Publication: Mail & Guardian Online

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 18 mins ago - 1 reports

Zim lecturer jailed for labelling Mugabe 'rotten old donkey'

A lecturer at a university in Zimbabwe has been jailed for three months for calling President Robert Mugabe "a rotten old donkey," say lawyers.Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe. (AFP)Our CoverageMore CoverageChenjerai Pamhiri (38), a lecturer at Great ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, Donkey

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 54 mins ago - 1 reports

François Hollande

Hollande approves gay marriage Bill

France's President Francois Hollande has signed into law a Bill allowing same-sex marriage, making France the 14th country to legalise gay weddings.France's official journal announced that the Bill had become law after the Constitutional Council gave ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Gay, François Hollande, France

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

National Intelligence Agency

Guptas score in Joburg property valuation roll

The value of a property owned by the Gupta family in Johannesburg has dropped from R16.8-million to R490 000, the Saturday Star reported.Our CoverageMore CoverageAccording to the latest municipal valuation roll the large 4 207 square metre Saxonwold property's ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Property, Siyabonga Cwele, National Intelligence Agency

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Graeme McDowell

McIlroy parts ways management 'to do his own thing'

Former US Open champion Rory McIlroy is set to split with his Irish-based management company and organise his own business affairs, says a friend.Our CoverageMore CoverageMcIlroy's close friend Graeme McDowell confirmed that the golfer would part company ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, PGA European Tour, US PGA Tour

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

David Letterman

Comedian Trevor Noah kills it on David Letterman Show

Comedian Trevor Noah has impressed yet again on the international stage, this time on the David Letterman show.VIDEO Comedian Trevor Noah has impressed yet again on the international stage, this time on the David Letterman show.Our CoverageMore Cover ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 4 hours ago]

Entities: David Letterman, Marikana Platinum Mine, Jacob Zuma, MSNBC, Crime

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Scania AB

SA Roadlink denies liquidation claims

Bus company SA Roadlink has said that it is solvent despite reports that it faces liquidation if it does not repay a multimillion-rand bank loan.Reports claim that bus company SA Roadlink owed FirstRand bank R6-million and could be liquidated by Tuesday. ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Liquidation, Scania AB, Solvent

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Chopard jewels' heist rocks Cannes Film Festival

Jewellery worth more than $1-million due to be loaned to stars treading the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival has been stolen in a heist.Anti-riot police officers patrol outside the Chopard store in downtown Cannes. (AFP)Our CoverageMore Coverag ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Chopard & Cie SA, Armed Robbery, Cannes Film Festival

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Lawyer: I told OJ Simpson to go to the police

The lawyer accused of bungling OJ Simpson's defence in his armed robbery trial has spoken out.OJ Simpson (left) and his attorney Yale Galanter prior to sentencing at the Clark County Regional Justice Center in December 5 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Issac ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Yale Galanter, O J Simpson, Ron Goldman, Nicole Brown

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Dirco 'respects' UAE despite Karabus ordeal

Government respects the judiciary of the United Arab Emirates despite Cyril Karabus's ordeal, the deputy international relations minister has said.Cyril Karabus at the Cape Town International Airport. (David Harrison, M&G)More Coverage"I must reiterate ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 23 hours ago]

Entities: United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Cape Town

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated 22 hours ago - 2 reports

Video | Spy versus spy in Guptagate fallout

VIDEO How much of an influence did the controversial Gupta family have over our state intelligence? Find out in this video highlight from our M&G Hangout.Latest MultimediaWeekend 101: Angelina Jolie’s brave moveVIDEO More revelations surrounding Guptagate, ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 22 hours ago]

Entities: M&G Investments, Angelina Jolie, Fallout

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 4 reports

Lonmin miners back at work after strikes

Workers at Lonmin's platinum mine in Rustenburg in the North West are back at work following a wildcat strike, says the company.Workers associated with Amcu downed tools on Tuesday, demanding the immediate closure of the National Union of Mineworkers' ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - May 17 2013]

Entities: Lonmin PLC, Marikana, Mineral, Workers, National Union of Mineworkers

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

State bungles, J Arthur Brown walks

Accused of misappropriating hundreds of millions and leaving orphans destitute, J Arthur Brown would have been the ultimate villain in any story line.J Arthur Brown. (Gallo)Our CoverageMore CoverageBut on Wednesday a widely expected happy ending for the ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - May 16 2013]

Entities: Joseph Arthur, Fraud, National Prosecuting Authority

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...In a statement on May 7, the centre said, "Arresting journalists for doing their work is in flagrant violation of press freedom, the public's right to know and fundamentally undermines the rulerule of law." – AFP

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"There isn't going to be a liquidation application on Tuesday." – Sapa

SA Roadlink denies liquidation claims [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 3 hours ago]

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