SA’s democracy slipping - survey

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Key indicators of democracy have slipped since 2008 according to the latest South Africa Survey.

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Girl, 7, missing out on education

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Seven-year-old Sheila van Wyk has never been to school because she has no birth certificate.

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Manuel: Nationalisation not an option

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Nationalisation is not an option for the mining sector, Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said.

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A divorce can never be good for children

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Children suffer when their parents’ marriage ends – no matter how amicable the split, researchers say.

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Oldest animal ever found in Namibia?

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This could just be our earliest ancestor – a sponge-like creature that lived three-quarters-of-a-billion years ...

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US stocks slip

US stocks are edging lower as talks drag on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerit ...

Rangie Evoque is a superb machine

Fans worried that Tata's takeover would spoil the brand can breath a sight of relief.