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President Jacob Zuma, political parties and the broadcasting community expressed shock and sadness on Sunday. ( )

Praise heaped on late Vuyo Mbuli

The Presidency has described SABC 2's Morning Live presenter Vuyo Mbuli as a patriotic person and an asset not only to the SABC but to the nation as a whole.

Local business owners depend entirely on miners.
Bus company SA Roadlink had apparently bought five buses in 2011 and was behind on its payments.
Vuyo Mbuli collapsed while watching a rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Reds at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night.
Local business owners depend entirely on miners.
Bus company SA Roadlink had apparently bought five buses in 2011 and was behind on its payments.
Vuyo Mbuli collapsed while watching a rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Reds at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night.

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Praise heaped on late Vuyo Mbuli

Sunday 19 May 2013 13:05

The Presidency has described SABC 2's Morning Live presenter Vuyo Mbuli as a patriotic person and an asset not only to the SABC but to the nation as a whole.

Africa

Tuareg separatists are fighting with Arab gunmen in northern Mali
Armed Tuareg and Arab groups clash in northern Mali

Saturday 18 May 2013 16:44

Fighting has broken out in northern Mali between Tuareg separatists and local Arab-led gunmen, only days after the African country won a $4.2 billion aid pledge.

World

Rebels in Syria took complete control of Tlaissiyeh, Zoghbe, Shaata and Balil, after the withdrawal of the army following several weeks of fighting.
Syria rebels seize Alawite villages in Hama

Sunday 19 May 2013 09:30

Rebels in Syria have seized control of four deserted Alawite villages in the central province of Hama, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday.

Politics

Ward Six by-election in Rosemoor at George is being contested by the DA and other political parties.
Zille on campaign trail in George

Sunday 19 May 2013 07:36

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Helen Zille, is expected to visit Rosemoor in George, in the Southern Cape, on Sunday to campaign in a crucial Ward Six by-election.

Business

Local business owners depend entirely on miners, around the Rustenburg Platinum Belt and they are affected by the strike.
Marikana strike affects business owners

Sunday 19 May 2013 10:08

Business people in Marikana in North West say the recent strike at the Lonmin Platinum Mine has hit them hard as their customers raise safety concerns.

Science

Google's "Glass" - cool or creepy?

Saturday 18 May 2013 17:52

Google staged four discussions expounding on the finer points of its "Glass" wearable computer during this week's developer conference

Lifestyle

George Michael receives medical treatment following car crash

Saturday 18 May 2013 15:47

British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash on Thursday according to his publicist, Connie Filippello.

Sport

Alex Ferguson will retire with 49 trophies to his name.
Ferguson set for final goodbye at West Brom

Sunday 19 May 2013 12:35

English football will witness the end of an era on Sunday when Alex Ferguson takes charge of Manchester United for the 1,500th and final time in their last game of the season at West Bromwich Albion.

Opinion

The author writes that South African Universities first need to eliminate backlogs before they will be in a position to take on board greater numbers of entrants.
Education plans on track, implementation in question

Wednesday 15 May 2013 07:46

Thandeka Mabona deliberates on the prospects that the two new universities will answer the demands of the shortage of critical skills in South Africa.

Headline Events 2013

All the news that's making headlines. The World Economic Forum took place in Cape Town on May 8. Check it out here and other headline events.

Headline Events 2013

Celebrating meaningful days

Check out our coverage on National Days celebrated throughout the year in South Africa. Freedom Day was celebrated on April 27, Check it out here and more.

SA celebrates 7 national days

Stop the Abuse

Rape and sexual violence is a huge problem in South Africa with thousands of rapes reported every day. Why is our society so violent? Are we desensitised to violent crimes against women and children.

Stop the Abuse

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