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ANC vs ANC

Times LIVE - ‎22 minutes ago‎
PRO THE PROTEST: Organisers of today's planned takeover of Luthuli House meet at the Reef Hotel in downtown Johannesburg yesterday.
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Hair-raising class action hits a nerve

Independent Online - ‎20 hours ago‎
Pupils find themselves in a class war that should have ended with apartheid, writes Malaika wa Azania. The events of the past few days have demonstrated just how the ANC-led democratic government has betrayed the born-free generation.
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Lobby groups threaten court action over Gordhan arrest

Eyewitness News - ‎11 minutes ago‎
The NPA has been urged to give an undertaking not to arrest Pravin Gordhan without prior warning. Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan at a function in Cape Town.
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Crime overall has improved — but contact crimes have risen

BDlive - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
NOTABLE progress had been made in reducing 17 community reported crimes in 2015-16 but contact crimes such as murder showed an increase, the South African Police Service registrar of crime statistics reported Friday.
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16 injured in Potchefstroom taxi crash

Independent Online - ‎17 hours ago‎
Potchefstroom - Sixteen people were injured when two minibus taxis collided on the N12 about 30km from Potchefstroom in North West on Sunday morning, paramedics said.
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Tensions rise in Germany's Turkish diaspora, mirroring splits in Turkey

Business Insider - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
BERLIN/COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Ercan Karakoyun has long played a prominent role in Berlin's Turkish community, promoting education and dialogue among Muslims and Germans of other faiths.
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Pope proclaims dispenser of mercy Mother Teresa a saint

Eyewitness News - ‎10 hours ago‎
Mother Theresa was declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis on Sunday. Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with Calcutta's poor, speaks at a press conference in Washington, DC 13 ...
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Obama says security ties with Turkey undiminished since coup bid

swissinfo.ch - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the environment and climate change at the 20th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada, U.S.

Britain's Brexit minister to set out more detail on plans for future EU ties

eNCA - ‎4 hours ago‎
FILE: Britain's minister in charge of exiting the European Union will set out more detail on the government's plans for Brexit in a statement to parliament.
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Obama Plays Down Confrontation With China Over His Plane's Stairs

New York Times - ‎25 minutes ago‎
HANGZHOU, China - When Air Force One taxied to a stop here on Saturday afternoon, American and Chinese officials had already engaged in a lengthy, heated dispute over the most mundane of issues: How would the president depart his plane?
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Uhuru to lead EA leaders at Ntimama burial

Daily Nation - ‎11 hours ago‎
Fibal touches at the rural home of the late William Ole Ntimama on September 4, 2016 ahead of his burial. PHOTO | GEORGE SAYAGIE | NATION MEDIA GROUP.
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Gabon's media crackdown leaves people searching for loved ones unided

eNCA - ‎10 hours ago‎
Supporters of Gabonese opposition leader Jean Ping face security forces (unseen) blocking the demonstration trying to reach the electoral commission in Libreville on 31 August 2016.
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Oshiomhole: Gov urges Edo residents to seek God for his successor

Pulse Nigeria - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has urged residents of the state to seek God and pray in choosing the next Governor of the State.
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DSS smashes kidnap gangs, nabs Boko Haram IED specialist

Daily Trust - ‎24 minutes ago‎
The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday said it had smashed several kidnap gangs and terrorist elements in recent operations across the country.
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Ramaphosa: Members of the police must remember to protect themselves

Eyewitness News - ‎13 hours ago‎
Ramaphosa was speaking at the SAPS commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty in the past year. Police members stand in line at the march held by tripartite alliance at the Kgosi Mampuru.
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South Africa: Police Reaffirm Commitment to Curb Crime

AllAfrica.com - ‎14 hours ago‎
Pretoria - The Ministry of Police says it will continue its efforts to ensure that the people of South Africa are and do feel safe.

Transnet crash: Brown sends her condolences

Independent Online - ‎14 hours ago‎
Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has conveyed her condolences to the families of a Transnet train driver and a train assistant who died when a train comprising of three locomotives derailed between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in the ...
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Petrol tanker explodes near Tshwane depot

Times LIVE - ‎16 hours ago‎
The fuel tanker that exploded at Waltloo fuel depot in Pretoria. Picture: CICA Crime Intelligence Facebook. Save & Share. Email · Print.
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Petrol, diesel down from Wednesday

Eyewitness News - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
Petrol will decrease by 18 cents a litre, diesel by up to 49 cents and paraffin by up to 63 cents. Petrol Picture: Katharyn Williams-Jaftha/EWN.
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ISS encouraged by Khomotso Phahlane leadership role in Saps

Eyewitness News - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
The ISS Gareth Newham says Phahlane has conducted a full assessment of the police's management structures. Acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Pahlane arrives in Vuwani for readiness briefing and addressed the media later.
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South Africa Minister Urges Review of Gupta Account Closures

Bloomberg - ‎Sep 1, 2016‎
A South African cabinet committee called for a judicial review to consider creating a state bank and probe the mandates of banking oversight bodies after the nation's four biggest lenders said they would stop doing business with a family that has ties ...
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You can rent-to-own property in South Africa – this is how it works

BusinessTech - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
In certain market conditions, when banks are tight on credit, the knock-on effect this has on property affordability can see many buyers unable to purchase a home in the traditional way.
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Dropbox hack and the password security conundrum

TechTarget - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
The Dropbox hack is the latest reminder that the end is near for traditional authentication methods. Also in Searchlight: VMware comes at cloud from a new direction.
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ARK paid expansion released, ARK still in Early Access

Gamespresso - ‎10 hours ago‎
Developers Studio Wildcard have controversially released paid content for ARK: Survival Evolved while the main game remains in Steam's Early Access.
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Elon's Embarrassing Gaffe Dampens Facebook's (FB) Internet Initiative

Wall Street Pit - ‎16 hours ago‎
Last month, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) announced new plans to provide broadband connection to selected African nations. The initiative is also designed to offer connectivity to the Middle East and Europe.
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The Maingear R1 Razer Edition is the liquid-cooled desktop PC of your dreams

TechSpot - ‎8 hours ago‎
With IFA 2016 in full swing, you'd think that Razer wouldn't have much new to showcase but that's not the case. The gaming accessory specialist somehow found time to inject its notebooks with Kaby Lake and Pascal hardware, introduce a new ManO'War ...
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SA's top comedians honoured at Savanna Comics' Choice Awards

Channel 24 - ‎18 hours ago‎
Johannesburg - South Africa confirmed its place on the cutting edge of comedy on Saturday night, as 10 of the country's funniest citizens walked away with the most prestigious award local comedy has to offer - a beautifully crafted Waldo statuette.
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The First Look At Mrs. Potts In 'Beauty And The Beast' Remake Is Damn Creepy

Elite Daily - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
The First Look At Mrs. Potts In 'Beauty And The Beast' Remake Is Damn Creepy. Share. Hope Schreiber. in Film. Sep 2, 2016 5:19pm.

NWest doing well in tourism, says tourism MEC

Citizen - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
The Department of Tourism tweeted this image encourging tourists to visit the North West provinice. Picture: @Tourism_gov_za. The tourism MEC was speaking at the launch of the provincial tourism month at the Vredefort Dome.
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Tbo Touch and Gareth Cliff join forces

Channel 24 - ‎22 hours ago‎
From left: Duduzani Zuma, Tokyo Sexwale, Gareth Cliff, Fikile Mbalula and Touch at the launch of Touch Central at the Saxon Hotel in Sandhurst.
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Frenchman upsets Nadal in marathon clash

Independent Online - ‎2 hours ago‎
New York - Young Frenchman Lucas Pouille scored a stunning, five-set upset over 14-times grand slam singles champion Rafael Nadal, winning a climactic tiebreak 8-6 to reach the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
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WP have turned corner: Du Preez

Independent Online - ‎19 hours ago‎
Cape Town - As the battle for play-off places intensifies, Western Province looked the part against Currie Cup pacesetters, the Sharks, who suffered their first defeat of the season at Newlands on Saturday.
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CSA set aggressive transformation target

Independent Online - ‎18 hours ago‎
Johannesburg - The Cricket SA board set official transformation targets for the national men's team based on the deliberations of the Cricket SA's (CSA) Cricket and Cricket Pipeline sub-committees at its meeting on Friday.
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Shakes days look numbered

Independent Online - ‎16 hours ago‎
Johannesburg - Shakes Mashaba put on a brave face after his boss, Safa president Danny Jordaan, hinted that his days as Bafana Bafana coach might be numbered.
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Spacecom eyes refund - or a free ride

Independent Online - ‎2 hours ago‎
Cape Canaveral/Jerusalem - Israel's Space Communication said on Sunday it could seek $50 million or a free flight from Elon Musk's SpaceX after a Spacecom communications satellite was destroyed last week by an explosion at SpaceX's Florida launch site ...
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At 82, Jane Goodall embraces modern technology to save planet

News24 - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
Primatologist Jane Goodall speaks at a session of the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Kagame asks RDB to add Lions naming to Kwita Izina

KT Press - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has proposed to officials in charge of National Park Conservation to move from Gorilla naming event to naming lions, to underline the king of the jungle value to the country tourism.
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Decision imminent on fate of world's only wild red wolves

News24 - ‎12 hours ago‎
Raleigh - The fate of the world's remaining wild population of red wolves will be decided soon. The US Fish and Wildlife Service plans to announce in September whether it will maintain, modify or abandon a 30-year effort to return the wolves to the ...
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Meet the world's first identical twin puppies

Mother Nature Network - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
The twin pups were slightly smaller than their siblings at birth, but have now caught up in size. (Photo: Kurt De Cramer). South African veterinarian Kurt De Cramer was performing what he thought was a routine cesarean section on an Irish wolfhound ...

Condom myths and unprotected sex!

Vanguard - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
Most people know about condoms but few acknowlege their relevance. They top family planning items across the world. Meanwhile, whereas condoms are a household name in Nigeria, many people don't use them.
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Record yellow fever vaccination campaign in DR Congo: WHO

Daily Mail - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
Almost eight million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa have been vaccinated against yellow fever in under two weeks, the World Health Organisation announced Friday.
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Nigeria: NCDC Confirms 5 Lassa Fever Cases, One Death

AllAfrica.com - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed five more cases of Lassa fever across four states in the last 11 days. Two cases were reported from Plateau State, one from Rivers, and one each from Bauchi and Gombe, NCDC said in a statement ...
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