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Medscheme pleased that Gordhan has given more practical steps on how NHI will be rolled out.

Solidarity says the middle class are the biggest losers in this year's budget.

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Zuma to address Numsa delegates

Delegates at the Numsa's national political commission danced and sang in anticipation of an opening address by President Jacob Zuma at their headquarters in Johannesburg today.

Phakoe murder trial to continue
Thursday 23 February 2012 08:27
Thabang Lebese with former Chiefs captain Jimmy Tau
Former soccer star Thabang Lebese dies
Thursday 23 February 2012 08:16
Flood damage is estimated at R500 million.
Red Cross assists Mpumalanga flood victims
Thursday 23 February 2012 07:18
Phakoe murder trial to continue
Thursday 23 February 2012 08:27
Thabang Lebese with former Chiefs captain Jimmy Tau
Former soccer star Thabang Lebese dies
Thursday 23 February 2012 08:16
Flood damage is estimated at R500 million.
Red Cross assists Mpumalanga flood victims
Thursday 23 February 2012 07:18
Those opposed to the Bill say it threatens some fundamental values enshrined in the Constitution.
Info Bill public hearings move to Mpumalanga
Thursday 23 February 2012 07:13
Orlando Pirates
Pirates' impressive comeback against Platinum Stars
Thursday 23 February 2012 07:07
Sixty-four metres of cable have been stolen.
Cable theft disrupts Tembisa trains
Thursday 23 February 2012 07:02
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi
Limpopo has the highest number of teenage pregnancies
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi
Limpopo has the highest number of teenage pregnancies
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

South Africa

Zuma to address Numsa delegates

Thursday 23 February 2012 09:34

Delegates at the Numsa's national political commission danced and sang in anticipation of an opening address by President Jacob Zuma at their headquarters in Johannesburg today.

Africa

The famine has affected hundreds of people in Somalia.
Somalia conference seeks to galvanise peace push

Thursday 23 February 2012 06:34

African, Arab and Western nations worried by Somalia's turmoil meet today to coordinate efforts against militants and pirates.

World

US President Barack Obama.
Republican candidates oppose auto bailout

Thursday 23 February 2012 09:44

All of the Republican presidential candidates say they oppose President Barack Obama's decision to bail out failing automakers.

Politics

Objections lodged for traditional elections

Wednesday 22 February 2012 17:00

Formal objections have been submitted to the electoral tribunal over the voting process in Sunday's elections of traditional councils in KwaZulu-Natal.

Business

The agricultural sector is disappointed with the relatively small allocation that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has reserved for them
Agriculture sector unhappy with budget allocation

Wednesday 22 February 2012 19:10

The agricultural sector has expressed disappointment with the relatively small allocation that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has reserved for the sector in the Budget Speech in Parliament.

Science

Limpopo has the highest number of teenage pregnancies
Spiralling teen pregnancies a concern: ChildLine

Thursday 23 February 2012 06:31

ChildLine has raised concern about an alarming upward spiral in teenage pregnancy.

Lifestyle

Jennifer Aniston puts name in star on Walk of Fame

Thursday 23 February 2012 08:41

Actress Jennifer Aniston was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame yesterday, the first of the "Friends" actors to receive the emblem of celebrity that she described as "surreal."

Sport

Thabang Lebese with former Chiefs captain Jimmy Tau
Former soccer star Thabang Lebese dies

Thursday 23 February 2012 08:16

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabang Jonny Lebese has past away at the Helen Joseph Hospital after he was admitted for an undisclosed illness.

Opinion

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan
2012 Budget speech: Pravin Gordhan

Wednesday 22 February 2012 14:03

It is my privilege to introduce the third budget of President Jacob Zuma’s administration.

Headline Events

Click here for in-depth coverage on the 2012 Budget Speech. And other headline events.

Events you need to know

2012 SONA

On February 9, 2012, President Jacob Zuma delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address.

President Jacob Zuma will open Parliament on February 9, 2012

SABC TV News Current Affairs

The latest Special Assignment and Fokus programmes, video now available.

SABC TV News Current Affairs

ANC Centennial Celebration

South Africa's governing party and Africa's oldest liberation movement, the African National Congress (ANC) will celebrate its centenary in 2012.

ANC Centennial Celebration

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