ABI strike ends
The Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) accepted a wage increase offer from Amalgamated Beverage Industries, ending a seven-week-long strike. 1 Comments
ConCourt approached on Selebi witness
The state security ministry was expected to file papers in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg to prevent an ex-intelligence official from testifying in the Jackie Selebi corruption trial. 16 Comments
NGO blames govt for Balfour violence
Renewed violence at the Siyathemba Township in Balfour, Mpumalanga, is the government's fault, the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (Cormsa) said. 37 Comments
Steyn praises new coach Corrie
Dale Steyn produced on Monday one of the best spells by a fast bowler on Indian soil, generally regarded as a graveyard for speed merchants. 10 Comments
Police arrest 590 suspects in crime blitz
Police say they arrested 590 suspects for a range of offences during a crime-busting operation in Soweto and surrounding areas at the weekend. 7 Comments
'Unlicensed drivers will be fined'
Gauteng chief magistrate Daniel Thulare will be referred to the Magistrates' Commission for saying drivers can drive without a licence, the transport ministry said. 27 Comments
Threats on 2010 World Cup will be punished
People who threaten to disrupt the much awaited soccer world cup in June will face the full might of the law, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa warned. 28 CommentsFeatured Opinion
A selfish, predatory practice
Justice Malala: Let us not beat about the bush here. The issue is not who President Jacob Zuma sleeps with and how many times he does so. That is not what necessitates an apology.
Off-duty cop shoots intruder
An off-duty police officer shot and wounded a man who jumped over the fence into his garden in Strubens Valley, west of Johannesburg. 0 Comments
US freezes HIV spending
A US decision to freeze spending on treatment for HIV in several African countries has prompted concern that some of the gains made against the Aids epidemic since 2003 could be reversed.
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Ten soldiers killed in north Yemen clashes
Ten Yemeni soldiers have been killed, most of them by snipers, and 18 wounded in a fresh outbreak of fighting with Shiite rebels in north Yemen, a military official said.
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8 Feb. 2010: Day in Pictures
Steyn rips through India batting
Dale Steyn bowled with fierce pace and control to return a career best seven for 51 and take South Africa close to victory over India on the third day of the first Test in Nagpur.
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Beer wars intensify
Castle Lite is winning the battle of South Africa's premium beer wars, with Amstel a close second.
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Brangelina at the SuperBowl
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie looked "perfectly happy" at the SuperBowl.
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We are all migrants
Really and truly happily married
Marriage is in dire need of good publicity. With divorce rates sky high, Big Love getting presidential attention, and open and serial monogamous relationships becoming increasingly mainstream, I am an anomaly: I am happily committed in a modern marriage. A companionate friendship it's called. We share interests in each other and in our children: our shared project. 4 Comments
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The Public on the President’s lovelife
Before going on a two day holiday President Zuma admitted fathering his twentieth child with Sonono Khoza. Times LIVE asked a selection of ordinary citizens their opinion of polygamy and the President’s extra marital conduct. Play AudioWe are all migrants
Refiloe Lepere went to see "Songs of Migration" - listen as she speaks to Zanele Sabela about her impressions of the play. The production is on at the Market Theatre until February 21. Play Audio- Gauteng Health is not broke
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Polygamy is teamwork
Cultural expert and lecturer at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Ndela Ntshangase says polygamy is selflessness in practice. Play Audio
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Political Notebook#17: Jacob Zuma’s love child scandal
In this week’s episode of the Political Notebook, The Times’ editor Ray Hartley speaks to the Times deputy editor Sthembiso Msomi about President Jacob Zuma ’s love child scandal and the public outrage it has sparked.Cartoons by Zapiro
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