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Shaik's parole 'relaxed'

Staff Reporter Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik, who was punished for violating his parole conditions last year, has had his "free time" reinstated and is in line for more. The medical parolee ...

Nyanda-linked contract might be probed

The Public Protector has recommended that President Jacob Zuma investigate the circumstances under which a now cancelled security contract was awarded to a company associated with Communications Minis...

Plumtree rings the changes

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made several changes to his starting XV that comprehensively beat the Lions in the Absa Currie Cup last weekend, but has still been able to name Bismarck du Plessis and ...

Taiwan man 'marries' goddess

Taipei - A Taiwanese man out of luck in earthly love has married a goddess after she ordered him to do so in a dream, a report said Wednesday. The man, identified by his family name Lin, claimed th...

Public servants demands are fair - readers

Public servants have demanded an 8.6 percent increase, backdated to April 1, a medical subsidy, and a R1000 housing allowance We asked our readers: "Is the 8.6 percent wage increase sought by pub...

Sport

Clarity on Stryn's injury expected soon

Clarity on the extent of Frans Steyn's injury is expected on Thursday with the Springbok medical staff due to receive a medical report from Steyn's French club Racing Metro. Steyn, who was included...

Maradona has 'three offers'

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Diego Maradona's assistant says the former Argentina coach has job offers from two clubs in Brazil and a national team in Europe. Alejandro Mancuso, a member of Maradona's...

Plumtree rings the changes

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made several changes to his starting XV that comprehensively beat the Lions in the Absa Currie Cup last weekend, but has still been able to name Bismarck du Plessis and ...

McIlroy hopes to join firs-timers

Sheboygan, Wisconsin - Count Rory McIlroy among the players hoping to take advantage of Tiger Woods' and Phil Mickelson's recent struggles on the golf course. While this week's PGA Championship i...

Gerrard almost quit after World Cup

In more than a decade as an England footballer, Steve Gerrard has never felt quite like this. Stumbling through the World Cup wreckage, searching for hope. Wondering if the time is right to quit...