Without fear or favour Aug 27, 2009
Furthermore, it is a sentiment which Moseneke expressed in his interview with the JSC when he was nominated for the position of deputy chief justice. Setting out what his goals as deputy chief justice would be, Moseneke said. (iAfrica.com)
Existing rockets could save taxpayers money Aug 25, 2009
According to some friends who work on Orion at JSC, Orion's original girth of 5. 5m was shrunk to 5m in order to fit on the EELV's, specifically the Delta IV Heavy, the core for which is. (Florida Today)
'Disingenuous' JZ slammed Aug 20, 2009
That he announced a name before consulting with the National Assembly or JSC showed that he had "no respect" for the opposition. ID leader Patricia de Lille said it was problematic that Zuma was not asking opposition parties for their preferred candidates, but merely seeking their views on his preferred candidate. (iAfrica.com)
JSC to reveal Hlophe fate Aug 17, 2009
The JSC's disciplinary committee decided on Saturday whether it believes there is prima facie evidence that the Western Cape Judge President interfered with Constitutional Court cases relating to President Jacob Zuma. But, for the moment it is refusing to make public its decision. (iAfrica.com)
JSC to meet on Hlophe Aug 15, 2009
In May last year, two Constitutional Court judges complained to the JSC that Hlophe had made inappropriate approaches to them regarding pending judgments in President Jacob Zuma's now abandoned corruption trial ... In April, the JSC took evidence over two days from some of the judges ... Hlophe was absent because he was ill and went to court, eventually forcing the JSC to start the proceedings anew. (iAfrica.com)
Hlophe contacts Langa Aug 14, 2009
Civil rights group AfriForum on Thursday said it had complained to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) about the alleged racist remarks that Hlophe reportedly made toward Langa ... "I specifically remember him saying that he had gladly shaken Judge Chris Jafta's hand because he had 'told the truth' to the JSC," said Alcock. (iAfrica.com)
Zuma hits back over judge Aug 11, 2009
In terms of the constitution, the president must first consult the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the leaders of parties represented in the National Assembly before appointing the chief justice and the deputy chief justice. "The idea of consultation is straightforward it is the necessity that the president elicits and considers the advice of the leaders of all parties represented in the National Assembly before coming to a conclusion about his appointment," said the opposition parties. (iAfrica.com)
News: Cope admits merger talks Aug 5, 2009
The ANC has no interest in porn; the JSC is impartial; and the SABC wants public thanks. We take a look at the four controversial candidates appointed by President Zuma to the JSC.. (iAfrica.com)
The iafrica.com debate Aug 5, 2009
The ANC has no interest in porn; the JSC is impartial; and the SABC wants public thanks. The iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
I never said that - Hlophe Jul 31, 2009
The ANC has no interest in porn; the JSC is impartial; and the SABC wants public thanks. We take a look at the four controversial candidates appointed by President Zuma to the JSC. ... His evidence was being heard by a JSC sub-committee of Gauteng Judge President Bernard Ngoepe and advocates Marumo Moerane and Ishmael Semenya. (iAfrica.com)
Langa had 'no choice' Jul 31, 2009
The ANC has no interest in porn; the JSC is impartial; and the SABC wants public thanks. We take a look at the four controversial candidates appointed by President Zuma to the JSC. ... Langa told a preliminary JSC inquiry in Johannesburg on Thursday, he and Moseneke were obliged to lay the complaint in the interests of the judiciary. (iAfrica.com)
> Selebi: what protection? Jul 30, 2009
The ANC has no interest in porn; the JSC is impartial; and the SABC wants public thanks. Do you need a laugh. (iAfrica.com)
'Victory for the press' Jul 30, 2009
We take a look at the four controversial candidates appointed by President Zuma to the JSC. ... It welcomed the Johannesburg High Court ruling by Judge Frans Malan, which set aside the JSC's decision that the preliminary hearing not be open to the public or the media ... "We hope the JSC will now agree that the processes surrounding Judge Hlophe and the Constitutional Court must be conducted with absolute rigour and transparency, and we are very pleased to be able to bring our readers the... (iAfrica.com)
JSC defends closed inquiry Jul 29, 2009
Advocate George Bizos is seen with Judge Bernard Ngoepe and commission chairperson Judge Lex Mpati during the JSC hearing in April 2009 ... "Any suggestion that the JSC has got ulterior motives m'lord, by going back to the beginning is to be rejected and dealt with forthrightly with contempt," JSC counsel Bashier Valli told the High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday during an urgent application by the media to have the inquiry open to the public ... Lawyer Kate Hofmeyr said the JSC had already... (iAfrica.com)
Hlophe makes JSC shortlist Jul 28, 2009
A shortlist provided by a Judicial Service Commission (JSC) subcommittee at the weekend also includes top Cape advocate Jeremy Gauntlett, who was once accused by Hlophe of racism in a leaked memorandum to then justice minister Brigitte Mabandla in 2005. The JSC received a total of 28 nominations for the four vacancies, and the shortlist now stood at 23 ... The shortlist, which was circulated on Monday to the wider JSC, also included Johannesburg High Court Judge Nigel Willis, who, in a minority... (iAfrica.com)
Beached whale euthanised Jul 27, 2009
Last Upd: 08:42am 27 Jul 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Papers to court over Hlophe Jul 26, 2009
Advocate George Bizos is seen with Judge Bernard Ngoepe and commission chairperson Judge Lex Mpati during the JSC hearing in April 2009 ... Newspaper groups filed urgent court papers to set aside the Judiciary Commission's (JSC) decision to hold a preliminary investigation into Cape Judge president John Hlophe and Constitutional Court judges' dispute, The Weekender reported on Saturday ... Last May, the Constitutional Court judges complained to the JSC that Hlophe had improperly tried to... (iAfrica.com)
Week in Quotes Jul 24, 2009
"The ANC is attempting to subvert the JSC by turning it into a thinly disguised party instrument," said Helen Zille, following Zuma's appointment of 'pro-ANC' advocates to the commission. But, if you listen to the JSC spokesperson Marumo Moerane (who no doubt drives a far cooler car), all is hunky-dory ... "There has been no undue political pressure in the Judicial Service Commission at all," said Moerane following the JSC's surprise decision to hold a 'preliminary investigation' into the Hlophe... (iAfrica.com)
Hlophe to stay at home Jul 24, 2009
The office of Justice Minister Jeff Radebe's office has confirmed to Eyewitness News Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe will not return to work until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) finalises its hearings ... The Western Cape judge president is on self-imposed leave, pending the completion of the JSC investigation into whether he improperly influenced Constitutional Court judges in cases involving President Jacob Zuma. (iAfrica.com)
The battle for the JSC Jul 23, 2009
For those with only a vague idea of how the South African judicial system works, it is a little baffling why everyone okay, admittedly, mainly the DA is kicking up such a fuss about Zuma's new appointments to the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). The JSC is supposed to be a fairly politically-neutral body that ensures that the independence of the judiciary is maintained ... The recent spat between the Constitutional Court judges and the Cape Judge President Hlophe and the resulting... (iAfrica.com)
> God does not exist - Judge Jul 22, 2009
An Eastern Cape candidate judge caused a stir before the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) on Tuesday when he told members he left priesthood for the law because he concluded there is no God. Senior Counsel Torquil Paterson told the JSC: "I left the church for a variety of reasons, chief among them being that I realised God does not exist. I am an atheist." ... Radebe insisted, to rare laughter at the JSC 's interviews of aspirant judges: "If God does not exist, are you a materialist, a... (iAfrica.com)
> Hlophe off the hook? Jul 22, 2009
Business Day has reported that the decision to halt the probe appeared to have been taken after four new members appointed to the JSC by Zuma joined the commission. Earlier, the JSC decided to go ahead with the probe but behind closed doors. (iAfrica.com)
the acerbic art of LAssiette au Beurre Jul 16, 2009
" to generate the will to act effectively on climate change?" [JSC. Design Observer's has new jobs in Boston, Atlanta, Amsterdam, SF, Kansas City, NYC, Philadelphia and Bangalore. (Harper's Magazine)
Feature: A matter of justice Jul 8, 2009
But with four spots on the Constitutional Court bench up for grabs, including that of chief justice; the saga of Cape Judge President John Hlophe clouding the court and the JSC; and the ANC's at-times critical approach to the judiciary there are fears that the ANC may use this opportunity to diminish the independence of the judiciary. Attacks on the judiciary. (iAfrica.com)
NASA Gives Media, Public Look Inside Apollo Moon Rock Vault Jun 27, 2009
Location: NASA JSC, Houston, TX, US. Web Site Address. (NASA Watch)
Hlophe backed for top job Jun 17, 2009
He also quoted from Section 174 of the Constitution which says the President can appoint a chief justice after consulting the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) but if Ngobeni's interpretation is correct it would mean President Zuma could appoint the controversial judge to the post without him going through any public interview process. Eyewitness News Digg. (iAfrica.com)
> ANC to handpick judges? Jun 16, 2009
There was therefore no need to take unprecedented steps to hasten transformation as Justice Minister Jeff Radebe did when he delayed the Judicial Services Commission's (JSC) interviews for judicial appointments this week ... " Zille described Radebe's intervention was "a cynical attempt by the ANC to influence the appointment of judges". "If the executive is allowed to interfere directly in the process of shortlisting candidates for the bench and in the systems and structures of the JSC, the... (iAfrica.com)
Will the Antichrist be a homosexual? May 29, 2009
jsc wrote on May 28, 2009 9:43 AM:" Sorry Pastor but the antchristt will be a straight female and she is the current governor of Alaska.In the bible women are nothing more than property. Your governor believes she should lead a nation. But, what to expect of a woman who thinks she is Moses? ". Steve wrote on May 28, 2009 9:43 AM:" As a Christian, I believe in loving everyone as Christ loves us. Justifying hatred for homosexuals by twisting the scriptures is a terrible thing to do, and completely... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Orsu Metals Corporation Announces Amendment to Offtake Agreement May 12, 2009
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 12, 2009) - Orsu Metals Corporation (the "Company") (TSX: - ; AIM:OSU) announces that it has signed an amended and restated offtake agreement with Trafigura Beheer B.V., Netherlands ("Trafigura") for the purchase of JSC Varvarinskoye's ("Varvarinskoye") copper concentrate product. Shipment of Varvarinskoye's existing copper concentrate stockpile of 12,750 tons is due to commence by mid May 2009. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Centerra Gold Reports First Quarter Results Apr 30, 2009
See "Non-GAAP Measures below. Major Assumptions and SensitivitiesThe following material assumptions have been updated from the prior disclosed guidance in light of current market conditions. In particular, material assumptions or factors used to forecast production and costs include the following:- a gold price of $900 per ounce,- exchange rates:-- $1USD:$1.26CAD-- $1USD:41 Kyrgyz Som-- $1USD:1,500 Mongolian Tugrik-- $1USD:0.80 Euro- diesel price assumption:-- $0.55/litre at Kumtor-- $0.85/litre... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
AUDIO: TEXAS GOV. SAYS STATE CAN LEAVE THE UNION IF IT WANTS... Apr 16, 2009
" Don't think it's true? Then you're more of a fool than I think you are.. Posted by: Rob George at April 15, 2009 07:56 PM For eight years, the conservatives demonized, vilified, and mocked the left wing for protesting all sorts of issues. They compared the leftists to terrorists and said that everyone must stand firmly behind our president in these troubled times. Now these same people have decided that dissent is patriotic and think that hauling out a few Lipton's teabags is a revolutionary... (The Drudge Report)
Global DMS - HVCC Compliant Appraisal Management Platform - Signs International Contract with JSC Bank Republic Apr 10, 2009
April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Global DMS announces that JSC Bank Republic, one of the largest banks in the Republic of Georgia, has implemented their OASISOne platform ... JSC Bank Republic serves more than eighty countries and twenty-two million customers ... JSC's selection of the Global DMS OASISOne platform demonstrates that this universal tool is equipped with the functionality and ease to break language and location barriers. (PR Newswire)
'The line of legitimacy' Apr 9, 2009
Article By: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:13 Cape Judge President John Hlophe "crossed the line of legitimacy" when he allegedly approached two Constitutional Court Judges to influence them on a case regarding Jacob Zuma, the JSC heard on Wednesday ... JSC committee chair, Judge Lex Mpati, ruled that the hearing should continue in his absence ... Mokgoro, Langa and Moseneke in their testimonies on Tuesday said the judges of the Constitutional Court were merely complainants in the matter and that it was up... (iAfrica.com)
NASA ISS Mission Intergation Contract Industry Day Apr 8, 2009
NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Mission Integration Contract (MIC) support for ongoing engineering and technical services required to support the International Space Station Program ... NASA/JSC is hereby notifying interested parties that NASA is planning to hold the MIC Industry Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 9:00 11:00 a.m., Central Daylight Savings Time (CDST), at the NASA/Johnson Space Center Gilruth Recreation Center in the Alamo Ballroom ... After... (NASA Watch)
Letters to the Editor - 1/27/2008 (1) Apr 5, 2009
jsc wrote on Jan 27, 2008 3:53 PM:to Alf. RE priorities of govt funds. (North County Times)
NTT Com Announces Vietnam Joint Venture Mar 26, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 24, 2009 (JCN) - NTT Communications Corporation announced that Global Data Services JSC (GDS), its joint venture with Vietnam Posts ommunications Group (VNPT), will open a Tier 3-equivalent premium data center in Hanoi. The Thang Long Data Center, the first in Vietnam to be designed and developed with advanced Japanese technology, will satisfy the needs of multinational companies by leveraging VNPT's ample domestic network and NTT Com's extensive, high-quality international network,... (JCN Network, Japan)
287(g) - Pros and Cons Mar 26, 2009
7:43 am March 25, 2009, by. A forum was held in Lawrenceville Tuesday night to talk about Gwinnett s implementation of a federal program aimed at illegal immigrants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Caught on Tape Mar 18, 2009
1:30 pm March 17, 2009, by. A few years ago, I got busted for running a red-light in Lilburn, at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Killian Hill Road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
NTT Com to Launch Premium Data Center in Vietnam Mar 17, 2009
TOKYO, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced on March 16 that Global Data Services JSC (GDS), its joint venture with Vietnam Posts & Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the largest telecom in Vietnam, will open a Tier 3-equivalent premium data center in Hanoi on April 12, 2009. The Thang Long Data Center, the first in Vietnam to be designed and developed with advanced Japanese technology, will satisfy the needs of multinational companies by leveraging VNPT's... (PR Newswire)
Comstar-UTS Selects New NDS Master UI to Enrich IPTV in Russia Mar 16, 2009
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that COMSTAR-United TeleSystems (COMSTAR-UTS OJSC)(LSE: - ), a major operator of integrated telecommunications services in Russia and the CIS under the brand, is the first customer to deploy NDS Master UI, a highly intuitive user interface that transforms the way content and features are presented on screen and enhances the way users interact with them ... JSC Comstar-United TeleSystems... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mobile WiMAX in Russia: A Cooperation Between Sozvezdie, Runcom, and RWM Alliance Brings the Latest WiMAX Technology to Russia Feb 19, 2009
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RWM Alliance (an Alliance Group Company), the leading Russian system integrator for wireless networks, and JSC Concern Sozvezdie, the innovative developing and manufacturing company for broadband wireless equipment and systems from Voronezh, Russia, announced today in the Mobile World Congress 2009 conference in Barcelona, that they began local manufacturing of Mobile WiMAX equipment based on Mobile WiMAX solutions from Runcom Technologies... (Primezone Releases)
Amdocs Announces New Offerings for Growth Markets Around the World Feb 17, 2009
Publicly announced wins and deployments in fiscal 2008 in these growth markets include: ANTEL (Uruguay), Bakcell (Azerbaijan), Bulgaria Mobitel, Cellcom (Liberia), China Telecom, China Mobile, Claro (Brazil), Codetel (Dominican Republic), Eagle (Albania), Elion (Estonia), Flag Telekom (India), Guangdong Mobile (China), ITC (Ukraine), JSC Kazakhtelecom, Movilnet (Venezuela), Reliance (India), Slovak Telecom (Slovakia) Velton (Ukraine), True (Thailand) and XL (Indonesia). In addition, VimpelCom's... (PR Newswire)
Component Changes Made to Dow Jones RusIndex Titans 10 Index Feb 14, 2009
The components are Gazprom OAO ADS (Russia, Oil & Gas, GAZP), Surgutneftegaz JSC ADS (Russia, Oil & Gas, SNGS), Lukoil Holdings ADS (Russia, Oil & Gas, LKOH), Rosneft GDR (Russia, Oil & Gas, ROSN), Norilsk Nickel Mining & Metallurgical Co. ADS (Russia, Basic Resources, GMKN), Novatek GDR (Russia, Oil & Gas, NVTK) and Tatneft GDR (Russia, Oil & Gas, TATN). In addition, Mobile Telesystems (Russia, Telecommunications, MTSS.RS), Uralkali (Russia, Chemicals, URKA.RS) and Sberbank Rossia (Russia,... (Primezone Releases)
Is there room for NASA in the stimulus plan? Feb 12, 2009
Former President George W. Bush said years ago that "we will build new ships to carry man forward into the universe. Since that speech in 2004, NASA's focus has been firmly on the stars. They made the decision to retire the space shuttle next year and look beyond simply orbiting. Now crews at JSC and contractor labs all over the country are beginning to test the systems that will be in the new Orion spacecraft. With the goal of flight by 2015, virtual reality flights are already lifting off.... (KHOU.com, TX)
