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

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.

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Actor Idris Elba will potray Nelson Mandela in the movie.
Mandela movie set for year-end release
Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:43
Actor Idris Elba will potray Nelson Mandela in the movie.
Mandela movie set for year-end release
Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:43
Booysen rape suspects back in court
Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:12
Brent holds near 2-week high
Tuesday 21 May 2013 05:48

South Africa

Manuel emphasises skills development for youth

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:36

Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel, says young South Africans must think beyond getting degrees, and arm themselves with critical skills.

Africa

President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three troubled states in Nigeria last Tuesday
Nigeria says has Islamists on defensive

Monday 20 May 2013 20:25

Nigeria claimed an early success for its military offensive against Islamist insurgents in the northeast on Monday.

World

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.

Politics

KZN ANC member threatens to boycott by-election

Monday 20 May 2013 20:22

Hundreds of ANC members from ten tribal areas in KwaXimba west of Durban are threatening to boycott an upcoming by-election following divisions within the party.

Business

Brent holds near 2-week high

Tuesday 21 May 2013 05:48

Brent crude futures steadied near a two-week high, holding around $105 per barrel on Tuesday.

Science

UK tries out new model for gene testing in cancer patients

Monday 20 May 2013 17:42

Britain launched a research programme on Monday that should eventually allow all cancer patients to have access to the kind of genetic analysis that led Hollywood star Angelina Jolie

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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