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Topnews, Press Review, South Africa
23. April 2009
SA’s poll triumph as voters usher in new political era
A RECORD number of South Africans went to the polls yesterday in an election that showcased SA’s democracy and went off smoothly in spite of a few logistical glitches and poor weather in some areas....
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22. April 2009
Mandela votes in Houghton
Former SA president Nelson Mandela, 91, voted this morning at 11:30 am at his voting station in Houghton, Johannesburg. This was Madiba's fourth national and provincial vote since 1994 when he was...
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22. April 2009
'SA elections the most competitive since 1994'
Political analysts say the changes in the South African political landscape over the past five months have made this year's elections the most competitive since 1994. The analysts believe that the...
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15. April 2009
15 April 1996: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission begins
On 15 April 1996, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, under Chairman Archbishop Desmond Tutu, began its first formal hearings in East London. The South African TRC was set up by...
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27. March 2009
Bafana packed with firepower
For the first time in a long while, Joel Santana has plenty of attacking options for Saturday's Nelson Mandela Challenge between South Africa and Norway (Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, 3pm). Benni...
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27. March 2009
SA bestows National Orders
Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro and astute businessman and former politician Cyril Ramaphosa are amongst the 28 recipients of the prestigious National Orders from the South African government on 27...
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27. March 2009
Gautrain drives employment growth
The Gautrain is expected to create about 148 000 direct, indirect and induced jobs over the next twenty years. Of this, a total of 93 000 direct, indirect and induced employment will be created...
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