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Cape Town News Links of 6 July 2008

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Diver rescues herself
Independent Online, South Africa - 21 hours ago
An award-winning filmmaker, who lives in Cape Town, was looking forward to a blissful three-week diving break on a remote tropical island in South East Asia
The Archbishop’s challenges
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
That’s how the new Archbishop of Cape Town and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Thabo Makgoba, described his first six months in
‘Bishop of the bishops‘ a family man at heart Weekend Post
Anglican Church faces split over gays The Times

Cape Town police warn on stolen bags
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 Jul 2008
said: “Between Friday 13 June and Tuesday 17 June, it was discovered that a burglary occurred at Handbag International in New Market Street, Cape Town.
Disaster management tackle township floods
Independent Online, South Africa - 5 Jul 2008
By Bronwynne Jooste and Nwabisa Msutwana-Stemela The city of Cape Town’s disaster management has assisted hundreds of families who were affected by the
Bad weather sets in for Cape Town SABC News
No flood evacuations in CT yet News24
Cape Peninsula braces itself for weekend floods SABC News

Playing king for a day
The Times, South Africa - 9 hours ago
Leon de Kock discovers a ’luxury manor house’ that perfectly captures Cape Town’s magical old-world side. There is a myth that Gauteng is a fractured,
Cape Town: two anti-eviction campaigners arrested
libcom.org, UK - 18 hours ago
On Wednesday, July 2nd at the Bellville Magistrates Court courtroom E, two members of the Delft Anti-Eviction Campaign, Jerome Daniels and Ridwaan Isaacs,
Keeping it clean
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 7 hours ago
A total 1292 families of lower socio-economic communities outside of Cape Town, South Africa, participated in the study. A unique aspect of this study was
Adventures in South Africa with Alan Carr
Sunday Mirror, UK - 2 hours ago
Dale, our guide and driver, meets us at Cape Town airport. Mercifully, he has a good sense of humour and is not going to bore the pants off us with any
Blue Flag status sought for 5 of Cape’s best
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 Jul 2008
By Natasha Joseph Five of Cape Town’s major beaches could be awarded international Blue Flag status for excellence in safety, cleanliness, the provision of

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Downs want ace goalscorer Mbesuma
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Makaab, who also represents Bafana central defender Nasief Morris, has said the Cape Town-born star is not leaving Greek club Panathinaikos at this stage.
Enoh earns foreign adoration Football365.co.za
Eyong leaving for Europe Kickoff
Moon waits for Greece trial verdict Kickoff

Embrace for her daughter’s killer
Irish Independent, Ireland - 4 hours ago
But this is not Texas — it’s Cape Town. The occasion is the annual Amy Biehl Foundation fundraiser. The cream of Cape Town is here ready to part with their
Chaos at Cape Town airport
Independent Online, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
There was chaos at Cape Town International Airport on Sunday, with two Johannesburg-bound SAA flights failing to load passengers’ luggage and a Delta
Baggage chaos grounds Delta flight from Cape Town asap News

Cape ready to grab our tourists
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Cape Town Tourism believes that Blue Flag status beaches are very important for Cape Town’s profile as a world-class destination.

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Cape Town is tops
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Cape Town has been added to the prestigious National Geographic Traveler’s website as one of 50 “Places of a Lifetime”. According to National Geographic
Hand picked cast portrays diverse cultures of Cape Town
Helderberg.com, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
It brings together a hand picked cast and artistic directors who give a glimpse into a kaleidoscope of the diverse cultures of Cape Town.
Design Oval expands to Cape Town
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
as we continue to grow from strength to strength. Contact Karen in Cape Town on 082 308 2483, or visit www.designoval.co.za to see some of our recent work.
Cape Town TV calls for help
Independent Online, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
By Mzwanele Mkalipi Cape Town Television, the city’s community television station set to air on Tuesday, has called for financial support.

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Cape Town’s Got Talent™’
ArtslinkNews, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Hundreds of hopefuls, from ages 6 to 60, have been turning out to audition for the Mother City’s hottest talent show, ‘Cape Town’s Got Talent™’,
Dreaded R word is warning to watch our Ps and Qs Business Report
Is there a better way to say “opportunistic infection Plus News
Hitmaker to visit SA soon Tyger Burger
Business Report

E Cape circumcision toll rises
News24, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Cape Town - Circumcision deaths in the Eastern Cape continue to climb with reports on Thursday of four more fatalities in the Transkei.
South Africa Shark Spotters
Living on the Earth, MA - 4 Jul 2008
In Cape Town, South Africa they’ve created a network of “spotters” who sound an alarm when danger lurks below. Reporter, Terry Fitzpatrick, lived to tell
SA tik laboratories growing - UN
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
He said it was possible that, because the Cape Town market was not yet saturated, there was no need to market tik to users in other provinces.
SA brings out the best of the continent Business Daily Africa
SA’s priciest properties iAfrica.com
Case study: how price hikes hit home Independent Online
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XDR TB causes havoc
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Thirty-three of the 82 patients with extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB admitted at the Brooklyn Chest Clinic in Cape Town have died and only four have
Dead heat for 2008 Durban July
Going Places, South Africa - 14 hours ago
The final 10 represented entries from institutions country-wide - the Vaal, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, PE, Bloemfontein to mention but some.
A grand revamp for Cape Town’s Parade
Independent Online, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
By Mzwanele Mkalipi Work has begun on the upgrade of the Grand Parade, which will be used as a fan park during the 2010 Soccer World Cup if Fifa approves.

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Sex claim against rugby boss
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 4 Jul 2008
A Cape Town computer consultant has filed a sexual harassment claim against senior SA rugby administrator Johan Prinsloo, the Cape Argus reported on Friday.
Mother convicted of deposit scam
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 Jul 2008
A Cape Town supermarket cashier who netted R10 000 in a countrywide deposit scam has to repay her ill-gotten gains or face three years in jail.
Durban’s amazing race
The Times, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
The big guy has landed Cape Town’s J&B Met-Queen’s Plate double twice, and would probably have won last year’s July but for an injury. He’s well weighted,
Cape justice system divided on backlog cases
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
Cape Town’s chief magistrate says the bail application “crisis” in Cape Town’s courts has been resolved, despite claims by attorneys that the problem

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Time and place - Dame Kelly Holmes
Times Online, UK - 9 hours ago
The following year, I went to Cape Town and loved it, too, but it’s at sea level, and I needed the effects of training higher. For the next few years,
Mind matters
The Times, South Africa - 9 hours ago
During the years when Cape Town was my home, I thought of it as “my” city not just because I had been born there but above all because I knew the history of
Oasys constructs temporary facility for Cape Town International
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
Kevin Kennedy, Oasys Cape Town Chief Operations Officer: “Having built infrastructure for large events such as the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City,
Cape popular than New York
Independent Online, South Africa - 30 Jun 2008
Cape Town has overtaken New York as the most popular convention city for long haul conference goers worldwide. This was announced by Cape Town Mayor Helen
Celebrating The Write Co Cape Town’s first birthday
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
That’s according to The Write Co Cape Town head Sarah Bullen, speaking as the CT-based office celebrated its first birthday. Bullen is a published author
Boardwalk in Cape Town - July 1, 2008
Tonight, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
This Youth Collaboration, directed by Melanie Scholtz, gives a glimpse into the diverse cultures of Cape Town. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: R45.

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Now Gibbs ponders the Kolpak route
Cricketnext.com, India - 3 Jul 2008
New Delhi: From the moment he made his provincial debut in Cape Town as a brash 16-year-old schoolboy, Herschelle Gibbs has strutted his abundant talents.
Cop accused of robbery stays in custody
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
He asked for it to be heard on Friday but was told that the magistrate was leaving for Cape Town. And with the trial due to be heard in the only other
‘There’s nothing sinister in my discussions’
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
“He particularly asked me about my experience in Cape Town and issues of transformation and racism both in the bench and the bar.
SA will not go down Zim PATH: Zille Citizen
Hlophe calls for probe into Pius Langa The Times
Top judges lied, says Hlophe Independent Online
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Encounters Cape Town
Screen Africa, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival opens in Cape Town on 3 July and runs at Nu Metro V&A Waterfront until 13 July.
Magical Morne Morkel determined to get England on back foot
Times Online, UK - 9 hours ago
There is a branch of the Morkel family in Cape Town that is heavily involved in the wine trade, but to the Morkels who live around the Vaal Triangle,
Warning: Bob may unleash more violence
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Cape Town - Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe would retaliate with more violence if too much pressure was exerted on him, his biographer Heidi Holland
Olive Heaven at the Sunday
The Times, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
First up as I arrive is a sighting of the first and earlier local food exhibition queen, Christine Cashmore who now has shows in Cape Town, Joburg and,
Whooky is a real tonic for Razelle
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Despite all this, Razelle is still nursing a broken heart after her boyfriend of 10 months broke up with her a few weeks ago, and left for Cape Town.

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Ajax announce October capture
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 20 hours ago
Ajax Cape Town have confirmed the signing of versatile defender Thomrick October from city rivals Santos. The 25-year-old put pen to paper on a three-year
Unlicensed teen in horror crash
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 hours ago
All three boys were 17 and in matric at the smart Cape Town school. The dead boy was Christopher Elliott, an only child from Kenilworth, who was a talented
Sooful bows out as Cape Town CIO
ITWeb, South Africa - 30 Jun 2008
BY PAUL VECCHIATTO , ITWEB CAPE TOWN CORRESPONDENT [ Cape Town | ITWeb, 30 June 2008 ] - Nirvesh Sooful has resigned as Cape Town’s CIO after steering the
Global21 Conference: Dreaming, thinking and going global
Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - 4 Jul 2008
The classical narrative of globalization in South Africa is one of discontent, according to a presentation by a student group from Cape Town.
Celtic not signing Vonk
News24, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
The former Ajax Cape Town goalkeeper has been rumoured to be in talks with Phunya Sele Sele, following his decision to leave Ajax Cape Town.
Rome, Toronto, Yass, Cape Town: preparing for Pilgrims
Yass Tribune, Australia - 1 Jul 2008
Ninety international visitors from three continents will converge on Yass next week en route to World Youth Day celebrations in Sydney.
Private Chef for South of France, Monco, London, Cape Town and Florida
news.caterer.com, UK - 1 Jul 2008
My client is looking for a chef who enjoys producing a varied, eclectic and creative repertoire of well presented, healthy food in their worldwide homes
I love my shop Café Coton
The Times, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Café Coton has been in Cape Town for more than seven years now, and many people may know the brand from its Cape Town branches. I have brought the brand to
SOUTH AFRICA: Drug-resistant TB demands new approaches
Plus News, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
One of the pilot programmes, being run by the City of Cape Town in partnership with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Medecines Sans

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Rugby: The object of our vitriol set to return
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 12 hours ago
Barnes will run the touchline as referee’s assistant during the All Blacks’ Tri Nations clash with South Africa in Cape Town next month.
He’s baaack! Wayne Barnes returns Stuff.co.nz

South Africa: Shattered Myths - The Xenophobic Violence
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 4 Jul 2008
On Thursday 22 May, Cape Town changed forever. The xenophobic violence that started 1200 kilometres away in Gauteng spread to Du Noon township.
ACNS - Statement on Zimbabwe by the Most Reverend Thabo Makgoba
Worldwide Faith News (press release), NY - 4 Jul 2008
The full text of his statement follows: Statement by the Most Reverend Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town “The African Union’s resolution calling for
Court sentences CPUT robber
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Faeez Jeftha, 25, convicted on two counts of kidnapping and five of armed robbery, appeared briefly in the Cape Town Regional Court.
South Africa: Manual of Error in the Western Cape Maelstrom
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 30 Jun 2008
DEMOCRATIC Alliance (DA) leader and Cape Town mayor Helen Zille’s political ambitions are no secret - she has been talking up the prospect of a coalition
ANC acts against rowdies Independent Online

Kasrils sells his controversial bugging bills to MPs
The Times, South Africa - 9 hours ago
In one instance, controversial Cape Town councillor Badih Chaaban was placed under surveillance by the city of Cape Town, whose mayor, Helen Zille,
Firemen say they’ll sue over ‘demotion’
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
By Leila Samodien A group of senior firefighters have threatened to take their bosses to court in a bitter struggle against the City of Cape Town’s
Ballet at NTN Next Weekend
New Era, Namibia - 4 Jul 2008
She is currently studying Dance at the University of Cape Town. Mlindi Kulashe: Has been training under Dianne Cheesman at the University of Cape Town
South Africa: Offenders Respond Positively to TB Awareness Programme
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 3 Jul 2008
The Tuberculosis (TB) awareness programme at the Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town seems to be yielding positive results. The number of offenders and staff
Raped by the system Mail & Guardian Online

A brief conversation with Evan Dando
The Times, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
I saw him last night in Cape Town, at the Tafelberg Tavern, just off Hope St, Gardens, and was pleasantly blown away as Dando, in fine voice and strumming

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Student teacher tackles robber
News24, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Cape Town - A student teacher from Pretoria ran after a thief, pushed him over, and sat on him until police arrived. The incident happened at the N1
ANC Cape leaders could be replaced
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 10 hours ago
officials of the party’s national working committee, including secretary general Gwede Mantashe and treasurer Matthews Phosa, in Cape Town on Monday.
Advertising fee discouraging young artists
Independent Online, South Africa - 30 Jun 2008
City by-laws in Cape Town that force performers, artists, theatres or event organisers to pay up to R49 to display a single poster are ruining up-and-coming
MEC gives Green Point plans the nod
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Issuing her Record of Decision (ROD) on the design plans for the Green Point Urban Park on Tuesday, Essop said despite the resistance the City of Cape Town
Oakdale (IL) Mission Team Working in South Africa
Evangelical Covenant Church, IL - 3 Jul 2008
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (July 3, 2008) – A 27-member delegation from Oakdale Covenant Church in Chicago is working this week with a YMCA camping program
Annual Festival to develop Khayelitsha
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
Mayor Helen Zille urged the City of Cape Town and Khayelitsha to unite. In her speech, delivered in Xhosa and English, Zille said the festival had the
’Litsha to celebrate in October
City Vision, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
The festival will be financed to the tune of R800 000 by the City of Cape Town. The event is scheduled to take place from the 24-26 of October this year.
City plans for a smooth ride Helderberg.com
Clinic named after Ivan Toms City Vision

Durban market kept guessing
bunkerworld (subscription), UK - 4 Jul 2008
With Durban dry for spot fuel oil, Cape Town has become very busy. “Cape Town has a lot of pressure as it is the only port in South Africa with any product
Steel companies raided as new price probe gets moving
Creamer Media’s Engineering News, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Murray & Roberts subsidiary, Cape Town Iron and Steel Works is a scrap-based mill in Cape Town. Highveld Steel and Vanadium is based in Witbank and
Khayelitsha to launch own arts festival
SABC News, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
The festival is the brainchild of the City of Cape Town, Khayelitsha Development Forum and the private sector. “The City of Cape Town has contributed
A humane story of survivors, saviours
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Eduardo Strauch, one of the survivors of Flight 571 that crashed into the Andes in 1972, is in Cape Town to share his experiences with South Africans.
Twakkie’ s most amazing workload
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
“Another plus is that most of the shows had been running in Cape Town since last year and everybody is clear about their roles, which makes things easier,”
Rossouw excited about his duel with De Waal
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
Rossouw told the Cape Times from Bloemfontein on Tuesday that he can’t wait to be back in Cape Town. “My heart is still in Cape Town and all my family and
Cheetahs make one change for WP SuperSport

Africa: Online Marketing ‘Crucial for Africa’
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 3 Jul 2008
A similar conference will take place in Cape Town in June next year. The conferences aim to educate and provide resources to both public and private sectors
Viacom tries to stop trade secrets leaking
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
A Cape Town company that has been developing an instant mobile messaging service to rival the popular Mxit, is applying for a High Court order to stop a
Masks present a challenge
Tonight, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Are you looking forward to Cape Town audiences? I really do find Cape Town audiences a mixture of “artistically interested” and inquisitive people,
Drunk-driving cases face huge delays
The Times, South Africa - 9 hours ago
South Africa’s three forensic laboratories that test the alcohol content of blood, in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, receive about 3400 samples a
Agents slam SAA’s flight cutback plan
Business Report, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
By AUDREY D’ANGELO Cape Town - SAA is shooting itself in the foot with its decision to stop its popular daily flights between Cape Town and Frankfurt in

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King offered Santos contract
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 4 Jul 2008
Premier Soccer League club Santos have completed the signing of former Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United player Graham King. The winger was available on
South Africa: Research Into Problem Gambling Bears Fruit
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 3 Jul 2008
This year, researchers in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town (UCT), along with colleagues at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and others
Sharp-eyed cops grab suspects
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
Two men alleged to have hijacked and assaulted a Cape Town Metro Police officer have been arrested. On Monday, the men were arrested after Metro Police
Mom’s in the movies
Park Record, UT - 14 hours ago
Putting her dreams of being an actress on hold, Eichner moved with her young family to Cape Town, South Africa, and spent her days caring for her newborns.
Eggman has crowds in a scramble
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
A popular attraction at the annual National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the Cape Town-based performer’s “World Famous Eggman” outfit has become his meal
Conservation Walks Vergelegen Wine Estate
Red Carnation Hotels, UK - 3 Jul 2008
This summer a variety of events are taking place at the Vergelegen Wine Estate that could appeal to visitors staying at luxury Cape Town hotel the Twelve

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Home buyers find value
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 2 Jul 2008
Others include Trompsburg (newly elected capital of the Gariep district, en route to Cape Town via the N1 and a town enjoying significant growth including
‘12% of street sex workers raped by cops’
Independent Online, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
By Natasha Joseph Police officers often threaten Cape Town’s sex workers with violence or compel them to have sex with them to avoid arrest or secure their
Rwanda: Is Nyamirambo Our Best Bet?
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 2 Jul 2008
Look at examples of Barcelona, Brooklyn, Cape Town and even Zanzibar. In Barcelona there is a famous pedestrian street, Ramblas which permeates and

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Mzansi’s hippest snack launches a brand new flavour
ArtslinkNews, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Cape Town, Joburg and Pretoria will all get a taste of the action as top rapper NVeigh (aka Nik the Nak) and Selimathunzi presenter Kaos, and a variety of
Motorists told to ‘pay first’ at pumps
Independent Online, South Africa - 30 Jun 2008
By Jade Witten Some petrol stations around Cape Town have started asking their night time customers to pay upfront before filling up, as an increasing
Improving oneself as an engineer or businessperson
Creamer Media’s Engineering News, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
The garage is located in a small historic Cape Town and the owner wanted to open an exhaust repair business. Local bed and breakfast owners objected,
Zuma and Zille gear up fpr election combat
Independent Online, South Africa - 30 Jun 2008
Shortly after she was elected DA leader, it was suggested that her focus on Cape Town would assist her in maintaining local traction, but she could lose
Presidents score two out of three for open cards
Business Report, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
FW de Klerk, the president from 1989 to 1994, specially asked to address the Cape Town Press Club on a number of issues. President Thabo Mbeki made a rare
Jacob Zuma, Jesus, and Robert Mugabe
Politicsweb, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
respective ruling parties were in danger of losing power: For Zuma and the ANC - Cape Town (which he refers to as “our city”) and the Western Cape and,
Zille ‘insulting’ 70% of the population
Independent Online, South Africa - 29 Jun 2008
As mayor of Cape Town and leader of the diet-sized official opposition, she carries considerable clout. But it does not give her the right to insult the
Tutu warns on ‘ready to kill’
News24, South Africa - 1 Jul 2008
Cape Town - The “horrid nightmare” in Zimbabwe showed what happened when people were prepared to kill for their leaders, Archbishop Desmond Tutu said on

BBC News
Malawi star moves to Sweden
BBC News, UK - 1 Jul 2008
Russell Mwafulirwa has joined Swedish premiership strugglers IFK Norrkoping on a thee and half year contract from South African side Ajax Cape Town.
Crimes against Cape businesses up 222%
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
Milnerton (41), Harare (40), Bellville (36), Cape Town Central (34), Somerset West (20), Claremont (19), Mfuleni (19) and Stellenbosch (18).

Sky News
Bok team selected on current form: De Villiers
SABC News, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
De Villiers announced six changes to the team that recently beat Italy in Cape Town. The only slight surprise was the inclusion of eightman Joe van Niekerk
Ndungane the new boy Official Lions Rugby
Up close and personal with Peter de Villiers Planet Rugby
All Black promise iAfrica.com
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Door to shut for close corporations
Business Report, South Africa - 3 Jul 2008
By Donwald Pressly Cape Town - The government is closing the door for 1.6 million close corporations which were first set up in the apartheid era to allow
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