Labour | Politics | Human rights
SA workers to "invade Swaziland"
afrol News, 28 March - On the day of the planned mass protest in the totalitarian kingdom of Swaziland, 12 April, the powerful trade union COSATU in neighbouring South Africa plans a protest march to "invade" the kingdom in solidarity.
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Labour | Society | Economy - Development
Unions to stop Walmart entering South Africa
afrol News, 18 March - South African and international trade unions are facing the US retail giant Walmart in court next week to stop it from entering into the South African economy without "appropriate conditions."
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Politics | Society
Zuma; many wives, many official cars
afrol News, 2 March - South African sources report that President Jacob Zuma's polygamy practice is costing the state dearly, as all wives want an official car. The police force denies these reports.
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Economy - Development | Politics
SA to represent Africa at emerging markets
afrol News/SANF, 9 February - The recent invitation to South Africa to join the BRIC group of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China is to "offer opportunities for Africa to strengthen ties with the group."
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Politics | Society
Outrage over Zuma's hell-threats to voters
afrol News, 7 February - A wide range of South Africa's political landscape is voicing outrage over President Jacob Zuma after he threatened non-ANC voters with ending up in hell. Also the Church protests that only ANC members will come to heaven.
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Society
"Mandela recovering well"
afrol News, 31 January - South Africa's ex-President and freedom hero Nelson Mandela is "doing well" three days after being discharged from hospital after suffering from an acute respiratory infection, official sources confirm.
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Society
Zimbabweans in SA get extended deadline
afrol News, 14 January - Up to 1.3 million Zimbabweans living in South Africa risked deportation during the coming weeks, many because Harare authorities did not have the capacity to provide them with passports. Now, they are given a new five months to apply for a legal status.
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Society | Human rights
1.3 million Zimbabweans to be evicted from SA
afrol News, 7 January - South Africa is preparing to forcibly deport the up to 1.3 million Zimbabweans that did not apply to regularise their stay before the 31 December deadline. Preparations are already made for the mass exodus.
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Politics | Economy - Development | Environment - Nature
South Africa avoids climate leadership
afrol News / IPS, 29 November - South Africa is Africa's largest economy and the continent's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. But at the just opened climate negotiations, South Africa most likely will try to avoid reducing emissions.
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Health | Science - Education
Longer life in SA may reflect AIDS victory
afrol News, 18 November - New statistics show that South Africa's declining life expectation turned already in 2005, with mortality rates for both sexes decreasing since that. Better HIV/AIDS treatment may be the cause.
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Politics | Economy - Development
SA considers nationalising mines
afrol News, 16 November - The South African government is commissioning a report to "investigate successful models that could be considered on the role of the state in mining." Various degrees of nationalisation are to be considered by independent experts.
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Economy - Development | Society | Politics
SA admits need to fight corruption
afrol News, 28 October - The government of South Africa is not content with its steadily poorer scores regarding corruption perception. A special anti-corruption unit is now announced to regain the upper hand against corrupt officials.
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Economy - Development
South Africa in scramble for Egypt oil
afrol News, 8 October - South Africa is set to explore more opportunities in Africa's oil-rich countries, with government planning to use President Jacob Zuma's visit to Egypt later this month to discuss possible future oil deals.
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Politics | Human rights
Neighbours lose patience with Swaziland
afrol News, 4 October - In South Africa, the disgust with Swaziland's totalitarian King Mswati III is spreading. A trade union-led campaign to condemn and isolate the Swazi regime is now getting wider support, including from the Church and the ruling ANC.
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Economy - Development | Travel - Leisure
SA airports now offer e-booking
afrol News, 30 September - Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and various airlines in the country have introduced a new system that allows passengers to make flight bookings online or on their mobile phones.
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