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Mpumalanga House of Traditional Leaders says there is a possibility that some of the schools where the initiates died were illegal
Mpumalanga House of Traditional Leaders says there is a possibility that some of the schools where the initiates died were illegal ( )

Zuma wants justice for dead Mpumalanga initiates

President Jacob Zuma has asked for swift justice for the families of 27 young men who died during initiation and circumcision rituals across the Mpumalanga province.

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Vuyo Mbuli remembered in Parliament
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:27
Vuyo Mbuli remembered in Parliament
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:27
Church's position on e-tolls applauded
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:00
Striking Mercedes Benz workers say if their 20% across the board wage increase demands are not met, they will have no option but to go to the streets
Wildcat strike at Mercedes SA plant ends
Tuesday 21 May 2013 11:59

South Africa

Mineworkers have been on an unprotected strike for the past week.
Workers shot after N West mine confrontation

Tuesday 21 May 2013 13:24

Over 15 Lanxess Chrome mineworkers in Rustenburg, North West, have been rushed to hospital after being shot during a confrontation with mine security officers.

Africa

The White House earlier announced that President Obama and First Lady Michelle would travel to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania
Obama visit set to improve ties with Africa

Tuesday 21 May 2013 07:20

The White House says President Barack Obama will reinforce the importance the United States places on growing ties with countries in Sub-Sahara Africa during a visit to the region next month.

World

Actor Idris Elba will potray Nelson Mandela in the movie.
Mandela movie set for year-end release

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:43

The producers of the upcoming epic film, "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", have begun promoting the autobiographical movie about the former statesman's life, abroad.

Politics

ANC highlights relationship between big business, government

Monday 20 May 2013 20:40

The relationship between big business and government was flagged by the ANC at the ruling party NEC meeting, on Monday.

Business

Striking Mercedes Benz workers say if their 20% across the board wage increase demands are not met, they will have no option but to go to the streets
Wildcat strike at Mercedes SA plant ends

Tuesday 21 May 2013 11:59

A two-day wildcat strike at a Mercedes Benz car plant ended on Tuesday but Numsa demands a hefty pay hike for the sector, raising prospect of manufacturing unrest alongside turmoil in the mines.

Science

Apple, Congress spar ahead of Tuesday hearing

Tuesday 21 May 2013 10:50

Using an unusual global tax structure, Apple Inc has kept billions of dollars in profits in Irish subsidiaries to pay little or no taxes to any government...

Lifestyle

Palestinian film breaks new ground at Cannes

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:51

A tragic love story between two Palestinians living under Israeli occupation received a standing ovation at the Cannes film festival on Monday...

Sport

In 2014 Brazil will host the World Cup for the first time since 1950.
Organisers admit to problems at Confed cup stadium

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:16

Brazilian organizers acknowledge there were setbacks in the inauguration of the stadium which will host the opener of the Confederations Cup.

Opinion

Low Expectations from Lower Education?

Tuesday 21 May 2013 07:04

Glenn Ashton writes that we cannot simply hand over our children to a faceless education system; we all bear a collective responsibility to improve the learning environment.

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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