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Leopard attacks boy in Johannesburg (Bengal Classifieds Bulletin)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:57:02 GMT

A Thirteen year old boy in in a critical condition in a Johannesburg Hospital and he was among a group which were attacked by a leopard in Dinoka, a village near Zeerust on Wednesday. Inspector Sam Tselanyane said “The boy, Oageng Mogale, was in his home’s yard when the [leopard] pounced on him. His father rushed [...]

Source : Bengal Classifieds Bulletin (subscribe)

R. Kelly denies role in South Africa scam (Chicago Tribune)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Promoter allegedly promised investors a cut of singer's tour profits, Johannesburg paper reports R&B superstar R. Kelly denies he's headed back to the courtroom less than three months after being acquitted of child pornography charges.

Source : Chicago Tribune (subscribe)

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Rugby-De Villiers backs South Africa's losing team to come good (Reuters UK)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:42:45 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has backed the players who lost to Australia on home soil for the first time in eight years for Saturday's Tri-nations test against the Wallabies in Johannesburg.

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Rugby-Australia's Smith among five to miss out on Springbok test (Reuters UK)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:41:41 GMT

DURBAN, South Africa, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Flanker George Smith was one of five players omitted from the Australia side to face South Africa when coach Robbie Deans named his starting line-up for Saturday's test in Johannesburg.

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Mbeki's Spokesman Denies Harare Trip Rumours (Daniel Molokele)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:04:00 GMT

Johannesburg - The Presidency denied media reports on Thursday that President Thabo Mbeki would be leaving for Zimbabwe later in the day to try and salvage power-sharing talks. "These reports are absolutely baseless, He is definitely not going on Thursday," said presidential spokesperson Mukoni Ratshitanga. Ratshitanga said if Mbeki was to depart for Zimbabwe to resume talks at a later stage,...

Source : Daniel Molokele (subscribe)

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Wallabies get a boost: Elsom wins appeal (Sydney Morning Herald )

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:47:41 GMT

The Wallabies have received a major boost ahead of their Tri Nations Test against South Africa in Johannesburg with rugged flanker Rocky Elsom successfully appealing his suspension for dangerous play.

Source : Sydney Morning Herald (subscribe)

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Taxi strike continues (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:21:00 GMT

Taxi operators and drivers have failed to reach an agreement to end a wage strike, the Johannesburg, Pretoria and Mabopane Taxi Association said.

Source : IOL (subscribe)

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Wallabies coach brings in fresh legs (ireland.com)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:26:57 GMT

George Smith was one of five players omitted from the Australia side to face South Africa when coach Robbie Deans named his starting line-up for Saturday's test in Johannesburg.

Source : ireland.com (subscribe)

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PDV sticks to his misfiring guns (Planet Rugby)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:54:42 GMT

Under-fire Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has stuck to his guns in naming a team showing minimal changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash against Australia at Coca-Cola Stadium in Johannesburg."

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Municipal rates Act chaotic, says DA (Mail & Guardian)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:25:00 GMT

The new Municipal Property Rates Act has resulted in chaos in the city of Johannesburg, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday.

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Three arrested for armed robbery (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:56:10 GMT

Police have arrested three men after a shootout following a robbery at a shopping complex in Northriding, Johannesburg.

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Defiant Mugabe Determined to Name New Cabinet (Daniel Molokele)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:13:00 GMT

Johannesburg - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe will defy the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and form a new government, deputy information minister Bright Matonga said on Thursday. "Nothing is going to stop us from forming a new government," Matonga said in an interview on public broadcaster SA FM. "We need to move forward, we need to make sure that Zimbabwe regains its status,...

Source : Daniel Molokele (subscribe)

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Wits open season with a 2-0 win (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:27:09 GMT

Bidvest Wits got their 2008/09 Absa Premiership season off to a winning start beating a listless Santos 2-0 in Johannesburg.

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Taxi strike leaves commuters stranded (Mail & Guardian)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:06:00 GMT

Hundreds of commuters were left stranded on Thursday as taxi drivers on the routes between Johannesburg and Pretoria went on strike, police said.

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Man killed on the N17 freeway (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:53:09 GMT

A 38-year-old man was killed when his BMW smashed into the pillar of a bridge on the N17 freeway in Boksburg, Johannesburg.

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Mugabe to name Zimbabwe cabinet despite opposition: Minister (NHatky)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:31:24 GMT

Johannesburg, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe will defy the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and form a new government, deputy information minister Bright Matonga said on Thursday. "Nothing is going to stop us from forming a new government," Matonga said in an interview on public broadcaster SA FM. "We need to move ...

Source : NHatky (subscribe)

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Housing in Southern Africa - August 2008 (Serially Speaking)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:49:00 GMT

JOSHCO well positioned to meet growing housing needs in Johannesburg Mixed income project to provide 25 000 housing opportunities Historic revival to flourish through district 6 based property development Latest Alexandra housing offerings completed on schedule Overwhelming response to SASFA building code training Home improvement loans among lower income groups reach all-time high

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Man critical after Joburg shooting (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:59:55 GMT

A man is reportedly fighting for his life after his car was riddled with bullets on William Nicol Drive in Fourways, Johannesburg.

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Wallabies no one-hit wonders (Planet Rugby)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:19:35 GMT

The Wallabies are out to prove they are no one-hit wonders in South Africa when they take on the Springboks in their second away Tri-Nations clash in Johannesburg Saturday. "

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Right turn goes wrong (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:48:58 GMT

Two people were flown to hospital in a critical condition and another 12 were treated for injuries after an collision between a truck and a taxi on Heidelberg Road, Johannesburg.

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