March 2012

The Start of the New ANC Tsunami

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 13:36

[iMaverick]

Mathews Phosa. Kgalema Motlanthe. Two members of the ANC's national officials - the top six, willing to put their heads above the parapet with Julius Malema.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201203300853.html

Brazil, India, Country Join New Research Fund

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 13:33

[SciDev.Net]
London -
A new funding mechanism that will encourage countries to collaborate on research without the usual burden of bureaucracy or problems with facilities was announced yesterday.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201203300838.html

Judge Hlophe application dismissed

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 13:32

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe on Friday lost an application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court against previous rulings over his conduct.

Source: 
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012/03/30/judge-hlophe-application-dismissed

International Radio Astronomy Project to Benefit Africa

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 13:19

[allAfrica.com]
Cape Town -
Africa's bid to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio astronomy project could be a powerful driver for socio-economic development, South Africa's Minister for Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, said this week.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201203300826.html

State gets tough on alcohol

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 13:15

The South African government has two weapons in its arsenal to curb alcohol abuse, namely Increased taxes and reduced advertising.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-state-gets-tough-on-alcohol/

Actress voices her anger at Syria's violence

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 13:07

An icon of Syria's revolution is furious that her country's peaceful protest movement has been drawn into armed conflict with the regime.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-actress-voices-her-anger-at-syrias-violence/

Bin Laden fathered four children while in hiding

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 12:56

Osama bin Laden fathered four children as he hid out in Pakistan after the 9/11 attacks, his youngest wife has told interrogators.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-bin-laden-fathered-four-children-while-in-hid...

Headstone of Hitler's parents to be removed

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 12:37

A relative of Adolf Hitler's has asked for the removal of the tombstone marking his parents' grave.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-headstone-of-hitlers-parents-to-be-removed/

'I feel violated and humiliated' - Modimolle accused

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 12:29

Three men charged along with Johan Kotze for an attack on his wife claim family responsibilities at home justify their release on bail

Source: 
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012/03/30/i-feel-violated-and-humiliated---mo...

Real Madrid continue La Liga title pursuit

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 12:24

Real Madrid face Osasuna as they plot their route to La Liga success following commanding wins after two disappointing consecutive draws.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-real-continue-la-liga-title-pursuit/