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World parliaments launch plea for action on Zimbabwe
Namibian, Namibia - 16 minutes ago
Mbeki on Sunday opened the 118th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Cape Town. It is being attended by 1 700 delegates from 135 countries, …
Telo aims to be new Pietersen
Burton Mail, UK - 21 minutes ago
“It’s 34 degrees in Cape Town so it’s a bit of a climate change but I’m getting used to it. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for me, career-wise. …
East African Infectious Disease Diagnostics Markets to Double in Value
Earthtimes, UK - 21 minutes ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - (Business Wire) The Healthcare group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.healthcare.frost.com/) is pleased to announce that it will be …
Vehicle syndicate busted at airport
SABC News, South Africa - 34 minutes ago
Four people suspected of being part of a motor vehicle break-in syndicate have been arrested at Cape Town International Airport. …
Quadro melds opera and pop
Joburg, South Africa - 37 minutes ago
Fresh from a tour of Cape Town, where the four wowed audiences with their amazing blend of jazz, opera and Broadway standards, Afro-pop, traditional and …
Naspers Plans Internet Purchases as Ad Growth Slows (Update1)
Bloomberg - 38 minutes ago
Cape Town-based Naspers in the past two years has bought 30 percent stakes in Grupo Abril, Brazil’s second-biggest media company, South African messaging …
Naspers Limited Announces the Disposal of NetMed NV and Cautionary …
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - 42 minutes ago
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DA ‘will quit George coalition‘ if Petrus, Draghoender get in
The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - 51 minutes ago
Jenner said the ID had continued its coalition with the DA in Cape Town without any problems despite losing two of its members to the DA last year. …
Horn robbers could go stiff
Citizen, South Africa - 56 minutes ago
… rhino horn as an aphrodisiac may find themselves going stiff in a way they did not really expect, the Iziko Museum in Cape Town warned yesterday. …
Arrests must lead to convictions – Van Schalkwyk
Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - 1 hour ago
… Marthinus van Schalkwyk, at the opening of the eighth conference of the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement in Cape Town. …
Eastern Cape invites you
Sowetan, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Superbly set on the shores of Algoa Bay, the “Friendly City” is the fifth biggest city in South Africa and the largest on the coast between Cape Town and …
‘Unilateralism menaces world peace’
PRESS TV, Iran - 1 hour ago
… 140 countries are participating in the 118th meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which kicked off Monday in the South African capital, Cape Town.
Enter Heart 104.9FM’s Traffic Idol competition
Tonight, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Cape Town radio station Heart 104.9FM’s has issued an open invitation to audition for a slot on air. When their Hearty Breakfast team heard that their …
Cape Town ‘cleans up its act’
Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - 1 hour ago
The City of Cape Town was ‘cleaning up its act’ on fuel emissions and encouraging the public to do the same, chairperson of the city’s health portfolio …
Beasley leaving Kansas State for NBA after 1 season
GoErie.com, PA - 1 hour ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Trevor Immelman’s Masters victory failed to create much of a splash in South Africa. The 28-year-old South African tapped in his …
Goldfish back in the local bowl
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 1 hour ago
The South African national tour sees Goldfish travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg and many other towns in between. ‘Perceptions of Pacha’ is now available …
Failing grade reports
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Our market commentator this evening is Neil Brown, he is with Omigsa in our Cape Town studio tonight and it’s been such an interesting day on our market …
Sharks skipper doubtful
News24.com, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Cape Town - The Sharks may have sustained a massive blow to their chances of retaining their unbeaten record against the Brumbies in Canberra this weekend. …
Cops think they’ve cracked syndicate
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Police hope they have cracked a syndicate believed to be responsible for almost 40 cases of theft from motor vehicles at Cape Town International Airport, …
Dolphins back to full strength
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
The first semifinal between the log-leading Cobras and the Titans will take place at Newlands in Cape Town at 6pm on Friday evening. …
Judge vows action on Zille remarks
Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - 1 hour ago
DA leader and Cape Town Mayor Helen Zille could face criminal charges over remarks on radio yesterday over the impartiality of the chairman of the Erasmus …
ANC says Zim is in crisis
East Coast Radio, South Africa - 1 hour ago
The pronouncement was made following a meeting in Cape Town yesterday. The ANC’s working committee says it regards Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF as an ally. …
S.Africa’s Denel targets global missile market
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 1 hour ago
By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa’s struggling state arms manufacturer Denel hopes to penetrate the global missiles export market, …
Player’s lift helps Immelman to major breakthrough
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 1 hour ago
“I first met him when I was five years old at my home club in Somerset West,” he said, referring to his birth place close to Cape Town. …
The Ross Skeate Diaries
sarugby.com, South Africa - 1 hour ago
… into Jerry Collins and Chris Masoe sipping on some cocktails in Camps Bay last year, reminds me of just how much they enjoy the trip to Cape Town. …
Actress Ralph shares views on HIV/AIDS
Republic of Botswana, Botswana - 2 hours ago
The duo said they met in Cape Town last year when they attended a summit together. When I met Modesta, she said, I dont have much, but I would love for you …
Win books and Decorex tickets!
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Decorex hits Cape Town soon and there’s loads on offer this year to tickle your fancy and inspire you on the décor front. This year Decorex celebrates 10 …
Sharks keep streak alive
Sowetan, South Africa - 2 hours ago
The Stormers are also in the running for the semis after beating home boys Cheetahs 34-22 in an exciting match in Cape Town. Stormers are seventh on the log …
‘Gatland must coach Lions’
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
No offering the Lions a nice juicy Test match in Cape Town. And I doubt very much whether there will be a repeat of the crazy policy of 11 years ago when …
Master Trevor
Sowetan, South Africa - 2 hours ago
At the fourth, the Planet Sports Bar in Cape Town, which often carries international sporting events live on big screens, the TV was off because, …
S Africa - the new shooting destination for B’wood
Indiainfo.com, India - 2 hours ago
Many scenes of the recently-released Race were shot in Durban and Cape Town, while four more movies, Karzzzz, God Tussi Great Ho, Sankee and Ghajini, …
Civic reception for Immelman
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
“On behalf of the City of Cape Town I want to congratulate the Somerset West-born Immelman on his fantastic victory in the US Masters,” said Simon Grinrod, …
Cape sides will see Stars - Phiri
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Faced with rivals Ajax Cape Town and Santos this week, Kinnah Phiri is hoping that his good record against the two sides from the Mother City this season …
Da Gama explores new options
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Da Gama said he would be ringing in the changes ahead of their crunch Premiership clash away to second-placed Ajax Cape Town next Wednesday night. …
Cape cops catch airport car-park thieves
Motoring, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Police in Cape Town have arrested three men and a woman suspected of involvement in 39 motor vehicle break-ins at Cape Town airport. …
Erasmus Commission’s first witness to take stand
SABC News, South Africa - 2 hours ago
The first witness in the public hearings of the Erasmus Commission of Inquiry into spying in the City of Cape Town will take the stand this morning. …
Gender laws helped by women in politics, says IPU
Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - 2 hours ago
… gender issues – including violence against women – according to a study by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which is meeting in Cape Town this week. …
Rassie: I’m proud of the forwards
The South African Star, South Africa - 2 hours ago
The men from Bloemfontein came to Cape Town with a formidable reputation as one of the top units in the Super 14. They had Springboks Wian du Preez and CJ …
Rhino horns stolen from museum
The Times, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Thieves have made off with two “priceless” horns from a mounted white rhinoceros at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. The theft, the latest in a …
Angola: Parliament Speaker Calls for Joint Effort Against Poverty
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 2 hours ago
Angolan Parliament speaker, Roberto de Almeida, Monday in Cape Town, South Africa, called on world’s politicians and civil society to mobilize efforts and …
Angola: Parliament Speaker Says Citizens Must Be Proud of Gains
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 2 hours ago
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Roberto de Almeida, Monday in Cape Town, South Africa affirmed that the Angolan authorities must be proud of victories …
Zim is in crisis, says ANC
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
… Community (SADC) region”, ANC national spokesperson Jessie Duarte said after the committee’s fortnightly meeting in Cape Town on Monday night. …
No celebrations from Hunt… not yet
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
They have five tricky matches to play beginning with the derby against Downs next week followed by a tough match against Santos in Cape Town. …
ANC: Zimbabwe is in a state of crisis
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 3 hours ago
… as negative for the entire Southern African Development Community [SADC] region,” said spokesperson Jesse Duarte following an NWC meeting in Cape Town. …
Fings is wot they used t’be for Robert
Tonight, South Africa - 3 hours ago
… at the Civic in 2006, is at the helm of The Full Monty, which premieres in Cape Town, in July, and then moves to Braamfontein’s Nelson Mandela Theatre. …
Maybe we should rename it the Waterlessberg
Business Report, South Africa - 3 hours ago
In the interim, Transnet has also completed some projects at the Durban port to boost capacity, while other expansions are under way at Cape Town and Ngqura …
Moving beyond paternalism to true partnership
Business Day, South Africa - 3 hours ago
… to discuss these matters further presents itself at the Assembly of the International Parliamentary Union, which runs until this Friday in Cape Town. …
Violent start for Kenyan coalition
Business Day, South Africa - 3 hours ago
The Mungiki sect is an ethnic, faith-based vigilante group that funds its activities mainly by means of extortion, according to the Cape Town-based …
MPs from around the world to debate Zimbabwe crisis
Business Day, South Africa - 3 hours ago
CAPE TOWN — Rejection of President Thabo Mbeki’s “no crisis in Zimbabwe” position intensified yesterday with the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) agreeing to …
Testimony rewind cantata
Tonight, South Africa - 3 hours ago
This work, initially suggested to Miller by writer Antjie Krog, first surfaced as a Spier commission in 2006 at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. …
Horny problem for Asians
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 3 hours ago
THIEVES have made off with two “priceless” horns from a mounted white rhinoceros at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. …
‘She asked me to find someone to kill Taliep’
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 3 hours ago
… that his brother had worked as a truck driver for her father for a period, and their children went to the same Cape Town primary school. …
Lions legend Edwards urges caution on Jones skipper claim
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 3 hours ago
Edwards – who is an HSBC ambassador, principle sponsors of the Lions – admits he is surprised that there will be no Test at Newlands in Cape Town, …
Cosatu turns up heat on food protest
Business Report, South Africa - 3 hours ago
By Reuters and Tom Robbins Cape Town - Cosatu, the powerful labour federation, warned yesterday that South Africa could become the latest country to …
Do Travel Writers Go To Hell?
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 3 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, …
Networking at WiMax World 2008
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 3 hours ago
The networking event takes place from July 14 – 17, 2008 in Cape Town. Today’s customer wants broadband access that is mobile, ubiquitous, personalised and …
Metrorail revitalisation
Railway Gazette International, UK - 3 hours ago
… stadia in Durban will also be connected to the Sarcc network. Several existing stations are to be upgraded, including the main station in Cape Town.
Mabedi furious over sending off
Kickoff, South Africa - 4 hours ago
But on Sunday April 13 at Germiston Stadium, in a league match against Ajax Cape Town, the 34-year-old finally saw a red – which he never deserved after all …
‘Najwa planned every step of the murder of hubby Taliep’
Pretoria News (subscription), South Africa - 4 hours ago
… Najwa for over 20 years; that his brother had worked as a truck driver for her father; and their children went to the same primary school in Cape Town. …
News scan - April 15, 2008
The Mercury (subscription), South Africa - 4 hours ago
CAPE TOWN: Police have arrested three men and a woman suspected to be involved in 39 motor vehicle break-ins at Cape Town International Airport. …
Container port in balance
Business Report, South Africa - 4 hours ago
The company is spending R4.2 billion increasing capacity at the Cape Town container terminal from 800 000 teus to 1.4 million teus. …
Trott gets a vote of confidence
Pretoria News (subscription), South Africa - 4 hours ago
But that will happen only if Ajax Cape Town beat Free State Stars in the league encounter tomorrow afternoon at Welkom Stadium (3pm) and Sundowns collect …
Iran urges end to Gaza blockade
Tehran Times, Iran - 5 hours ago
The 118th meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UPI) is scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, on April 13-18, with the participation of …
Notebook: Immelman’s wild ride continues with Letterman appearance
PGA.com - 6 hours ago
“I am going to strongly recommend a civic reception hosted by the city,” Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member Simon Grindrod said. “Our champion golfer must …
Brits describe their Jaws hell
The Sun, UK - 6 hours ago
His wife was last night being treated in hospital for a broken shoulder after the shark-spotting trip turned to horror off Cape Town, South Africa. …
Stolen Rhino Horns Full of Poison
TransWorldNews (press release), GA - 6 hours ago
… 19 th century rhino horns stolen from their historic mammal gallery at a South African museum in Cape Town on Saturday will be sold as an aphrodisiac. …
Groms bust out in SA on new episode of Boardriders TV
Global Surf News - 7 hours ago
For this episode the action goes from Cape Town all the way to Marseilles, France. First up is the Quiksilver King Of The Groms event that took place in …
Iranian MP calls for efforts to end discrimination against women
Tehran Times, Iran - 7 hours ago
The 118th IPU is underway in Cape Town on 13-18 April. International law should be modified to end taking advantage of human beings, especially women, …
WORLD SPORTS at 0000 GMT
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - 8 hours ago
_ CAPE TOWN, South Africa _ BC-AF-SPT-GLF–IMMELMAN-SOUTH AFRICA. Has moved. HOUSTON _ Fifteen-year-old Ryan Harrison beats Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay 6-4, …
Ghanaian Invents Power - Generating Equipment
Modern Ghana, Ghana - 9 hours ago
“Presently, the plug rack I invented is being produced commercially in Cape Town, South Africa, but I am closing down that operation to set up in Ghana,” he …
James Lawton: Masters class in commitment exposes hollow heart of …
Independent, UK - 9 hours ago
The man from Cape Town may have had his nerve challenged briefly by a few roars hinting that the Tiger was stirring finally at Amen Corner, but his heart …
From pain to gain on sites
Cape Business News, South Africa - 10 hours ago
CAPE TOWN construction company NMC has formed a design and build alliance with several strategic partners with the aim of creating an enjoyable construction …
Some more advice for Eskom
Cape Business News, South Africa - 10 hours ago
ESKOM should sell at least two of its power stations to raise the money to build the new generating capacity the country needs, says the Cape Town Regional …
‘Najwa asked me to get her hit men’
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
… was put in a witness protection programme last year after telling the police that Najwa had asked him to find hit men to kill the Cape Town musician. …
All eyes on rehab
Health24.com, South Africa - 10 hours ago
Cape Town Executive Deputy Mayor Cllr. Grant Haskin said the impact of the symposium was likely to be felt further than just Cape Town. …
Immelman wins by three strokes over Woods
Calcutta Telegraph, India - 10 hours ago
… for something special, his swing compared to no less than Ben Hogan by legendary South African countryman Gary Player — that was the lad from Cape Town. …
Groundbreaking conference on ethical leadership in higher …
PRLog.Org (press release), Romania - 10 hours ago
Next week, she will head back to launch the inaugural conference on the issue hosted by Stellenbosch University, just east of Cape Town. …
Rassie very proud of Ricky
News24.com, South Africa - 11 hours ago
Cape Town - Stormers scrumhalf Ricky Januarie, who meets All Black Piri Weepu in a Super 14 rugby duel here on Saturday, has received a huge pat on the back …
International briefs
Dubuque Telegraph Herald, IA - 11 hours ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Two Americans and one Norwegian tourist on a South African shark cage diving adventure drowned Sunday when their boat was hit by …
Whicker column: Immelman captures first Masters despite the ‘Tiger …
OCRegister, CA - 11 hours ago
They have wind in Cape Town, near where Immelman grew up, and his rich background kept him stable and unafraid Sunday. He also had a plan, hatched when he, …
Zim is in a state of crisis – ANC NWC
Politicsweb, South Africa - 11 hours ago
… this as negative for the entire Southern African Development Community region,” said spokeswoman Jesse Duarte, following an NWC meeting in Cape Town. …
Three key risks facing South Africa
Politicsweb, South Africa - 11 hours ago
Presenting the South African Institute of Race Relation’s annual South African Mirror briefings in Cape Town and Johannesburg in March and April 2008, …
Learning from Mandela: On Getting to Know Those You Lead
Poynter.org, FL - 11 hours ago
Cape Town was radiant on that early November afternoon, exactly the kind of day the Chamber of Commerce uses to make pictures for its tourism pamphlets. …
Michael Tchao, GM of Nike Techlab Group
Moneyweb, South Africa - 11 hours ago
There’s a session in Johannesburg, a session in Cape Town. But just set the scene for us. What is it that the conference hopes to achieve? …
Back home in South Africa, a minor response to a Masters victory …
The Canadian Press,  South Africa - 12 hours ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Trevor Immelman’s Masters victory failed to create much of a splash in his native South Africa. The 28-year-old tapped in his …
World in Brief
Times Online, UK - 12 hours ago
(AFP) CAPE TOWN Two priceless 19th-century rhino horns stolen from a display at a South African museum could be deadly if ground up and sold as a popular …
Najwa ’said how, where’
News24, South Africa - 12 hours ago
Cape Town - Murder accused Najwa Petersen not only hired hitmen to kill her husband Taliep, she even arranged to let them into the family home to do the …
De Lille welcomes ruling on Erasmus Commission
SABC News, South Africa - 12 hours ago
De Lille says the reason the ID wants the Erasmus Commission to go ahead is that there is a dark cloud hanging over Cape Town. “We need to remove that. …
Immelman hails Woods
The Press Association - 12 hours ago
Woods, though, is a six-time winner on that course, including his last four visits, so when the Cape Town player was asked directly if he was going to win …
Hidden Jewels
Gray’s Sporting Journal - 13 hours ago
by Denver Bryan & Billy De Jong Take this little gem, tucked away near a large city. Look familiar? Isn’t Denver nearby? Portland? Salt Lake? Try Cape Town …
The Diary by Len Ashton
The South African, UK - 13 hours ago
(The play is at the Artscape theatre complex, Cape Town. It was commissioned by Absa for the 2007 Aardklop Arts Festival.) After all that anger, …
Say Pants to Poverty
The South African, UK - 13 hours ago
Seven years ago, passers-by barely glanced at a handful of protesters on the steps of a Cape Town cathedral, unaware that they were witnessing the birth of …
Visiting the real Africa
VeloNews, CO - 13 hours ago
This year marks the sixth running of the race, which begins in Cairo, Egypt, and finishes in Cape Town, South Africa. Riders pass through 10 countries at an …
Wi-Fi TV to Be Live at Broadband TV Summit at NAB Show to Promote …
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - 13 hours ago
From Hollywood to Bollywood, Beijing to Buenos Aires, Cannes to Cape Town, Montreal to Mexico City, and Sydney to St. Petersburg, the global community of …
Quick progress on Millennium Development Goals ‘obviously possible …
UN News Centre - 13 hours ago
“Many countries are proving this,” Ms. Migiro told a meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa, citing increased public …
Cage divers killed in world’s shark capital
NEWS.com.au, Australia - 13 hours ago
The accident happened in Gansbaai, a small town about two hours from Cape Town that calls itself the great white shark capital of the world. …
Parliaments Asked to Do More to Combat Global Poverty
Voice of America - 14 hours ago
Terry FitzPatrick reports for VOA from Cape Town that lawmakers from more than 120 countries are attending the Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly this week …
Car park thieves arrested
Independent Online, South Africa - 14 hours ago
Police in Cape Town have arrested three males and a woman suspected to be involved in 39 motor vehicle break-ins at Cape Town International Airport. …
City launches 2010 poster competition
Athlone, South Africa - 14 hours ago
by City of Cape Town The City of Cape Town is to launch a host city poster design competition with prizes totalling R30000 for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World …
City invites Public Comment on draft Tourist Accomodation Policy
Athlone, South Africa - 14 hours ago
by City of Cape Town A draft land use management policy on tourist accommodation establishments has been released for public comment by the City of Cape …
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