Saturday 4th July, 2009
Punters to spend R100 million
The Natal Witness... gt; IN SPITE of a deep economic downturn, punters country-wide are expected to splash out over R100 million on the Vodacom Durban July race meeting to be run at Greyville racecourse in Durban...
Sangomas, mediums, bean growers, bone throwers, palm readers agree
The Natal WitnessAfter throwing the bones, consulting with the dead and watching the beans grow, a clear favourite for this year’s Vodacom Durban July has been cemented. The esoteric quarters agree with the...
Winfrey not to shut down her girls' school in South Africa
Johannesburg News.NetChat show queen Oprah Winfrey has denied reports that she is threatening to shut down her girls' school in South Africa following allegations of sexual abuse.
Time for a new unifying anthem
The Natal Witness... gt; OPERA queen Sibongile Khumalo has called for a new national anthem, saying the current one is “not the unifying catalyst it was intended to be”. Her call adds to a growing wave...
Pacific Boychoir tours South Africa
Oakland TribuneThe Pacific Boychoir had logged thousands of miles on its passports, bringing its distinct sound to destinations near and far. And no place is considered too far for this group. The Oakland-based...
What did the doctors gain
The Natal WitnessStriking and dismissed Pietermaritzburg doctors were back at work yesterday, relieved to be performing their duties, but not altogether certain of their gains. Doctors returned to their posts...
Soccer pros pay tribute
The Natal Witness... gt; JOHANNESBURG — Professional soccer players from around the world gave former president Nelson Mandela an award for peace in Johannesburg yesterday. The Nelson Mandela Foundation said...
'We're not ashamed' - Spar group marketing director
The Natal Witness... ldquo;WE’RE not ashamed of our processes,” Spar Group marketing director Roelf Venter told Weekend Witness this week. He said the core focus of the investigation launched into the major...
Tasty food if you can buy it
The Natal Witness... compared with January...
ANC to elect provincial secretary
The Natal WitnessThe ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is expected to elect a new provincial secretary during its provincial general council to be opened by President Jacob Zuma at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville...
How to tell the difference between flu and a cold
The Natal WitnessAs the nights get colder, it’s not only the duvets and heaters that get hauled out, but boxes of tissues for the inevitable winter sniffles as well. But is it a cold sniffle or a flu sniffle?...
Ponting has a point to prove
The Natal WitnessLondon — Australia captain Ricky Ponting heads into the upcoming Ashes series against England looking to erase the one blot on a CV filled with outstanding achievements. Ponting is one of the...
Teen cleans up at Giba Gorge
The Natal WitnessSixteen-year-old James Reid surprised his rivals with technical skill and strength to win the 48-km Giba Gorge Birthday Challenge last weekend. The youngster was not intimidated against a strong...
How the Ashes got their name
The Natal WitnessLondon — Mention the word “Ashes” to any cricket fan and they know you are talking about a Test contest between England and Australia. But cricket’s oldest rivals had been...
Outlook betteras storms abate
The Natal Witness... gt; RECENT cold fronts and storms have brought extremely heavy seas and high winds and made angling almost impossible. However, prospects for the weekend look much better, with low swells and...
No crystal ball required for Tour
The Natal Witness... gt; PARIS — Sometimes a sporting event is like a horse race, with no winner apparent before the starting gates open and the outcome in doubt until the final strides. The 2009 Tour de...
Film based on true story ‘shows ridiculous nature of apartheid’
The HeraldA film about a black girl born to white parents in apartheid South Africa symbolises the "appalling" nature of the system, according to its star. Sophie Okonedo said Skin summed up the...
Leave my kids alone - Palin
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South Africa holds Jackson moonwalk tribute
New Jersey OnlineSeveral hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation. They were in...
Next step labour court
News 24Cape Town - Following their colleagues in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape medical professionals on Friday agreed to suspend their strike action but many feel the slightly adjusted salary package offered...
African leaders reach a compromise
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