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Mugabe Agrees to Call In Mbeki
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki is expected in Zimbabwe early next week, according to a statement by the Mutumbara MDC. The leaders of the political parties, Robert Mugabe, Morgan Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara met in Harare on Friday but failed to resolve their differences over the distribution of cabinet posts, but finally agreed to recall the facilitator to help break the impasse.

Bafana Safely in Equatorial Guinea
Bafana Bafana has arrived safely in Equatorial Guinea. The South African team was forced to travel without security personnel and the media officer, following the refusal by the Equatorial Guinea embassy to grant the support staff visas.

Youth League, Politicians Get a Hammering
Activist Zackie Achmat showed no mercy when attacking the ANC Youth League, blasting the leadership as "corrupt", and Dr Allan Boesak called politicians "selfish and silly".

Mandela A Critical Life by Tom Lodge
Striking in appearance--six foot four and physically imposing--with an aristocratic bearing and incredible charm and self-assurance, Nelson Mandela is the greatest African leader in modern history, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and an iconic figure the world over.

Mbeki, Zuma - a Political Earthquake
Following the resignation of South African President Thabo Mbeki, William M. Gumede explores the future of the ANC and the likely consequences of a Jacob Zuma presidency. While suggesting that an elected Zuma would scarcely provoke an all-out political implosion in the short-term, Gumede concludes events to represent a genuine reconfiguration of South African politics.

Open Cast Mining Will Ruin Livelihoods
Sustaining South Africa's Wild Coast (SWC) campaign, a loose coalition of organisations continue to lobby the government to overturn the decision to permit open cast dune mining in the Pondoland Wild Coast region. The SWC argue that not only was the decision-making process flawed but mining in the region would have grave consequences for its ecology. But the campaign continues to face a number of obstacles, from stakeholders with different agendas to accusations of the campaign being 'a white elitist concern', to approving authorities lacking sufficient clout to make a difference. Azad Essa speaks to the SWC communications officer, Val Payn, to get a better understanding of the issue.

It's Make Or Break for Jabu Tomorrow
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates midfielder Jabu Mahlangu will be involved in a do-or-die battle with his Swedish team, Osters IF, as they look forward for promotion into the Second Division next season.

Union Concerned About 'High' Fines
The South African Football Players Union has voiced its disapproval at the fines meted out by Safa's Disciplinary Committee in cases relating to players.

Tug-of-War Over Hachilensa Goes On
The long standing dispute between Free State based First Division clubs Carara Kicks and African Warriors over the services of Zambian defender Clive Hachilensa remains unresolved after the case was again postponed on Wednesday.

Mbeki Set to Return to Mediate Deadlock
Zimbabwe's main opposition party on Thursday said talks to form a new government under the power sharing agreement had reached a deadlock.

Global Slowdown May Hit Exports
The slowdown of economic growth in developed countries was likely to reduce demand for SA's mineral exports and reduce export earnings, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel told the cabinet this week.

Govt Agrees to Big Sale of Mobile Phone Firm
SA's largest cellular operator, Vodacom, will soon be under British ownership, with the government agreeing that Telkom should divest from the business.

Local Farmers Asked to Help Zimbabwe
AGRICULTURE and Land Affairs Minister Lulu Xingwana has asked SA's commercial farmers to join the agriculture department in coming to the aid of Zimbabwean farmers to prevent a food crisis in that country in the year ahead.

Central Bank Puts Interest Rates on Hold
THE Reserve Bank held interest rates steady yesterday, as expected, saying the outlook for inflation had improved but warning that the rand's sharp depreciation posed a threat.

Joburg Switches on 2010 Countdown Clock
The Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Amos Masondo, has unveiled the City's 2010 Countdown Clock at the Metro Centre building in Braamfontein on Thursday.

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