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Today, Africa celebrates 50 years of unity.
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Africa more peaceful today than before

Despite the spike in civil wars and coups since the Arab Spring, research seems to suggest Africa is a more peaceful place to live than in the 1990s.

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ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe was speaking at a memorial lecture for the late Moses Kotane.
ANC wants reliable cadres: Mantashe
Saturday 25 May 2013 09:22
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe was speaking at a memorial lecture for the late Moses Kotane.
ANC wants reliable cadres: Mantashe
Saturday 25 May 2013 09:22

South Africa

Home Affairs minister, Naledi Pandor's Visa announcement was received with mixed views across tourism sector.
British citizens might need visa to visit SA

Saturday 25 May 2013 07:46

In the near future tourists from Britain might have to obtain VISA to visit South Africa.

Africa

Baby-faced Madagascar leader, Andry Rajoelina reneged on his promise to withdraw his candidacy after Marc Ravalomanana's wife, Lalao, registered as a candidate.
Madagascar strongman says won't run in vote if rivals withdraw

Saturday 25 May 2013 12:35

Madagascar leader Andry Rajoelina has vowed to withdraw his controversial candidacy for upcoming presidential polls if his rivals do the same.

World

Police officer Mohammed Rasheed said seven children were also injured in the explosion on the outskirts of the city of Gujrat.
Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17

Saturday 25 May 2013 07:07

At least 17 children were burned to death in eastern Pakistan on Saturday when a faulty gas cylinder exploded on the bus taking them to school, police said.

Politics

ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe was speaking at a memorial lecture for the late Moses Kotane.
ANC wants reliable cadres: Mantashe

Saturday 25 May 2013 09:22

The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, said ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe on Friday.

Business

IMF chief avoids charges in French payout scandal

Saturday 25 May 2013 06:55

IMF chief Christine Lagarde avoided immediate charges on Friday but was named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her for two days over a state payout

Science

The caves located in the luxury Pinnacle Point Site Complex, are said to preserve a unique sequences of human occupation from 164 000 years ago to pre-colonial human occupation.
Efforts underway to turn Pinnacle Point Caves into a heritage site

Friday 24 May 2013 18:24

The Pinnacle Point caves in Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape, regarded by archaeologists as the birthplace of culture, have been the subject of intense study since 1999.

Lifestyle

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence.
Man charged with stalking Jennifer Lawrence’s kin

Saturday 25 May 2013 10:07

Court documents show that a Canadian man is facing charges that he stalked the brother of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Sport

Recently-crowned PSL Champions, Kaizer Chiefs, face the Nedbank Cup defending champions SuperSport United in the cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Doctor Khumalo hits out at referee

Saturday 25 May 2013 07:56

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at official Lwandile Mfiki ahead of the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday afternoon.

Opinion

Fifty years ago, Africa Day was instituted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Celebrating Africa Day

Saturday 25 May 2013 10:45

To many, the creation of OAU epitomized a ‘Day of Africa’. And as Thembani Mbadlanyana writes, fifty years later, 25 May continues to gain international recognition as Africa Day.

Headline Events 2013

All the news that's making headlines. On May 25, we celebrate Africa Day. 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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