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Written by Natasha Nel
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:09 |
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Two years after the initial wave of xenophobic attacks that left 62 dead and 150 000 displaced, South Africa now seems to be in danger of repeating history. A number of recent violent activities have been linked to xenophobia, including the murder of a Somali tuck shop owner and a man from Ghana.
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Sports
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Written by Paul Herman
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:25 |
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I’ve been thinking about this topic long before I ever considered writing about it. Like everyone else, or at least most of us I hope, I enjoyed my World Cup. I was privileged enough to have tickets to quite a few games, in three different cities no less, and even had the audacity to give my last ticket to my sister, who probably knows as much about football as I do about pottery. But it was my greatly anticipated trip to Bloemfontein to watch my country play against France in their last game of the 2010 World Cup which excited me most, for obvious reasons of course, but also for one I had not anticipated; one which inspired me to write.
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Opinions
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Written by Carrie Timlin
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:16 |
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I’m not a sports fan or a patriot. This is why when I was wrapped in a Bafana Bafana scarf, seated in front of the television and saw Tshabalala score the first goal of the World Cup, I was surprised to find myself filled with a sense of great pride. I hold this feeling directly responsible for what happened next.
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Written by Tarryn Steenekamp
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:27 |
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Fresh from its successful hosting of Africa’s first FIFA World Cup, South Africa seeks a bright and captivating challenge. The mouth-watering prospect of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games will be next on the agenda for our Rainbow Nation, but which of our respectable cities will earn the right to submit a bid for the influential event?
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Arts & entertainment
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Written by Rachel Mazower
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:22 |
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UPON entrance into Grahamstown in June/July, visitors were greeted by signs reading "Welcome to AMAZ!NG". I am delighted to report that this year’s Standard Bank National Arts Festival did not disappoint. The event is an annual showcase of South Africa’s best talent and creativity in dance, theatre, visual art, music and all those bits and pieces in between. Grahamstown is a lovely little place and the entire town (which is home to several schools and, of course, Rhodes University) is transformed into a performance and exhibition space for the occasion.
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Written by Gosia Podgorska
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:16 |
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup: The build up took five years; the event took one month. While there may have been various shadows of doubt cast upon our country, one of the largest obstacles to overcome was crime. Despite the scepticism, our mzansi showed the world that we could control crime, fo sho. Yet, with the departure of the month-long ke nako feeling, it’s time to turn our paint-chipped faces to reality. Is it time to fear again?
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Written by Tatenda Goredema
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:17 |
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A FEW weeks ago an article appeared in the Sunday Times which reported on an alleged order given at the SABC by the head of News to ban any news items or interviews with the erstwhile president of the republic, Mr Thabo Mbeki. Since being "recalled" by the ruling party President Mbeki has largely been quiet and has virtually disappeared from public view, and his name has been skipped over by the current administration at auspicious occasions such as the State of the Nation as if he never existed. Whether the reports are true or not is debatable, but one cannot deny that there seems to be an attempt by the ruling party to wash away the remnants of Mbeki’s regime and his years in power.
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Written by Varsity Newspaper
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:10 |
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The South African Federation Against Copyright Theft (SAFACT) and the Business Software Alliance (BSA) came up trumps when asked to support our "UCT respects copyright" Quiz. Both organisations immediately approached their members, who have offered a range of amazing prizes.
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