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George’s R80m Waste-water Recycling Plant On Track For Soccer World Cup

11th March 2010

George’s R80- million waste-water recycling plant, which will be able to process 10 megalitres of water a day, will be completed in May, ahead of the Fifa World Cup when the Japanese team will base itself at Fancourt.

Manuel Chosen For High-level Un Job

10th March 2010

Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel has been named to serve on the United Nations Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.

Riding Durban's Stadium Skycar

10th March 2010

With their World Cup stadium now complete and already hosting football matches, Durban residents cannot seem to get enough of the one-of-a-kind SkyCar that travels up and down the now famous arch of the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Marthinus Nominated For Top Un Job

10th March 2010

President Jacob Zuma has nominated Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk for the post of the United Nations' new climate chief. Van Schalkwyk has been tipped as a strong contender to take over from Yvo De Boer, who announced his resignation last month.

Inset: Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and Planning Minister Trevor Manuel look on as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon greets Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, in Cape Town in February 2009 (Photo: Department of International Relations and Cooperation)

‘miracle’ As Skydiver Survives 1000m Fall

10th March 2010

A King William’s Town woman miraculously survived a near-fatal plunge after plummeting about 1000 metres to the ground during a failed skydive in Grahamstown at the weekend.

Zuma Wraps Up Successful Uk Trip

9th March 2010

President Jacob Zuma arrived back in South Africa on Friday after a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, where he shared international priorities with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and reached agreement on a number of bilateral issues.

Inset: South African President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by African Rainbow Minerals executive chairman Patrice Motsepe, meets with Lord Mandelson, UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, London, 5 March 2010. (Photo © Department of International Relations and Cooperation)

What Your Nose Says About You

9th March 2010

Supersleuths have found a highly successful way of tracking down terrorists, illegal immigrants, fraudsters and identity thieves: by scanning their noses.

Three Oudtshoorn Cyclists Killed

9th March 2010

Three cyclists from Oudtshoorn, who were riding with a group of about nine, were killed early this morning when a bakkie ploughed into them on the R62 near Calitzdorp while apparently overtaking a truck.

Eastern Cape Residents In Last Ditch Bid To Stop Nuclear Plant

8th March 2010

Concerned residents of one of the Eastern Cape’s most pristine stretches of coastline are planning a court battle of David and Goliath proportions in a last-ditch effort to stave off parastatal Eskom’s attempts to build a massive nuclear power

Tourism Chief In Line For Un Job?

8th March 2010

Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has been tipped as a strong contender to take over from United Nations climate chief Yvo de Boer.

Cycling: South Africa’s Hunter Wins Again In Spain

8th March 2010

South Africa's Robert Hunter won his second consecutive stage of the Tour of Murcia in southeastern Spain on Thursday, with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong five seconds back in 35th place.

Rain Boosts Dams, But Water Remains Scarce

6th March 2010

Good rains of up to 77mm on the Garden Route over the past couple of days have left most towns with enough water to comfortably meet the deadlines by which their augmentation schemes will be completed.

Probe Into Teen’s Death Jump From Bakkie Completed

6th March 2010

Police have completed their investigation into the death of British teenager Maya Tankaria, who apparently jumped from a moving vehicle on the N2 highway near Mossel Bay on January 5.

Zuma Challenges Britain's 2010 Scepticism

4th March 2010

President Jacob Zuma has dispelled British media reports about South Africa not being in a position to host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup and assured Britons that South Africa has stringent safety and security measures in place for the tournament.

Grand Ladies Of The Road Raise Funds For Schools

4th March 2010

Thirty Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz and Bentley luxury cars descended on the Garden Route yesterday as part of this year’s South African Rally.

Zuma Gives Final Word On Future Of Mines

3rd March 2010

The ruling party has no plans to nationalise the mining sector, despite calls from ANC Youth League chief Julius Malema, according to President Jacob Zuma.

Residential Property Bounces Back

3rd March 2010

South Africa's home market is arguably past its worst as demand grows off the dismal lows of early 2009 and the acceleration in house price inflation continues, says FNB.

120 000 Extra Flights During The World Cup

3rd March 2010

The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) have announced plans for an extra 120 000 flights over the World Cup period.

10 Million Tourists To Visit Sa In 2010

3rd March 2010

A record 10 million tourists are expected to pass through South Africa's ports of entry this year, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

Private Power Producers On The Cards

3rd March 2010

State company Eskom can no longer be regarded as South Africa's sole energy provider and will "very shortly" sign co-generation agreements with independent power producers, says Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan.