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Former high-flying Port Elizabeth businessman Gervan Lubbe has spent his first night in a prison cell as a convicted fraudster. Lubbe was sentenced yesterday to 43 years behind bars on a variety of charges in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes

 The Eden district along the Garden Route and the OR Tambo district in the Transkei are among the 10 areas selected for the roll-out of the National Health Insurance pilot project. This is due to start next month. Health Minister Aaron

Eastern Cape Economic Development MEC, Mcebisi Jonas, has announced plans to host the Provincial Energy Summit. He made the announcement on Thursday during presentation of his policy speech in the Bhisho legislature. Jonas said renewable

South Africa has condemned the escalating violence in Syria and has urged that country to seek a peaceful political solution. The department of international relations said in a statement that South Africa had consistently expressed its deep

 South Korea's Charlie Wi and American Jason Dufner share the lead on 6-under 66 after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Florida. Nick Watney was next best with a 68. Tiger Woods and the in-form Jusin Rose are

Pakistan claimed the Asia Cup with a thrilling two-run victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday, breaking the hearts of the home support who saw their unfancied side take the game to the wire. Pakistan made 236 for 9 in their 50 overs and

South Africa has made a steady start after a three and a half hour rain delay to the third test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. In conditions ripe for bowling, Ross Taylor won the toss and asked the Proteas to bat. Graeme

The tug of war between the government and Cosatu on labour broking is set to continue after Cabinet approved two key labour bills without ceding to the union federation's demand for a ban on the practice. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant told a

Police Minister Nathi Mthetwa has warned of a crackdown on violent protests. Mthetwa visited Ratanda township east of Johannesburg today where violent protests over service delivery saw several municipal buildings torched and the homes of