South Africa

- The crocodile tears are flowing as the Prez described 2005 as a "very sad year" for himself and many ANC supporters due to Jacob Zuma's troubles. However, he defended his firing of the artist formerly known as Jay-Z, "matters that have affected the deputy president of the ANC...have led to a lot of unhappiness on my part".

- From the M&G the following is the indictment against Zuma :

"In that upon or about 2 November 2005... the accused unlawfully and intentionally assaulted...,an adult female and had sexual intercourse with her, without her consent.

1. The accused is a family friend of the 31-year-old complainant.

2. On Wednesday afternoon, 2 November 2005, and following on an invitation by the accused, the complainant went to visit him at his residence in Forest Town.

3. During the course of the evening he invited her to stay over for the night and indicated a room to her where she could sleep.

4. Later that evening she retired to the bedroom to sleep.

5. After some time, and whilst the complainant was sleeping, the accused came to her room and offered her a massage.

6. After she declined the offer, he removed the duvet that covered her and proceeded to have sexual intercourse with her against her will and without her consent."

 

- Taking a step in the right direction the Government and business have launched a register of graduates to link unemployed grads. with employers. The database already has 61,000 names, information on available jobs, learnerships, internships and business opportunities.