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The many deaths of Madiba

South Africans have long been mourning the loss of Mandela in a variety of ways, but Chris Thurman finds himself unexpectedly moved to tears

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  South Africa’s leaders pay tribute to Mandela

  President Jacob Zuma, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe attend memorial church services

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  • South Africa’s leaders pay tribute to Mandela
  • SACP confirms Nelson Mandela was a member

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  • EDITORIAL: At war with private healthcare
  • MIKE MULLER: Wicked challenge of finding a new set of SA water experts

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  Central African Republic fighters defy order to stand down

  French forces lead UN-sanctioned intervention to stem violence that French foreign minister says has killed at least 394 in recent days

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  WTO overcomes last-minute hitch to reach its first global trade deal

  Roar of approval from nearly 160 ministers gathered in Bali to decide on make-or-break agreement that could add $1-trillion to global economy

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  Because of Mandela, hope for a better SA is as strong as ever

  Ron Derby considers the legacy Nelson Mandela bequeathed South Africa and what the struggle stalwart has meant to him personally throughout his life

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  NEWS ANALYSIS: Rand shows surprising strength after US jobs data

  Traders at a loss to explain currency’s impressive turnaround, but say it may have been oversold earlier in the week, writes Maarten Mittner

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  Struggle icon Mandela’s tenure was a success

  Compromises made by everyone, including Nelson Mandela and the ANC, in order to make the country work

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  • What came of Madiba’s dream scenarios for SA
  • Solid foundations laid by Mandela still hold today
  • Rand clobbered on poor trade figures
  • Mandela’s contribution to investor confidence must be celebrated, says Busa

  Economic Indicators

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  GDP (Q3 13)

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  CPI (Oct)

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  PPI (Oct)

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  Opinion

  • EDITORIAL: Time to be frank on energy needs
  • EDITORIAL: Keep luring those foreign savings

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  • DAVID GLEASON: Adcock deal thrown into confusion
  • HILARY JOFFE: If CFR bid succeeds, SA will gain jobs and markets
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  Techies’ delights as tablets choice grows

  Tablet market set to explode in South Africa following arrival in the country of Apple’s iPad Air

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  PIC holds all the cards in Adcock-CFR deal

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  This girl’s best friend is her Mac

  Actress Noluthando Meje has appeared in a host of local and international shows. Tshepo Mashego talks to her about money

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  Ngele stuns Pirates in cup final

  Substitute Mogakolodi Ngele scores late brace to earn Platinum Stars shock victory over Orlando Pirates in Telkom Knockout cup final

  Rugby

  • How Mandela’s flair helped shape rugby in a new SA
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