May 2012

Axe hangs over Shabangu's stalled Swaziland deals

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 21:25

Controversial property tycoon Roux Shabangu's plans to relaunch a diamond mine and build a shopping mall in Swaziland have failed to materialise.

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http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-axe-hangs-over-shabangus-stalled-swaziland-de...

Mdluli girds loins for battle

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 21:15

Former police spy chief Richard Mdluli is refusing to go down without a fight, as more details of his political cosseting emerge.

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http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-mdluli-girds-loins-for-battle/

Gautrain: Massive secret payoffs

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 21:00

The Mail & Guardian can reveal the first evidence suggestive of bribery in the R26-billion Gautrain contract.

Source:

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-first-evidence-of-payoffs-in-contract-for-gau...

Robust discussion at M & G colloquium

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 20:20

The M&G in collaboration with Oresego Holdings debated the limits of freedom of expression, bringing together analysts, artists and academics.

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http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-robust-discussion-at-mg-colloquium/

Zuma could spearhead an online assault

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 19:40

Although President Zuma could force local internet service providers to make "The Spear" disappear from their servers, it would be a Pyrrhic victory.

Source:

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-zuma-could-spearhead-an-online-assault/

Man commits suicide after Cell C retrenchment

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 19:36

Trade union Solidarity says a Cell C employee has committed suicide after he received notice of his retrenchment.

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http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-man-commits-suicide-after-cell-c-retrenchment...

Numsa supports Zuma Inc

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 19:00

Despite differences over worker-related issues, the union will stand behind the ANC leadership, write Charles Molele and Matuma Letsoalo.

Source:

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-numsa-supports-zuma-inc/

NUM plans disciplinary action over Baleni salary leak

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 18:52

National Union of Mineworkers is investigating the source of leaks to the M&G, which revealed the R1.4-million salary of its general secretary.

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http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-num-plans-disciplinary-action-over-baleni-sal...

Raised deficit not option for e-toll debt

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 18:39

The state is trying to work out how to raise the funding shortfall needed to meet e-tolling's contractual obligations. But it won't raise the deficit.

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http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-31-raised-deficit-not-option-for-e-toll-debt/

Continent's First ICT Indaba to Kick Off in Cape Town

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 31/05/2012 - 18:37

[ICT INDABA]

More than 60 international high-powered speakers are set to address hundreds of delegates from around the world at Africa's inaugural ICT conference that will formulate an African Agenda to promote the ICT sector to spur economic and social development throughout the continent.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205311362.html