Khune humbled by nominations
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 12:20:58 -0700 | sports-news
Nominated for four awards, including footballer of the season, to be presented at Sunday's Premier Soccer League annual awards ceremony, Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune says he would not have been there without the help of his entire team. I'm...
Kruger goes dry
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 11:23:24 -0700 | sports-news
Four artificial water holes in the Kruger National Park will be demolished to prevent ecological problems, the park said on Wednesday. "Artificial water holes, where water did not previously occur, have led to numerous ecological problems such as erosion and...
Cops lose whistle-blower info on website
Source: News 24
Rustenburg :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 11:22:17 -0700 | technology-news
The police website, like other government entities, is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (Sita). Divisional head responsible for government solutions, Daniel Mashao, said information posted by citizens alerting police about crime had been left on the police site...
Complaints against insurers reach 9 000
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 11:22:12 -0700 | sports-news
At least 9 000 complaints were filed against short-term insurers last year, the industry's ombudsman Dennis Jooste said on Wednesday. This represented a rise of 1.7% from 2011, he said in a statement. "Most of the complaints received.....Jooste said motor...
Kirsten hopes for big finish
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 11:21:57 -0700 | sports-news
Gary Kirsten has said he wants to leave his job as Proteas coach 'with a bang' by winning the ICC Champions Trophy next month. Speaking to The Star's website , Kirsten said he was determined to end his coaching tenure...
Climate 'spurred human innovation'
Source: BBC
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 10:54:49 -0700 | green-news
Climate change 'spurred modern human behaviour' Sites in southern Africa preserve a rich record of early human culture Abrupt climate change in Africa helped trigger technological and cultural advances in early modern humans, according to new research.
AmaZulu trigger exodus
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 10:05:12 -0700 | sports-news
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Stanley Kgatla is among 12 players that are headed for the exit door at AmaZulu during the off-season, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 30-year-old was placed on the transfer list as Usuthu looked to plan...
ConCourt to rule on magistrates' dispute
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 10:04:58 -0700 | sports-news
The Constitutional Court will hand down judgment on Thursday, in a matter involving a dispute about the salary increases of regional magistrates and regional court presidents. On 19 February, the Constitutional Court heard an application for confirmation and variation of...
Contractor found using sewage water
Source: News 24
Welkom :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 10:04:46 -0700 | sports-news
Labour inspectors have clamped down on a Free State contractor using sewage water to suppress dust, while building a new road, an official said on Wednesday. "The employer was immediately issued with a prohibition notice to stop using the dirty...
R40bn budget to sell Joburg
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 10:04:26 -0700 | sports-news
The City of Johannesburg's 2013 budget was aimed at creating growth and an inclusive spatial environment, the mayoral committee for finance said on Wednesday. "The budget presented today will result in fundamental changes to the financial structure of Johannesburg, and...
Marques to fly with Birds again
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 08:24:19 -0700 | sports-news
Zeca Marques will be retained as head coach of Moroka Swallows next season, the club's CEO Leon Prins has confirmed, despite the Birds failing to qualify to defend their MTN8 cup title. Prins said on Wednesday that Marques had achieved...
Michael Casey's FX Horizons: Don't be fooled: Gold is no currency
Source: MarketWatch
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 08:20:02 -0700 | business-news
Gold versus the dollar Gold prices have gyrated while the value of the dollar has been relatively stable. Many of those people are still buying that story, but at the cost of a 25% loss from that 2011 peak. The...
Ralepelle next to leave Loftus?
Source: News 24
Springbok :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 07:38:42 -0700 | sports-news
SuperSport Pretoria - Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle could be the latest player to leave the Bulls after a massive offer from France looks too difficult to refuse. According to the supersport.com website , Ralepelle would become the latest big name...
Team-mates stand up for Steyn
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 07:38:29 -0700 | sports-news
Fast bowler Dale Steyn has received backing from his past and present Proteas teammates after England's bowling coach said James Anderson is more skilful than the No 1-ranked SA Test bowler. David Saker's comments caused a stir on Monday when...
Fitness 'a requirement' for traffic cops
Source: News 24
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2013-05-22 07:38:18 -0700 | sports-news
An advert for trainee positions at the KwaZulu-Natal transport department specified that a stringent physical assessment was required, a commission of inquiry heard in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday. Applicant Njabulo Manqele had been quick to criticise the KZN government for giving...
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