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Mining company fires 13,000 after strike
02/02/2012 - SOUTH AFRICA

Mining company fires 13,000 after strike

South African mining company Impala Platinum, the world's number-two producer, said it fired 13,000 workers after they staged an illegal strike for better pay on Monday. That brings the number sacked by the company in the past month to 17,200.
What 'wood' you use?
28/01/2012 - ENVIRONMENT

What 'wood' you use?

It may come as a surprise that environmentalists are increasingly turning to wood as a renewable, alternative energy source. Find out why it's environmentally-friendly and how it could reduce your household energy bill in this week's show.
South Africa: when being gay is living hell
17/01/2012 - PLANET HOPE

South Africa: when being gay is living hell

In the last few years, South Africa has seen an unprecedented wave of sexual attacks on homosexual women. Some victims have decided to start talking about it, openly, in order to put a stop to it.
African leaders celebrate ANC's 100th birthday
08/01/2012 - SOUTH AFRICA

African leaders celebrate ANC's 100th birthday

South Africa's ruling ANC party - the oldest liberation party in Africa - celebrated its centenary Saturday in a ceremony kicked off by President Jacob Zuma ritually slaughtering a black bull.
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ANC celebrates a tumultuous centenary
06/01/2012 - SOUTH AFRICA

ANC celebrates a tumultuous centenary

With over one million members and a rich history, the African National Congress has a lot to celebrate whilst marking its centenary. However, discontent continues to simmer as many South Africans lament a slow pace of change. This coupled with the threat posed by the ANC Youth League's firebrand leader Julius Malema, could make the party's future a less stable one. Caroline Dumay and Nick Kotch report.
Climate talks in extra time after row over draft deal
10/12/2011 - SOUTH AFRICA

Climate talks in extra time after row over draft deal

UN climate talks are continuing into an unscheduled 13th day on Saturday as delegates struggle to formulate a draft deal that can satisfy everyone. The sticking point is whether any deal can be “legally binding”.
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Balking nations threaten Durban climate accord
09/12/2011 - SOUTH AFRICA

Balking nations threaten Durban climate accord

The 194-nation UN climate conference in Durban, South Africa, goes down to the wire Friday amidst fears that the US, China and India, all major polluters, could impede an accord. The EU has said it would only sign a treaty binding to all nations.
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Hopes to restart climate pledges flounder in Durban
08/12/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Hopes to restart climate pledges flounder in Durban

It had been touted as the "last chance" to save the environment. But hopes to reach a new deal on climate change at the Durban conference looked dead in the water from day one. Now, with the Kyoto protocol reaching its end, and participating nations unsure to renew their commitments, the only thing that looks set to change is the climate itself.
Support grows for Durban climate deal
08/12/2011 - SOUTH AFRICA

Support grows for Durban climate deal

At climate change talks in Durban, South Africa, an EU plan to agree on a pact with binding targets by 2015 gained support. Doubts remain, however, as to whether the US will sign a deal with set dates or a set outcome.
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UN chief calls for 'real progress' at climate talks
06/12/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

UN chief calls for 'real progress' at climate talks

UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged environment ministers gathered for 12 days of talks on climate change in Durban to make progress, warning that "the future of our planet is at stake". Talks have deadlocked over the future of the Kyoto Protocol.
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