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JOHANNESBURG – Embattled auditing firm KPMG South Africa board chairperson Wiseman Nkuhlu says the company has changed after suffering reputational damage over its work for the fugitive Gupta family, the South African Revenue Service (Sars), and now defunct VBS Mutual Bank ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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DA says time for Eskom to play open cards amid power crisis

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

CAPE TOWN - It is time for Eskom to play open cards with South Africans who deserve clarity and honesty with regards to the current power crisis, the Democratic Alliance said on Sunday ... South Africans deserve clarity and honesty with regards to this crisis," Mazzone said. African News Agency (ANA) ....

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That feels really special - SA Open champion Oosthuizen

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

JOHANNESBURG – The emotion that flowed out of Louis Oosthuizen when he became only the fourth South African to win both The Open and South African Open at Randpark Golf Club on Sunday, showed a man playing as much for a few people who weren’t there to see his win as for the delighted South African fans who did ... African News Agency (ANA)....

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Hunger, lice, filth: Moroccan migrant camp shows challenges

The Oklahoman 09 Dec 2018

These sub-Saharan Africans who dream of going to Europe are a symbol of the problems world dignitaries are trying to address with the U.N.'s first migration compact ... Morocco is a major source of Europe's migrants but is also a transit country and magnet for other Africans fleeing poverty....

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ANC using land expropriation as an electioneering tool, says DA

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

Rushing these kinds of amendments will only offer a disservice to South Africans, as such a bill has far-ranging consequences and all decisions related to it need to be made with care and consideration ... The DA wanted South Africans to own their land and ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Rebula marches to Freddie Tait Cup glory in SA Open

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

JOHANNESBURG – Reigning Amateur champion Jovan Rebula joined an extraordinary league of gentlemen when he claimed the coveted Freddie Tait Cup in the 2019 South African Open Championship ... “Almost every Major champion and top South African golfers have won the Freddie Tait Cup ... African News Agency (ANA)....

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Man missing, another rescued after being caught in rip currents at EC beach

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

Despite an extensive search, no sign of the missing man was found and the South African Police Service, a police dive unit, and police K9 search and rescue team were continuing in an ongoing search operation. Police had opened an investigation, McGregor said. African News Agency (ANA) ....

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PICS: Tech firm simplifies Rwanda's motorcycle taxi industry

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

Motorcycle taxis are a very common and affordable means of travelling in many African countries and the industry has boomed in recent years in Sub-Saharan Africa due to population growth and increased demand for transport ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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12 licensing department officials to appear in court for fraud

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

The suspects were arrested in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo on Friday on allegations of fraud and contraventions of the National Road Traffic Act ... “Corruption within driver's and vehicle licencing authorities undermines efforts made by honest men and women to reduce [the] carnage on South African roads ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Cape cops nab three for illegal firearms in separate incidents

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

South African Police Service (SAPS) officers attached to the anti-gang unit conducted high density patrols in and around Molteno Court, Clarke Estate in Elsies River in the early hours of Sunday morning, Captain FC van Wyk said. "They heard gunshots and on investigation saw an unknown male running away as they approached ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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The Latest: UN migration meeting head slams 'misinformation'

The Oklahoman 09 Dec 2018

These sub-Saharan Africans who dream of going to Europe are a symbol of the problems world dignitaries are trying to address with the U.N.'s first migration compact being finalized at a conference in Marrakech on Monday and Tuesday ... News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers....

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Eskom says no load shedding to be implemented on Sunday

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

JOHANNESBURG - No load shedding will be implemented on Sunday, state-owned power utility Eskom announced on Sunday morning ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Water cuts in Gauteng due to electrical problems

Independent online (SA) 09 Dec 2018

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng residents have been advised of water supply interruptions this weekend due to electrical problems at a Rand Water pumping station ... African News Agency (ANA) ....