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Peace, Human Security and Conflict Prevention in Africa : Proceedings of the UNESCO–ISS Expert Meeting Held in Pretoria, South Africa (Human Security Gateway: All Updates)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:58:08 GMT

As the aftermath of the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States unfolds throughout the world, we are again called upon to renew our efforts both to better understand the nature of the rapidly evolving large-scale risks and threats that can have a major impact on individuals and populations, and to strengthen mobilization of the wide array of actors actually involved in participative...

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'Joburg-Pretoria road is poorly maintained' (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:54:26 GMT

The UDM has written a letter to the South African National Roads Agency complaining about the condition of the N1 highway from Johannesburg to Pretoria.

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Negotiations Resume in Pretoria (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:02:18 GMT

Use our pull-down menus to find more stories web allafrica.com Enter your search terms Submit search form OR subscribers use AllAfrica's Zimbabwe: Negotiations Resume in Pretoria This Page This Page on this article The Publisher's Site (Tshwane)29 August 2008Posted to the web 29 August 2008Luyanda MakapelaPretoriaNegotiations between Zimbabwe's rival political parties, the Zanu-PF and...

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Pretoria Talks Resume as Mugabe Goes for Broke (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:42:43 GMT

TALKS between Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu (PF) and opposition Movement for Democratic (MDC) resume today in Pretoria amid threats by President Robert Mugabe to proceed unilaterally to appoint a cabinet.

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SA Churches Express Concern Over Gay Ruling (Daniel Molokele)

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Johannesburg - Two Christian bodies expressed concern on Friday at a Pretoria High Court ruling that the NG Kerk in Moreleta Park had discriminated against a gay music teacher when it fired him. Both the ACDP and the Apostolic Faith Mission said the right to equality should not trump the right to religious freedom. They expressed disappointment and "serious concern" with the court's decision....

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Blue Bulls smash WP (Planet Rugby)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:03:28 GMT

The Blue Bulls moved back to the top of the Currie Cup table with a comprehensive 37-6 win over Western Province at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday."

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Blue Bulls 6 WP 6 (50 mins) (Keo.co.za)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:07:42 GMT

Keo.co.za brings you live scoring from the Currie Cup game in Pretoria. Bulls - Penalties: Morne Steyn (2). WP - Penalties: Joe Pietersen (2). Blue Bulls - 15 Tiger Mangweni, 14 Akona Ndungane, 13 Wynand Olivier, 12 Wayne Julies, 11 John Mametsa, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Pedrie Wannenburg, 7 Wikus van Heerden (captain), [...]

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Tsvangirai Under Pressure To Sign (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:57:25 GMT

Consultations to conclude Zimbabwe’s stalled talks for a negotiated political settlement commence today in Pretoria, amid reports that South African President Thabo Mbeki may press MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai to sign a proposed deal endorsed by Sadc a fortnight ago.

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Last-ditch bid by Mbeki to save Zim talks (Cape Argus)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:28:40 GMT

President Thabo Mbeki was today launching a last-ditch effort to rescue Zimbabwe's deadlocked power sharing talks after summoning all the key negotiators to Pretoria.

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Whoo-hoo! Dutch Reformed Church must pay damages to gay musician (The Freethinker)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:28:43 GMT

A PRETORIA High Court judge has ordered the Dutch Reformed Church at Moreleta Park to unconditionally apologise to a music teacher it fired because he is in a gay relationship. According to this report today, South African Judge Dion Basson found that the congregation had unfairly discriminated against Johan Strydom when they fired him from their [...]

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Gay teacher must get apology from church (Herald)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:49:16 GMT

A PRETORIA High Court judge has ordered the NG Moreleta Park church to unconditionally apologise to a music teacher it fired three years ago because he was in a gay relationship.

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ATM blasts: explosives expert held (IOL)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:31:32 GMT

A mine explosives expert has been arrested along with three Pretoria residents in connection with a spate of ATM bombings.

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T Mbeki on Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) Working Group meeting (New Government Speeches)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Mbeki chairs Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) Working Group Meeting 29 August 2008 President Thabo Mbeki today met with the Business Unity South Africa Presidential Working Group at the Union Buildings, Pretoria; Tshwane. Government presented an outlook of the economy in the coming years. The presentation noted, amongst others, the creation of almost two million jobs since 2002,...

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Independent Communications Authority on Value Added Network Service (New Government Speeches)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pretoria High Court's ruling that Value Added Network Service can self-provide 29 August 2008 Johannesburg: The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has learnt of the Pretoria High Court's ruling that the Value Added Network Service provider, Altech Autopage may self-provide. ICASA will be studying the contents of the judgment and chart the way forward. All media...

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ATM blasts: explosives expert held (Pretoria News)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:32:44 GMT

A mine explosives expert has been arrested along with three Pretoria residents in connection with a spate of ATM bombings.

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Robbers shoot man in home (IOL)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:23:12 GMT

Pretoria police have reported that a man was shot in the chest after going outside his house to investigate the reason for his wife's screams.

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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.

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South African Court Says Church Acted Illegally In Firing Gay Teacher (Religion Clause)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:17:00 GMT

In South Africa, a Pretoria High Court judge has ruled that a church acted illegally when it fired a music teacher at the church's Art Academy after it found that he was in a homosexual relationship. SABC News today reports that the Court ordered the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk to apologize to Johan Strydom and to pay him damages of 86,000 Rand ($11,000 US). Reporting on arguments in the...

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Church ordered to apologise to gay music teacher (http://www.CelebrityVideoTube.com)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:47:06 GMT

Stuff A Pretoria NG Kerk unfairly discriminated against gay music teacher Johan Strydom when it fired him three years ago, the Pretoria High Court ruled on Thursday. Read the full article here

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PPC Appoints Four Executives to Head SA, Zim Operations (All Africa)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:04:21 GMT

South African-headquartered cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement has announced the appointment of four black executives to head its South African and Zimbabwean operations.

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