown’s magistrate calls in sick
Independent Online, South Africa - 29 May 2008 The hearing of a bail application by former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown was on Thursday postponed to June 3 in the Cape Town magistrates’ court. … Arthur Brown ‘depressed, stressed’ The Times Depressed Brown in new bail bid The Times The human face of Fidentia mess The Times Independent Online - Independent Online |
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Police arrest 14 toublesome foreigners
The Times, South Africa - 9 Jun 2008 Police arrested 14 foreigners on charges of intimidation at a shelter for victims of xenophobia at the Youngsfield military base in Cape Town today. … |
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SA’s major airports will be ready by 2010
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 10 hours ago “We used the best of skills for construction for the three airports – OR Tambo International, Cape Town and Durban International. For OR Tambo International … South Africa: ACSA on Track for 2010, Says Airport’s CEO AllAfrica.com South Africa airports ‘will be ready for 2010′ Opodo SA airports upgrade hits a snag SABC News SA2010 Government Website |
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Diamonds Reveal Deep Source Of Platinum Deposits
Science Daily (press release) - 20 hours ago Now researchers from the Carnegie Institution and the University of Cape Town have traced the origin of the unique ore deposits by using another of South … |
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Global Gases affirms African commitment
Gasworld.com (subscription), UK - 10 Jun 2008 In April, the company confirmed it had fully commissioned its third helium transfill facility in Cape Town, South Africa – adding to sister sites in Dubai … |
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Cape Town unites against xenophobia
Independent Online, South Africa - 27 May 2008 By Courtney Brooks Hundreds of South Africans and refugees came together in St George’s Cathedral on Tuesday to hear strong words from civil society, … Foreigners return to South African township after apology for violence Independent |
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My Cape Town: Richard Tomes
The Times, South Africa - 31 May 2008 From Liverpool: a sense of humour; from Cape Town: if we all pull together, we can get rid of the ugliness. What is the ugliest thing about your city? … |
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South Africa: Top Law Firms Merge to Create New Legal Giant
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 6 hours ago The combined firm, to be renamed Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, would begin operating in September with 127 directors in Johannesburg and Cape Town. … DLA ally Cliffe Dekker seals tie-up with SA rival Legal Week Cliffe Dekker and Hofmeyr to merge Internatioonal Financial Law Review South Africa: A Compelling Case for Merger Mania? AllAfrica.com |
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Father’s Day: Gift ideas
Independent Online, South Africa - 9 Jun 2008 Spoil him with a sporty weekend watching SA versus the All Blacks in Cape Town on August 16. This package starts from R5 522 per person sharing and includes … Renewed Rosebank hotel will top up the top end The Times |
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Brown’s latest arrest lawful, says court
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 Jun 2008 The application was filed against the DPP, DSO, Cape Town Magistrate Vusi Mhlanga and senior magistrate Sam Maku. Today Judge Fourie also decided that Brown … Brown’s arrest lawful — judge The Times Brown will appear in court again on Friday SABC News Brown’s counsel disappointed at court ruling SABC News |
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Cape Town slashes councillors’ debt
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 Jun 2008 By Lindsay Dentlinger Speaker of the city council Dirk Smit says a more “hands-on approach” by him has led to a major reduction in money councillors owe the … |
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Cape Town plans for xenophic attacks
The Times, South Africa - 19 May 2008 Police in Cape Town are identifying possible flashpoints for xenophobic violence and will have units on standby, the city administration said today. … West Cape on standby Independent Online Cape Town prepares itself for ‘xenophobic’ attacks SABC News Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Bush Radio Newsroom |
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Entrepreneurs Benefit From Voucher Programme
Cape Business News, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 OVER a thousand businesses have received business support through the City of Cape Town’s Business Support Voucher Programme which is targeted at … |
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Monday, June 09, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 9 Jun 2008 “CtC was established in 2002 by the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape provincial administration to develop the call centre and Business Processing and … |
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Food prices may lead to economic boom
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 9 Jun 2008 Spence was speaking at a World Bank development conference in Cape Town opened yesterday by President Thabo Mbeki. Spence, who won the Nobel prize for … High food prices open investment windows Business Report |
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Rent space in Green Point, Cape Town
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 6 Jun 2008 Would suit single executive looking for a central base in Cape Town in upmarket surroundings or a small team wanting to be situated within the creative … Plan to address Greenpoint’s shortfall Independent Online |
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Police probe case involving pupil forced into sex act at George school
The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - 10 Jun 2008 Earlier this month, a Cape Town newspaper published a report saying the governing body of a Cape Town school had launched an urgent application in the Cape … |
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New Approach to Marketing Cape Town
Cape Business News, South Africa - 5 Jun 2008 THE City of Cape Town has announced it would seek an alternative to Cape Town Routes Unlimited (CTRU) for marketing Cape Town . … |
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Africa WEF wrap-up from Cape Town: Felicity Duncan – Moneyweb
Moneyweb, South Africa - 6 Jun 2008 … negotiating and deal-making among almost 1 000 continental leaders who attended this year’s World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Cape Town. … |
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South Africa: A Cape Town Suburb Copes With Refugees
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 26 May 2008 Violence or the threat of it has forced an estimated 20000 migrants out of their homes to places of temporary shelter in Cape Town. … South Africa: They Will Have to Shoot Me First AllAfrica.com South Africa: Sekoto’s Unseen Art On Sale AllAfrica.com |
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Limo lingers longer
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 The limo’s not for sale but is available for hire from Cape Town based company Limotique. Think VIPs, weddings, Matric dances. Hell, you could probably hold … |
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Portuguese-speaking Africa to accompany continent’s economic …
Macauhub, China - 10 Jun 2008 Cape Town, South Africa, 11 June – The economic growth of Portuguese-speaking Africa countries is expected to accompany the overall slowdown of the … Beware the thought of PT Bauer Politicsweb Home > News > Emerging Economies Remain Robust Amid Gl… World Bank Group Developing country growth resilient despite financial turmoil … Creamer Media’s Engineering News Exchange Morning Post - World Bank Group |
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AlterSage - Success through Knowledge Sharing
My Pressportal (press release), South Africa - 11 Jun 2008 [Pressportal.co.za] AlterSage is a Cape Town based online marketing company whose clients include renowned brands in the local and international markets. … |
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Scott ready to move back to Cape Town
Kickoff, South Africa - 5 Jun 2008 Speedy striker Carlo Scott believes a move back to his home town of Cape Town will suit his career if Bloemfontein Celtic opts not to renew his contract … |
South African Immigrant Attacks Spread to Cape Town (Update2)
Bloomberg - 23 May 2008
Attacks on immigrants were reported in 10 areas around Cape Town today, including the sprawling townships of Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain, …
South Africans decry attacks; 10000 displaced in Cape Town Sify
Violence in South Africa spreads to Cape Town guardian.co.uk
Cape Town looting as troops join fray The Age
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