TOP STORY Zim ruling important for SA 02/12/2008 23:06 The SADC ruling that fair compensation be paid to Zimbabwean farmers evicted from their farms is very important for South Africa, Agri SA says. Zim brushes off land verdict Govt aims to meet land target South Africa Minister signs crime declaration 02/12/2008 23:06 Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa has signed a declaration on crime and has proposed a forensic laboratory for every police cluster. Mthethwa: Corruption intolerable 'We will deal criminals a blow'

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Vavi warns of disaster 02/12/2008 23:06 Unemployment, poverty, HIV/Aids and rising prices of fuel and food all spell disaster for ordinary South Africans, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Food prices to fall Zuma: Fight unemployment ANC MP going to Cope 02/12/2008 21:01 ANC MP Mampe Ramotsamai has resigned from the ruling party and joined Cope because of recent developments in the ANC. ANC, Cope showdown next week Urban support for ANC plunges Brain drain not affecting Navy 02/12/2008 21:01 Despite the brain drain and increase in the fuel price, the South African Navy has been able to perform its tasks. Dept gets unqualified report 02/12/2008 21:01 The Auditor-General has given the Gauteng Housing Department an unqualified report. The department says it is because they spend money "efficiently, competently, and cost-effectively". Dexter: Force Mugabe to go 02/12/2008 19:10 If Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will not step down voluntarily he should be removed by force, senior Cope member Philip Dexter says. Tsvangirai seeks help for Zim Mugabe: Zimbabwe still a victim ANC, Cope showdown next week 02/12/2008 17:43 The ANC will file an urgent application against the use of the name Congress of the People in court next week, a spokesperson from the ruling party says. FF Plus: Cope is ANC Light Cope responds in name claim Urban support for ANC plunges 01/12/2008 22:31 There has been an 11% drop in support for the ANC in major metropolitan areas around the time of the establishment of Cope, a survey shows. Cope 'won't govern in 2009' De Lille: Jacob is no Jesus 01/12/2008 22:31 Patricia de Lille has slammed the ANC for using Biblical references in its election campaign after a regional party leader likened Jacob Zuma to Jesus. Zuma 'persecuted like Christ' SA a country of God - Zuma Cope like Jesus's donkey - Zuma ANC: Plan won't bankrupt SA 01/12/2008 22:30 The ANC says it will exercise fiscal discipline as it increases spending to lift millions of people out of poverty and create jobs. Govt 'must support black farmers' Zuma: SA needs to work harder Mthethwa: Corruption intolerable 01/12/2008 21:03 Corruption and ill-discipline in the police service will not be tolerated, Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa has vowed. 'We will deal criminals a blow' Minister: SA a killing field 'We will deal criminals a blow' 01/12/2008 19:26 Communication, co-ordination and accountability are key to fighting crime, Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa says. Minister: SA a killing field Police must 'fight fire with fire' Minister: SAPS ready for 2010 Councillors floor-crossing OK'd 01/12/2008 19:26 Nineteen municipal councillors who crossed the floor in KwaZulu-Natal in 2007 were lawfully entitled to do so, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled. Floor-crossing scrapped Floor-crossing on the way out Mulder: Don't interfere in sport 01/12/2008 17:31 Politics should not form part of the sporting arena, Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder says. Zuma 'persecuted like Christ' 30/11/2008 22:46 "Jesus was persecuted. He was called names and betrayed. It's the same kind of suffering Jacob Zuma has had to bear recently," says a top ANC official. SA a country of God - Zuma Cope like Jesus's donkey - Zuma Former SAA man joins Cope 30/11/2008 14:25 Onkgopotse JJ Tabane has been appointed spokesperson for the Congress of the People, the organisation has said. Peter Marais joins Cope Prominent figures join Cope Manuel urges compromise 30/11/2008 09:06 South Africa has urged rich states and developing countries to reach a compromise on a draft document at a UN aid summit. Run on Zim banks expected 'Stay away from politics' 29/11/2008 22:20 KwaZulu-Natal teachers have been warned not attend a political party meeting and rather do "what they are paid for", the province's education superintendant has warned. ANC supporters disrupt launch 29/11/2008 21:18 ANC supporters have interrupted a launch of the Congress of the People in Centurion by barging into the launch venue and cutting off the power supply. More ANC members head to Cope Cope prepares for Dec 16

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