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Top Story : Gauteng not a 'banana republic' Afternoon Newsletter News  |  Opinion  |  Business  |  Sport  |  Tech  |  Motoring  |  Lifestyle  |  Multimedia  |  Special Reports  |  isiZulu  |  Jobs  |  Property Jobs   |   Property   |   Cars   |   kalahari.com   Gauteng not a 'banana republic' Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has been accused of turning the province into a "banana republic". Elderly Gauteng couple's murder: Two held Gauteng woman killed in hit-and run New JHB Airport: 'Don't waste money' LIVE UPDATES: Platinum Stars v Wits LIVE scoring and interactive commentary on the MTN8 second semi-final, first leg between Platinum Stars and Wits. Bafana confirm Zim friendly SA v Botswana tickets on sale 'Downs chuffed to get Billiat Questions mount over Ramphele's millions Agang leader Mamphela Ramphele has disclosed her assets, stating she is only worth R55m, despite Forbes magazine's estimate of R500m. ANC slams Ramphele's 'show-off stunt' Declaring interests nothing new - ANC Zuma submits financials annually Cool Steyn swung it for Boks Chief writer Rob Houwing hands Morné Steyn the Sport24 mantle of best Springbok player in their stuttering win over the Pumas. As it happened: Argentina v SA Lions emphatically thump Bulls Scrappy Boks edge Pumas Most Read Zuma's secret deal with dictator Smash-and-grabber jumps to death Papers ordered to apologise to Pistorius Cape Town boy shot in head Guptagate claims department head US woman turns up alive after funeral Ex member: ANC is part of antichrist News you should know Important stories of the last 24 hours Cope members 'infiltrate ANC' No obvious successors for Microsoft's Ballmer Krok heir faces R228m tax bill Magistrates 'living in fear' 3 600 with 'neurotoxic symptoms' Crocodile takes man Spain rescues 100+ migrants Woman dies on plane Zuma's secret deal with dictator Guptagate claims department head   TIME OUT: A boy walks through the mudflat near Utersum on the German island of Foehr. (Federico Gambarini, AP) LATEST MULTIMEDIA Weather Cpt: 11-20°C Pta: 10-26°C Jhb: 10-21°C Bloem: 6-24°C Dbn: 14-21°C PE: 10-20°C 7 day forecasts... 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More Stories Deadly clash in Libya 3 die in eastern DRC Swaziland votes Egypt shortens curfew by two hours Nigeria lawyer activist kidnapped Egypt reopens Gaza border World 4th gang rape suspect arrested Mumbai police have arrested a fourth suspect for the gang rape of a photographer, a crime that reignited anger about women's safety in India. More Stories Iraq attacks kill 11 1 million cockroaches jump ship 3 600 with 'neurotoxic symptoms' Crocodile takes man Spain rescues 100+ migrants Woman dies on plane Sport LIVE UPDATES: Platinum Stars v Wits LIVE scoring and interactive commentary on the MTN8 second semi-final, first leg between Platinum Stars and Wits. More Stories Argentine cited for 'eye gouge' Baxter shrugs off Pirates loss Cool Steyn swung it for Boks Lance, newspaper settle deal England avoid follow-on Pumas No 8 cited for 'biting' Business No obvious successors for Microsoft's Ballmer There are no obvious candidates to succeed Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, but the market cheered the unexpected announcement that he will be ending his 13-year reign. More Stories Sisulu urges women to use law as liberator Lines still open on gold pay talks Over 800 jobs created in KZN water project Fedusa voices concern over organised labour Bill banning alcohol ads to cabinet Indicators show progress: Chabane Entertainment Puppy love helps Rob cope Robert Pattinson's dogs, Bear and Bernie, are helping him to get over his split from Kristen Stewart. More Stories Depardieu still true loves France Will Adele be the next J. K. Rowling? 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