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Seven accused of stealing R1.2m
May 17 2013 at 09:21

The Hawks have nabbed seven people accused of stealing R1.2m meant for community projects in the Northern Cape.

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A mine worker is seen underground at Lonmin's Karee mine in Rustenburg. File photo: Reuters

Lonmin miners report for duty
May 16 2013 at 05:54

Workers at a Lonmin mine in Rustenburg have returned to work after union leaders called off an illegal strike.

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Minister appeals to Lonmin strikers
May 16 2013 at 04:59

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has urged Lonmin’s striking miners to consider the consequences of their actions.

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Lonmin miners gather at the Wonderkop stadium. File photo: Phill Magakoe

Lonmin wildcat strike over
May 15 2013 at 16:41

Striking workers at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana in the North West have resolved to return to work immediately.

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Striking Lonmin miners gather at the place where 34 miners died in Marikana. Photo: Tiro Ramatlhatse

Shots ring out at Marikana meeting
May 15 2013 at 15:00

Six shots were fired inside the Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana while striking miners were gathering for a meeting.

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Striking Lonmin mine workers sit outside Rowland shaft in Marikana next to the Wonderkop stadium. Picture: Tiro Ramatlhatse

Lonmin strikers want NUM out
May 15 2013 at 14:55

The wildcat strike at Lonmin's platinum mine in Marikana will continue until workers' demands are met, a worker said.

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File photo: A picture taken from a police video shows striking miners lining up at a koppie near Marikana.

Lonmin could not negotiate, says lawyer
May 15 2013 at 12:41

It was not safe for Lonmin officials to approach striking miners gathered on a hill in Marikana last year, the firm’s lawyer said.

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Lonmin: It’s like a fight for control
May 15 2013 at 12:11

Lonmin officials say talks to end the wildcat strike by miners in Marikana have started in earnest.

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A ranger charges a wild elephant in the video footage that has gone viral on social media networks. Frame grab: YouTube

Bush guide sorry for charging elephant
May 15 2013 at 12:10

A game ranger has asked for forgiveness after being video-taped charging an elephant.

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Poacher wounded in Kruger Park
May 15 2013 at 11:06

A rhino poacher has been wounded in a shootout with rangers in the Pretoriuskop section of the Kruger National Park.

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NUM must leave in peace - Amcu
May 15 2013 at 10:40

The wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine continued as workers demanded the departure of NUM.

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Lonmin strikers gather at stadium
May 15 2013 at 10:37

Striking Lonmin workers - some wielding knobkerries - have marched to the Wonderkop stadium for a feedback meeting.

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White crosses erected by the DA mark the spots where 34 miners were shot dead near Marikana last year. File photo: Tiro Ramatlhatse

Lonmin strikers issue ultimatum
May 15 2013 at 07:56

Amcu has given Lonmin mining bosses an ultimatum: choose between productivity or the National Union of Mineworkers.

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State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele. File photo: Jeffrey Abrahams

Cwele: I didn’t stop Gupta probe
May 15 2013 at 07:57

State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele denies halting a probe into the Gupta family’s alleged undue influence on the government.

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An invitation to the Guptas' wedding, which included six containers filled with exotic goodies. Photo: Brenton Geach

Cops blow up Gupta gift
May 15 2013 at 07:51

So exotic was the invitation to the Gupta wedding that the North West police commissioner summoned her bomb squad.

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Guide fired after charging elephant
May 14 2013 at 13:11

[VIDEO] A guide who was filmed charging on foot towards an elephant at the Kruger National Park has been dismissed.

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A police officer fires shots to disperse miners at Lonmin's Marikana operation. File photo: Reuters

Mpofu: Police formed line before attack
May 14 2013 at 12:32

The Farlam Commission has heard how police officers “positioned themselves for an attack” during the Marikana unrest.

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A Marikana neighbour of slain twin brothers Andile and Ayanda Menzi relives Saturdays shooting that also left a woman and a child injured. Picture: Tiro Ramatlhatse

Fear grips Marikana after murders
May 14 2013 at 10:45

Fear has again gripped residents of Marikana following a bloody weekend in which twin brothers and an Amcu member were killed.

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President Jacob Zuma. File photo: Masi Losi

‘Guptas used food to influence meeting’
May 14 2013 at 09:39

The Guptas has been accused of distributing food parcels at an ANC meeting to sway decisions in favour of Jacob Zuma.

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Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld. Photo: Facebook

Singer’s python image causes uproar
May 14 2013 at 09:06

Singer Bobby van Jaarsveld has sparked controversy with a picture of a 4m python and a warthog on his Facebook page.

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Seven accused of stealing R1.2m May 17 2013 at 09:21

Lonmin miners report for duty May 16 2013 at 05:54

Minister appeals to Lonmin strikers May 16 2013 at 04:59

Lonmin wildcat strike over May 15 2013 at 16:41

Shots ring out at Marikana meeting May 15 2013 at 15:00

Lonmin strikers want NUM out May 15 2013 at 14:55

Lonmin could not negotiate, says lawyer May 15 2013 at 12:41

Lonmin: It’s like a fight for control May 15 2013 at 12:11

Bush guide sorry for charging elephant May 15 2013 at 12:10

Poacher wounded in Kruger Park May 15 2013 at 11:06

NUM must leave in peace - Amcu May 15 2013 at 10:40

Lonmin strikers gather at stadium May 15 2013 at 10:37

Lonmin strikers issue ultimatum May 15 2013 at 07:56

Cwele: I didn’t stop Gupta probe May 15 2013 at 07:57

Cops blow up Gupta gift May 15 2013 at 07:51

Guide fired after charging elephant May 14 2013 at 13:11

Mpofu: Police formed line before attack May 14 2013 at 12:32

Fear grips Marikana after murders May 14 2013 at 10:45

‘Guptas used food to influence meeting’ May 14 2013 at 09:39

Singer’s python image causes uproar May 14 2013 at 09:06

Seven accused of stealing R1.2m
May 17 2013 at 09:21

Lonmin miners report for duty
May 16 2013 at 05:54

Minister appeals to Lonmin strikers
May 16 2013 at 04:59

Lonmin wildcat strike over
May 15 2013 at 16:41

Shots ring out at Marikana meeting
May 15 2013 at 15:00

Lonmin strikers want NUM out
May 15 2013 at 14:55

Lonmin could not negotiate, says lawyer
May 15 2013 at 12:41

Lonmin: It’s like a fight for control
May 15 2013 at 12:11

Bush guide sorry for charging elephant
May 15 2013 at 12:10

Poacher wounded in Kruger Park
May 15 2013 at 11:06

NUM must leave in peace - Amcu
May 15 2013 at 10:40

Lonmin strikers gather at stadium
May 15 2013 at 10:37

Lonmin strikers issue ultimatum
May 15 2013 at 07:56

Cwele: I didn’t stop Gupta probe
May 15 2013 at 07:57

Cops blow up Gupta gift
May 15 2013 at 07:51

Guide fired after charging elephant
May 14 2013 at 13:11

Mpofu: Police formed line before attack
May 14 2013 at 12:32

Fear grips Marikana after murders
May 14 2013 at 10:45

‘Guptas used food to influence meeting’
May 14 2013 at 09:39

Singer’s python image causes uproar
May 14 2013 at 09:06