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State to target organised crime - July 1, 2008

While organised crime makes up a small percentage of total criminal activity, it still wreaks havoc on society and is therefore being paid special attention to by the government, Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula says.
http://www.southafrica.info/about/democracy/crime010708b.htm

Zim election undemocratic: SADC - July 1, 2008

A Southern African Development Community report, presented at the African Union summit under way in Egypt, has described Zimbabwe's presidential run-off elections as undemocratic. At the same time, it called for the continuation of the SADC's mediation efforts, led by South African President Thabo Mbeki, as the best way to resolve the crisis in Zimbabwe.
http://www.southafrica.info/africa/zim-0100708.htm

Crime down, but concerns remain: Govt - July 1, 2008

Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula says that while the crime trends indicated a continuation of the steady decline in crime levels in South Africa as seen in the past five years, the government was still concerned that the levels of crime continued to be unacceptably high.
http://www.southafrica.info/about/democracy/crime010708a.htm

SA, England set for gripping series - July 1, 2008

The South African cricket team's tour of England is under way - the side made an encouraging start against Somerset - and a gripping test series is expected between a settled England side and a Proteas team that has enjoyed a fine season so far.
http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/cricket-010708.htm