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Anti-drug operation nabs 116 in Eldorado Park

More than 20 Lolly Lounges, or drug dens, have been shut down in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg.

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It emerged that the initiates died due to dehydration and excessive bleeding among others.
Initiation school death toll rises
Wednesday 22 May 2013 12:15
Tomorrow's protest is aimed at speaking out against violent attacks on women and children.
KZN men to march against rape
Wednesday 22 May 2013 11:15
It emerged that the initiates died due to dehydration and excessive bleeding among others.
Initiation school death toll rises
Wednesday 22 May 2013 12:15
Tomorrow's protest is aimed at speaking out against violent attacks on women and children.
KZN men to march against rape
Wednesday 22 May 2013 11:15
Rand under pressure, focus on CPI data
Wednesday 22 May 2013 10:15
Africa's children need to be a top priority
Renowned TV and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli's death has been attributed to a pulmonary embolism
Africa's children need to be a top priority
Renowned TV and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli's death has been attributed to a pulmonary embolism

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It emerged that the initiates died due to dehydration and excessive bleeding among others.
Initiation school death toll rises

Wednesday 22 May 2013 12:15

The death toll among initiates in Mpumalanga this initiation season has risen by two to 29.

Africa

Libya war weapons may be killing elephants: UN

Wednesday 22 May 2013 06:56

Armed groups in central Africa are using powerful weapons, some of which may be left over from the civil war in Libya, to kill elephants.

World

Twisters keep returning, but Oklahoma still short on shelters

Wednesday 22 May 2013 06:14

The people of central Oklahoma know all too well the destructive power of a tornado...

Politics

Agang will struggle to make inroads in elections: Trollip

Tuesday 21 May 2013 20:37

Former DA Parliamentary leader and outgoing MP Athol Trollip says Mamphela Ramphele's Agang formation will struggle to make political inroads in next year's elections.

Business

Rand under pressure, focus on CPI data

Wednesday 22 May 2013 10:15

The rand weakened near a four-year low against the dollar early on Wednesday.

Science

Digital migration is on track: Pule

Tuesday 21 May 2013 19:11

South Africa's march towards Digital Migration is on track, that's according to Minister of Communications Dina Pule, who said this during her budget vote debate in Parliament on Tuesday.

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

Veteran Supersport United striker Sibusiso Zuma says he always wanted to meet Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final.
Hunt deserves a Nedbank cup send off: Zuma

Wednesday 22 May 2013 07:45

Winning the Nedbank Cup will be the ideal way for SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt to end his tenure at the club, said veteran striker Sibusiso Zuma.

Opinion

Johannesburg: An Institution that Works?

Wednesday 22 May 2013 07:20

Nomazulu Mda gives her impressions on the rejuvenation of the CBD after an afternoon in the Maboneng Precinct.

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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