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Twists and surprises spice up ‘Idols‘ season Clive Muller IT‘S that time again when South Africa‘s wannabe singers give it their all to become the country‘s next top singer – in other words, the Idol! Kicking off its fifth season this weekend on M-Net, the programme promises to be full of twists and surprises. This season‘s auditions took place during the December holidays.... Shaka Zulu shows them up Satellite Link, with John Harvey THE term “hero” means different things to different people, depending of course on what one‘s life preferences and ambitions may be. But a look at two DStv programmes screening this week go a long way towards proving the difference between the “real” luminary and the modern day equivalent.... Just give them time to do that crazy kid stuff! Television Funk, with Catherine Richards MEMORIES that were buried deep in my subconscious flooded to the surface when I (accidently!) switched on the telly to SABC2‘s new reality series Kid Nation.... |
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US interest in Zim welcome IT is heartening that after only a week in the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama found time in his schedule to phone South African President Kgalema Motlanthe this week to discuss the dire situation in Zimbabwe, and South Africa‘s role in bringing about political change there. Clearly this is a matter that concerns him, and so it should. With more than 3000 killed by cholera and a further 60000 infected, unemployment at 94 per cent, widespread starvation and inflation of more than 231 million per cent, Zimbabwe is a nation on the brink of irreversible collapse. Quick, decisive and effective action is needed if the country is to have any hope of recovery.... 
Businessman loses R2m in ‘miracle machine‘ scam Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER SHAMED Eastern Cape inventor and businessman Gervan Lubbe has struck again – this time allegedly using tears, empty promises and a “painted miracle machine” to lure his latest “unsuspecting victim” – a Cape Town businessman who claims the former Telkom technician duped him out of R2-million.... 
Learning to tame the ocean waves Luyolo Mkentane THERE is a fresh surge of interest in surfing in and around Port Elizabeth, says new surf school owner Matthew Calitz, 38. Young and old are bent on mastering the ocean waves. Calitz is the owner of Soul Surfing surf school where one and all can learn to emulate the men and women of the championship circuit.... 
Pirates ‘out for revenge‘ against plucky United Chumani Bambani SOCCER REPORTER SOWETO giants Orlando Pirates have been dealt a big blow ahead of tonight‘s clash against Bay United at the Johannesburg Stadium.... 
Powerful pair at the helm for Bay harbours‘ safety Bob Kernohan BUSINESS EDITOR TWO senior managers with widely divergent backgrounds, but a common commitment to keeping Mandela Bay‘s maritime links with the rest of the world safe and secure, have been appointed by Transnet.... |
