Cape Town News Links of 19 April 2008
Anti-drug march underway in Cape Town
SABC News, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Anti-drug campaigners have gathered in Cape Town for a protest against the proliferation of substance abuse, particularly the drug “tik”. …
SABC News, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Anti-drug campaigners have gathered in Cape Town for a protest against the proliferation of substance abuse, particularly the drug “tik”. …
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Teams at full strength
Radio Sport, New Zealand - 9 hours ago The Hurricanes and Stormers are at full strength for a pivotal Rebel Sport Super 14 rugby match in Cape Town tomorrow morning. Just three points separate … Storming toward a semi Financial Mail (subscription) Passion play at Newlands The South African Star |
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Another blow to SA’s struggling economy
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago Albert Schuitmaker, the head of the Cape Town regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said he was “absolutely shocked” by the government’s decision to … |
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Province’s taxis may be subsidised
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago Once introduced in George, the programme was expected to be rolled over into Cape Town, where it could see Golden Arrow, the only subsidised road-based … |
 The Age |
Don’t ask me, I’m the conduit
The Age, Australia - 15 hours ago At 68, and at the zenith of a long career that has taken him from dance halls in Cape Town to jazz clubs in New York and concert halls in Europe, … |
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Cape audiences sample world cinema
SABC News, South Africa - 5 hours ago … from all over the world are being screened as part of the first “Cape Winelands Film Festival” which has kicked off at Stellenbosch near Cape Town. … |
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J-Bay a swell day trip away, even for non-surfers
Weekend Post, South Africa - 1 hour ago “I know they say Jeffreys has become a bland and ugly face-brick cluster with all the rapid construction of holiday homes, but I disagree,” said a Cape Town … |
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G8 Action Urged to Avert Six Million Mother and Child Deaths Every …
UNFPA (press release), NY - 14 hours ago New York/Cape Town — The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health has called on G8 leaders to fulfil their previous commitments to global health and … Africa: Experts And Leaders Discuss Cutting Maternal And Child Deaths AllAfrica.com UN urges Group of Eight nations to step up investments in maternal … UN News Centre Bangladesh on track to achieve MDG on child survival The Daily Star |
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International MPs urge convening of new Zimbabwe parliament
Africasia, UK - 17 hours ago Representatives of 135 national parliaments ended a meeting Friday in Cape Town with a call for an urgent convening of Zimbabwe’s new parliament after last … |
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Steyn, Morkel boost potent Titans team
The South African Star, South Africa - 48 minutes ago Cape Town - Despite the unavailability of the fiery speed merchant Andre Nel, the Newlands-bound Titans will still field a formidable pace attack in their … |
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Hunt’s men primed for push to title
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 hours ago Sundowns, on the other hand, will see Cup action against FC Cape Town. “We are little bit frustrated with the lack of games this week. … |
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Missing man found shot in head
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago A Zeekoeivlei man, in Cape Town, initially thought to have burnt to death in his car, appears to have been shot in the head. A family friend said Amien … |
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‘Dairies thwarted my bid to cut milk price’
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago By Leila Samodien A Cape Town shop owner wants to apologise to his customers, claiming that two suppliers refused to supply him with milk because he planned … |
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Artist finds herself driven to abstraction
Weekend Post, South Africa - 1 hour ago Bergé, known as Gen to family and friends, got taken with the zeitgeist of the avant-garde in art some five years ago after moving from Cape Town to … |
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Stars of the Ballet Moscow
Red Carnation Hotels, UK - 10 hours ago A tribute to one of the most talented ballet performers of all time is taking place in Cape Town this June. In honour of Rudolf Nureyev’s 70th anniversary, … |
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Nervous win sees Dolphins into final
SuperSport, South Africa - 15 hours ago The Dolphins will play the winners of Sunday’s second semifinal in Cape Town between the Nashua Cape Cobras and the Nashua Titans in Cape Town in next … Dolphins dawdle into final The Press Association Dolphins sink Eagles News24.com |
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Palestine Granted Full Membership in Inter-Parliamentary Union
WAFA - Palestine News Agency, Palestinian Territories - 17 hours ago CAPE TOWN, April 18, 2008, (WAFA)-The Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union decided on Friday to grant Palestine full membership in the Union … |
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UNI unions communicate to Organise
Union Network International, Switzerland - 19 hours ago That the new generation of labour activists are operating with ease within cyber-space was demonstrated at the Cape Town meeting, with clear pointers to … |
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Spin Cycle
Oakland Tribune, CA - 4 hours ago Officials in Cape Town, South Africa, issued a health alert after two 19th century rhino horns were stolen from the historic mammal gallery at the Iziko … |
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Looking for surf in Africa
Windsor Star, Canada - 2 hours ago RABAT - When three surf-mad South Africans set off in search of the perfect swell, they expected to run out of money and return to Cape Town after a few … |
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South Africa is good for the soul
Manila Times, Philippines - 21 hours ago Most everything in Cape Town is expensive, but it is all worth it and more. This southernmost tip of the African continent is as beautiful as beautiful can … |
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Formidable attack for Titans
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 hours ago Steyn will turn out for the Cobras next season after being lured south by his girlfriend, Cape Town model Jeanne Keitzmann. Pierre Joubert (captain), Morné … |
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Interparliamentary Union Urges Creation of Legislation Against …
AngolaPress, Angola - 14 hours ago Cape Town, 04/18 – The 118th Interparliamentary Union (IPU) conference Angola is attending with a delegation headed by the National Assembly speaker, … South Africa: Country’s Interparliamentary Union Meeting Closes Friday AllAfrica.com |
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I was at Taliep’s murder - accused
The Times, South Africa - 20 hours ago In the two-page document, Snyders said he went with Hassen to the Petersen’s Athlone, Cape Town, home on the night of December 16 2006 to do what Hassen … Confession admitted in petersen trial Citizen |
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Families in need
Hermanus Times, South Africa - 23 hours ago The SAPS is collecting clothing, blankets, food and household items for residents of various informal settlements in and around Cape Town who lost … |
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South African Notes Log Second Weekly Drop on Inflation Outlook
Bloomberg - 3 hours ago … going to climb and that’s pushing up shorter-dated yields,” said Natheem Alexander, a bond and foreign-exchange trader at Peregrine Quant in Cape Town. … |
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Ranchers and farmers are blamed for choking Buenos Aires
Times Online, UK - 7 hours ago … on fire in the Paraná river delta” north of Buenos Aires, said Florencio Randazzo, the Interior Minister, referring to an area the size of Cape Town. … |
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Stars stand in Santos’ path
Kickoff, South Africa - 21 hours ago The Free State side did break a three-game losing streak with a draw against Ajax Cape Town in midweek, but they have not won any of their last six league … |
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Islamabad supports Iran’s peaceful N-case: Pakistan speaker
Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran - 3 hours ago Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Fahmida Mirza, in Cape Town, South Africa, voiced his country’s support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear program which … |
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Colonial boy follows in father’s steps
Selkirk Today, UK - 3 hours ago By Bob Burgess THE golden banner of the Colonials will be carried and cast at this year’s Common Riding by Alistair Scott from Cape Town in South Africa, … |
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Dolphins have Titanic hopes for home final
Independent Online, South Africa - 26 minutes ago Victory for the Cobras will mean that the Dolphins must travel to Cape Town for Friday’s game, but if the Titans win, Kingsmead will host the final. … |
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A holy new venture for athlete Colin
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago The Archbishop spoke to Colin at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa, about the death threats he and his family received because of his … |
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Kenya: ‘As a Woman Politician… You Need to Think Out of the Box’
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 4 hours ago IPS reporter Miriam Mannak spoke to her about the new post, at the 118th assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union, which concluded Friday in Cape Town, … |
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Exchange students feel at home here
Florida Times-Union, FL - 7 hours ago The youngest of three girls, Shah was born in Cape Town, South Africa, where she lived until she was 5. Her mom, Sharda, who is South African, met her dad, … |
 Monsters and Critics.com |
Zimbabwe Arms Shipped by China Spark an Uproar
New York Times, United States - 7 hours ago The brouhaha over the arms shipment started with a phone call on Monday from what Martin Welz, editor of Noseweek, a monthly, Cape Town-based investigative … Chinese troops are on the streets of Zimbabwean city, witnesses say Independent Ship carrying arms for Zimbabwe leaves S.Africa: report AFP Zim arms ship flees Durban News24.com Citizen |
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Elgar the star but Dolphins cruise to final
The South African Star, South Africa - 47 minutes ago The Dolphins will play the winners of the other semifinal - between the Cobras and the Titans in Cape Town tomorrow - in Friday’s final. … |
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Chiefs claim prize scalp
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 18 hours ago You could almost hear the celebratory cheers reverberating around from Cape Town to Dunedin last night. The Crusaders’ 5-18 loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton … Classy Chiefs crush Crusaders News24.com |
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General Electric sees Africa revenue growing
Reuters - 20 hours ago Its interests in transport, energy, oil and gas, security and healthcare stretch from Cape Town to Algiers. Yibrah said Africa has made advances in … |
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Leopards face anguish, ecstasy
News24.com, South Africa - 23 hours ago Cup competitions are known for defying league form, as can be seen with the Premiership’s log-leaders SuperSport United and closest chasers Ajax Cape Town … |
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Eagle Star saga haunts department
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago … decided to auction the Eagle Star without a reserve price, and in November 2006 it was sold at a public auction in the Cape Town docks for R300 000. … |
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Great plans pall for Grand Parade
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago Meanwhile the sub-council responded with mixed feelings towards the upgrade of the Cape Town Station, also scheduled for completion by 2010. … |
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South Africa: Rights of Parliamentarians Must Be Respected
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 23 hours ago The IPU, which is currently holding its 118th assembly in Cape Town, has held 21 hearings on the human rights of parliamentarians during its week-long … |
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Correction: South Africa-Shark Boat
Boston Globe, United States - 12 hours ago CAPE TOWN, South Africa—In an April 15 story about a boating accident off South Africa that killed three people, The Associated Press, … |
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Paternity love child scam backfires
Weekend Post, South Africa - 1 hour ago On Tuesday, state prosecutor Wayne Jafta called DNA specialist Dr Munro Marx of Unistel in Cape Town to the stand. Both paternity tests were conducted at … |
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Iran urges IPI project be finalized
PRESS TV, Iran - 3 hours ago In a meeting with Pakistan’s Parliament Speaker Fahmida Mirza in the South the African city of Cape Town Friday, the head of the Iranian delegation to the … |
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Big weekend for Nedbank Cup competitors
SABC News, South Africa - 5 hours ago Tonight, FC Cape Town will be the underdogs when they welcome the on-form Mamelodi Sundowns at the Athlone Stadium. Sundowns must be strong favourites after … |
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SA chosen for its diversity
Hermanus Times, South Africa - 23 hours ago The teams and the film crew set off on their South African journey from Cape Town a week ago and used Hermanus as their base for two days. … |
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Lady Vols eliminated in second round of SEC tennis
GoVolsXtra, TN - 10 hours ago The Cape Town, South Africa native serves as the vice president of UT’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). She helped with tennis clinics at the … |
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SOUTH AFRICA: Chakras and children
Plus News, South Africa - 19 hours ago Helen Meintjies, a senior researcher at the Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town, agreed with Ramsden, cautioning that the danger of … |
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Javed Hashmi given marvelous standing ovation at IPU
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - 13 hours ago CAPE TOWN (South Africa), Apr 18 (APP): Veteran politician and PML (N) leader Javed Hashmi was given exceptional standing ovation Friday by the participants … |
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Top stroke researcher recruited to SC
The Times and Democrat, SC - 14 hours ago He received his medical degree from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. The SC Centers of Economic Excellence Program was established by the South … |
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Passover Getaways Become More Popular
KNBC.com, CA - 17 hours ago Trips advertised on the Web site include an 11-night Passover safari in South Africa, which starts in Cape Town and includes visits to Victoria Falls and … |
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America knows best: How our HIV/AIDS policies in South Africa …
North by Northwestern, IL - 16 hours ago Mbeki doesn’t like the reinforcement of the oversexed African, and I agree with him on that.” A loveLife billboard in the Cape Town township of Langa. … |
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GFI Group Inc. Confirms Resignation of Head of North American …
Earthtimes, UK - 18 hours ago … Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Cape Town, Calgary, Englewood (NJ) and Sugar Land (TX). GFI provides services and products to over 2200 institutional clients, … |
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Uy’s ‘Erections’ Pokes Fun at Politics
   · HumorHarvard Crimson, MA - 19 hours ago Uys began writing plays criticizing Apartheid while attending college in Cape Town in the 1960s. As a gay man living under a government that criminalized … |
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Traffic fines now just an SMS away
Joburg, South Africa - 21 hours ago … convenient for motorists to check their outstanding fines,” Minnaar concluded. It is also available in Cape Town, the Free State, Swellendam and Paarl. |
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Gould’s four-match ban explained
Kickoff, South Africa - 21 hours ago Prior to being red carded against Pirates, Gould had already been shown red after just 40 minutes for alleged rough play in the 1-0 loss to Ajax Cape Town. … |
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Spend on health not war
ZNBC, Zambia - 21 hours ago … in SOuth Africa said Dr. Mongellahas was speaking at the launch of the ‘Countdown to 2015 maternal , Newborn and Child Survival conference in Cape Town. … |
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Streets apart
Financial Mail (subscription), South Africa - 22 hours ago Compared with 356-year-old Cape Town, which has always had Adderley Street as its backbone, Johannesburg has shown no interest in retaining the status of … |
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Brazilians wary of underdogs
News24.com, South Africa - 21 hours ago Cape Town - Mamelodi Sundowns will look to continue their excellent form in cup competitions this season when they take on First Division Coastal Stream … |
 Monsters and Critics.com |
US attacks Africa on Zimbabwe, S. Africa shifts
Tehran Times, Iran - 11 hours ago … are held and results are not released two weeks after, it is obviously of great concern,”" government spokesman Themba Maseko said in Cape Town. … ‘SA President should step down as mediator’ Trading Markets (press release) Zimbabwe’s Opposition MDC Dismisses Tsvangirai Treason Charge Journal of Turkish Weekly South Africa calls for release of Zimbabwe vote results Texarkana Gazette |
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Cricket: Herschelle Gibbs signs for Glamorgan
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 3 hours ago Gibbs, born in Cape Town, is one of only three batsmen in one day international history to score hundreds in three consecutive innings, and will add potency … |
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Moral code is key to crime-free SA - minister
The South African Star, South Africa - 41 minutes ago Where she has called on police to “shoot the bastards”, he told an audience in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, that instead of shooting to kill, police should … |
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Pia elected President of IPU’s Committee of Women Parliamentarians
Manila Bulletin, Philippines - 17 hours ago … as president of the Committee of Women Parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) during its 118th assembly in Cape Town, South Africa. … |
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South Africa: Manto Says MDGs Are Not a Race
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 21 hours ago … one holds in relation to other competitors, Health minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has told the Countdown to 2015 conference underway in Cape Town. … Manto evades report about child deaths The South African Star |
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Reds dent Force’s challenge
News24.com, South Africa - 21 hours ago Cape Town - Morgan Turinui and Andrew Walker scored second-half tries on Friday as the Reds beat the Force 29-12 in Super 14 rugby. … |
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COUNTY MAN SHOCKED AT TRIP DEATHS
Gloucester Citizen, UK - 3 hours ago Liam’s adventure began in Cape Town. He was picked up and driven two hours to the project base in Gansbaai. Half-an-hour later he was in the Atlantic Ocean … |
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World briefing 4/18
Daily Herald, UT - 4 hours ago CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa, which has been reluctant to criticize Zimbabwe publicly, made a strong call Thursday for the release of the African … |
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Trying To Turn Coke Green
GreenBiz, CA - 14 hours ago He has had a keen sense of social justice since protesting apartheid as a student in Cape Town. More recently, the soft-spoken executive developed a passion … |
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Dubai World prospects investment possibilities at Port Cotonou …
eProp.co.za, South Africa - 22 hours ago … both in Cape Town, South Africa, the Kempinski Beach Resort and Residences in the Comoros, One & Only Zanzibar, Djibouti Palace Kempinski and Nyungwe, … |
Iran deplores UAE claim on 3 islands
IranMania News, Iran - 23 hours ago
… member of the Iranian delegation to the ongoing 118th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Qassem Azizi said in Cape Town, South Africa. …
