South Africa

Billions for books

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
More than a billion rand has been spent on community libraries in South Africa since 2007, the National Library said yesterday. [ Full Story... ]

De Lille position

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
ID leader Patricia de Lille will join the Western Cape government as Social Development MEC, Premier Helen Zille said yesterday. [ Full Story... ]

Bees may walk Subscribe today for premium content

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
Blue Bulls prop Bees Roux appears almost certain to walk away scot free from any drunk driving conviction. [ Full Story... ]

Fuel strike forces people to break law with self-service Subscribe today for premium content

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
IT is illegal for members of the public to fill up their vehicles with petrol at garages. [ Full Story... ]

How police almost lost forensics unit Subscribe today for premium content

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
A secret document intercepted by the SAPS in London alerted National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele to the imminent outsourcing of the entire police forensics unit. [ Full Story... ]

Eye on perverts

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
No ONE would be allowed to take "inappropriate" pictures at the annual Reed Dance at Enyokeni Palace next weekend, the provincial Arts and Culture department said yesterday. [ Full Story... ]

Threats not on

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
A BLUFF woman has been found guilty of strike intimidation by the Durban Regional Court. [ Full Story... ]

HIV-Aids sermon

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
A CLERIC has angered his flock by preaching that Jesus Christ was HIV-positive. [ Full Story... ]

I'm not the bilker, says Biko after hotel bill finally paid Subscribe today for premium content

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
"It wasn't me," says Hlumelo Biko about reports in The Independent on Saturday last week that he was being sought by an upmarket Port Elizabeth boutique hotel for refusing to pay a bill of almost R32 000 he racked up over a three-night stay. [ Full Story... ]

Selebi to appeal over his conviction

2010-09-04 06:00:00 Edition 1
Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi has asked his lawyers to tell "authorities" that his corruption prosecution may have been improper, according to a statement attributed to him yesterday. [ Full Story... ]

Boston Terriers Subscribe today for premium content

2010-08-28 06:00:00 Edition 1
THE Boston Terrier Club is meeting today at DHS Old Boys Club, Gainsborough Drive, Durban North, at 11.30am. All welcome, further information from Brian at 083 265 1159. [ Full Story... ]

Costly probes to trip up tenderpreneurs Subscribe today for premium content

2010-08-21 06:00:00 Edition 1
IT can cost R1.69 million to investigate the awarding of a multimillion-rand tender. [ Full Story... ]

Local doctor off to Yale programme Subscribe today for premium content

2010-08-21 06:00:00 Edition 1
Dr Thembi Xulu flew off to the US last weekend. [ Full Story... ]