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18 May, 2012

Fugitive given ‘get out of jail free card’

Anger as Czech witness offered immunity for clues on Lolly Jackson murder case. Go to: Fugitive given 'get out of jail free card' … [Read more...]


New rules to fight truancy in schools

A NATIONAL policy, which re-asserts parents' responsibility to ensure that their children attend school regularly, will be implemented next year. Go to: New rules to fight truancy in schools … [Read more...]


Teen upbeat as solo world voyage ends

When waterlogged 16-year-old Abby Sunderland crawled out of her yacht and on to the dock at Cape Town's Harbour yesterday, her quest to become the youngest person to sail solo non-stop around the world officially came to an end. Go to: Teen upbeat as solo world voyage ends … [Read more...]


Final seconds of death bus

Driver to appear in court on culpable homicide as number of fatalities climbs. Go to: Final seconds of death bus … [Read more...]


SANDF ‘adopts’ Rosita ‘Tree baby’ Rosita visits, after 10 years

TEN years ago, on March 1, a Mozambican woman gave birth to her daughter while hanging in a tree over raging floods. Go to: SANDF 'adopts' Rosita 'Tree baby' Rosita visits, after 10 years … [Read more...]


Police intensify the hunt for Lolly’s killer

Police were today still searching for the man who shot dead Teazers boss Lolly Jackson, Gauteng police said. Go to: Police intensify the hunt for Lolly's killer … [Read more...]


Man killed outside court

A gang member was gunned down outside the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court where he had attended his brother's court appearance. Go to: Man killed outside court … [Read more...]


22 die in bus disaster

18 adults, 4 children killed as long-distance carrier plunges down embarkment. Go to: 22 die in bus disaster … [Read more...]


Sisulu proposes national military service for SA’s unemployed youth

National military service is set to be introduced as a way of instilling discipline and patriotism in the country's youth, who make up nearly half the South African population and comprise the majority of people who are unemployed. Go to: Sisulu proposes national military service for SA's unemployed youth … [Read more...]


Oh deer – sport fans’ rallying cry gets real

The rallying cry of the basketball team the Milwaukee Bucks - "fear the deer" - turned into a punchline when two deer burst through the glass doors of a restaurant as patrons watched the Bucks in a play-off game. Go to: Oh deer - sport fans' rallying cry gets real … [Read more...]


Tough competition at Argus schools quiz

THE FIRST round of the Cape Argus High Schools Quiz has kicked off and defending champions Belgravia High School have made a winning return in defence of their title. Go to: Tough competition at Argus schools quiz … [Read more...]


Refugee centre on six-month reprieve

THE OPERATION of the Department of Home Affairs' refugee reception centre in Maitland is unconstitutional, the Western Cape High Court has ruled. Go to: Refugee centre on six-month reprieve … [Read more...]


Viewers flock to sign up for TopTV

THE DEMAND for the newest satellite television offering has been so high that the company behind the venture has had to order thousands of additional decoders and double its call centre staff. Go to: Viewers flock to sign up for TopTV … [Read more...]


Commuter fares could quadruple in rail strike

RAIL commuters could be forced to spend almost four times more for public transport this month, should a planned rail strike over wages go ahead next week. Go to: Commuter fares could quadruple in rail strike … [Read more...]


Captain and wife leap to their death

South African police are making arrangements with South Korean authorities to repatriate the bodies of a ship's captain and his wife who drowned off Durban harbour. Go to: Captain and wife leap to their death … [Read more...]


Post office robbed by fake cops

FOUR men pretending to be police officers held up an employee at the Hout Bay post office this morning and robbed it of an undisclosed amount of cash. Go to: Post office robbed by fake cops … [Read more...]


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