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Mpumalanga House of Traditional Leaders had acknowledges that there might have been negligence on the part of traditional leaders. ( )

Some of initiation schools were 23 boys died were illegal

The Mpumalanga House of Traditional Leaders says there is a possibility that some of the schools where initiates died were illegal as suggested by Health MEC, Candith Mashego-Dlamini

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The late Vuyo Mbuli will be buried in Johannesburg
Mbuli's body arrives in Johannesburg
Monday 20 May 2013 16:39
The late Vuyo Mbuli will be buried in Johannesburg
Mbuli's body arrives in Johannesburg
Monday 20 May 2013 16:39
Mosimane named coach of Quarter 4
Monday 20 May 2013 14:36
Local business owners depend entirely on miners.
Local business owners depend entirely on miners.

South Africa

The late Vuyo Mbuli's colleagues remember his humour and humility
The late Mbuli remembered by colleagues

Monday 20 May 2013 19:02

Tributes and condolences continue to pour in from all quarters for South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) news anchor Vuyo Mbuli.

Africa

Tsvangirai unveil plans to rebuild Zimbabwe

Monday 20 May 2013 19:08

Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change has unveiled plans for sweeping reforms should it come to power, including rebranding the country's feared security sector.

World

Wave of attacks kills at least 57 in Iraq

Monday 20 May 2013 14:55

A string of car bombs and shootings tore through Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, killing at least 57 people

Politics

Agang leader Mamphela Ramphele
Agang makes more key appointments

Sunday 19 May 2013 19:39

Agang, the recently launched political platform spearheaded by Dr Mamphela Ramphele, has made two more strategic appointments to its senior management.

Business

Oil slips towards $104 on demand outlook, dollar

Monday 20 May 2013 17:11

Brent crude oil slipped towards $104 per barrel on Monday, weighed by ample supplies, weaker demand for fuel and a strong dollar, despite gains in equity markets.

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

Miguel injures fans during Billboard Music Awards performance

Monday 20 May 2013 06:46

R&B singer Miguel attempted a stunt during his performance of hit single "Adorn" at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday

Sport

Pistorius rules out running this year

Monday 20 May 2013 19:13

Murder-accused South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius will not race this season, his agent said Monday, weeks before the Paralympian's return to court.

Opinion

Gupta plane saga presents ANC with tough questions: Analyst

Monday 20 May 2013 09:46

Ebrahim Fakir says that if the ruling ANC looks carefully at the reasons why former President Thabo Mbeki was recalled, the party will find that many of those reasons are evident in the Gupta saga.

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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The latest Special Assignment, Fokus, Interface and Cutting Edge programmes. Video now available.

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