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JEAN-JACQUES CORNISH: Sudanese enthusiastic as negotiations resume
The African Union has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Sudan under its current military junta because of the 3 June slaying of at least 118 unarmed pro-democracy activists.
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NIKKI BUSH: Why education's proposed 'no repeat' policy is the wrong idea
The knock-on effect of the automatic progression policy for the foundation phase will be deep and wide, ultimately reaching employers who need numerate and literate staff, people who are future-proofed for a fast-changing world.
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DANIEL GALLAN: AB de Villiers, the one that got away
Daniel Gallan says he’ll remember the 149 against the West Indies where AB de Villiers registered a century off just 31 balls and sent a frothing Wanderers crowd into a frenzy.
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DANIEL GALLAN: An Aussie blueprint on how to beat the West Indies
If South Africa’s seamers can maintain a disciplined length while adhering to a tight line, they may strangle the free-flowing West Indians, writes Daniel Gallan.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: I spent a portion of Eid with racists and did nothing. You?
Haji Mohamed Dawjee says ordinary run-of-the-mill racists always have their eyes and ears on the ground searching for any microscopic opportunity to be racist.
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ANALYSIS: SA’s ‘new dawn’ should be built on evidence-based policy
Cyril Ramaphosa’s ‘new dawn’ will require a rigorous evidence-base of what works to guide high-level policy planning and design.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: The fork-tongued mess of the ANC & the Reserve Bank
In a time of economic uncertainty and ANC-inflicted turmoil, Judith February says we would do well to join the dots between the likes of Ace Magashule and Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
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Dale Steyn limps home. Is that the last we see of him?
Dale Steyn’s ability to move the ball at the pace his lithe frame is able to generate means he has a strong claim to be the greatest fast bowler of all time.
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FIKILE-NTSIKELELO MOYA: No new dawn with old state-owned entities
If there is no plan to fix that which makes the SOE door a revolving one, South Africans will never appreciate why we need to keep pumping billions into these entities, says Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya.
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DANIEL GALLAN: Proteas must rediscover fight to stay alive
With the very real threat of a premature elimination staring them in the face, the Proteas need to rediscover their mongrel.
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FACT CHECK: Do 8 professionals leave South Africa for every 1 that comes in?
Africa Check takes a look at the claim that for every one professional immigrating to South Africa, eight are leaving.
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EXPLAINER: What to expect from biggest ever Afcon tournament
Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
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OPINION: South Africa’s humble quadragenarian on verge of history
Against Bangladesh South Africa have the chance to set things right.
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OPINION: Cabinet picks show Ramaphosa & allies believe they’re firmly in control
The Cabinet signals to the Zuma faction that the Ramaphosa group believes their star is waning and that they are not strong enough to turn the tide.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Cabinet’s women must be proud and defiant
Haji Mohamed Dawjee says up until this week’s announcement, the South African Cabinet has always reflected many a man’s dream come true.
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KHUSELA DIKO: Who is the pig in Mkokeli's critique of the New Dawn?
The aspirations of South Africans may be better served by a media that focuses on dissecting and holding us to account for our track record, writes Khusela Diko.
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MATT YOUNG: What you need to know before watching England versus South Africa
Know nothing about cricket? Worried that someone is going to ask you for your opinion on Markram versus Miller? Well, here are a couple of the more important things you need to know ahead of the Cricket World Cup that starts later on this morning.
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DANIEL GALLAN: England’s star power sets them apart
Daniel Gallan says that England's trio of Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes have the ability to take apart any team at the World Cup and are already serious contenders for the most valuable player before a ball has been bowled.
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ANALYSIS: What we found after testing baby food sugar levels in SA
A study reveals hat most baby food products in South Africa have a high sugar content.
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NKOSIKHONA DUMA: Unlearn your inferiority complex, Zuma
It is vital for black leaders to live without dehumanising African people. Even for the former president, writes Nkosikhona Duma.
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SAM MKOKELI: Ramaphosa's New Dawn-speak is lipstick on a pig
Sam Mkokeli says Cyril Ramaphosa's political base is as secure as a hired car. It's for you to use as long as you keep paying up.
