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Saturday, 25th May 2013

South Africa News Headlines

Apology wanted over hospital debacle
Trade union Hospersa has demanded an apology from KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo for shutting down two radiotherapy machines at Durban's Addington Hospital.

'Pleasure executives' brief MPs
MPs should join other respected local and international groups to push for the decriminalisation of prostitution, rights activists have told Parliament's joint committee on HIV/Aids.

ANC wants reliable cadres, says Mantashe
The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, says ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe.

Unions decimating each other - minister
Instead of joining hands and promoting unity, trade unions "are busy decimating each other", says Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu.

Cop's wife charged with his murder
The wife of a Welkom policeman killed near his office in November last year, has been arrested in connection with his murder.

Mumbai scrape through to final
The Mumbai Indians narrowly defeated the Rajasthan Royals in order to qualify for the final against the Chennai Super Kings.

Bayern to go for the kill
Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to sharpen their attack against Borussia Dortmund to avoid another European final defeat.

Monfils vs. Montanes in Nice
France's Gael Monfils has beaten Pablo Andujar at the Open de Nice on to line up a final against Albert Montanes of Spain.

Young English tackle Baa-Baas
A potential glimpse of England's rugby future will be on display at Twickenham when a fledgling team take on the Barbarians.

Spurs star in betting scandal
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend was charged with breaching betting regulations by the Football Association.