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Authorities crack down on 'deadbeat parents'
The Western Cape Justice Department issued a list of 639 alleged defaulters in September, with warrants for their arrest. According to the department's figures, close to R10 million in child maintenance is outstanding from deadbeat parents.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:21A
W.Cape officials investigate bus crash
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said, “This bus was driving behind another passenger bus. Apparently the bus in front applied brakes. The bus driver behind tried to avoid an accident and lost control of his bus.”
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:21A
Three judges say 'no' to hearing Hlophe case
The former Chief Justice had given directions that various legal bodies should submit arguments. A Mail & Guardian Online report notes that in Hlophe's latest application he submitted that, with seven of the Constitutional Court justices directly
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:21A
Ngcobo denies arms deal commission approach
Speculation in the weekend media that Zuma wants recently-retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo to head the commission has been rejected. The Sunday Times claimed Ngcobo was approached last week to head the commission, but Ngcobo denies this.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:21A
Tories to table new crime bill early in agenda
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson has said that dropping crime rates are no excuse not to get tough on criminals. The Harper government will begin its legislative assault on crime on Tuesday
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:20A
What's the cause of our endless sea, road tragedies?
Hardly a week passes without news of a horrific road accident somewhere! In the heels of the Zanzibar tragedy, there was a fatal accident at Chalinze on the central highway in which ten people died. Morogoro road, which cuts across the country,
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:20A
What's the cause of our endless sea, road tragedies?
Hardly a week passes without news of a horrific road accident somewhere! In the heels of the Zanzibar tragedy, there was a fatal accident at Chalinze on the central highway in which ten people died. Morogoro road, which cuts across the country,
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:20A
* Sri Lanka Railways to pay compensation for victims of train collision
said stern action will be taken if the investigations find any one is responsible for the accident. He said the damages of the train collision had been estimated over Rs.75 million. In Saturday's crash a passenger train bound for Polgahawela on the
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:19A
Texans' newcomer Joseph sets proper tone
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) is taken down after intercepting a tipped pass in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:18A
In Ranchi road accident twenty people were killed
Ranchi: Today the police have given information that twenty people were killed by the road accident near Bundu which was about 50 km from Ranchi the bus was collided with the trailer which is iron-laden. AV Minz the superintendent of police said that
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:18A