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The SABC has announced that it will carry live crossings of the funeral service of Vuyo Mbuli from St. Johns College in Houghton between six and eight am.
The SABC has announced that it will carry live crossings of the funeral service of Vuyo Mbuli from St. Johns College in Houghton ( )

Vuyo Mbuli to get hero's send-off

The late SABC radio and television presenter, Vuyo Mbuli, will get a hero's send-off, arranged by government.

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Obama defends use of drone strikes
Friday 24 May 2013 06:06
Obama defends use of drone strikes
Friday 24 May 2013 06:06
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu says he is humbled to be a recipient of the 2013 Templeton Prize, joining the ranks of Mother Teresa and his good friend the Dalai Lama
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu says he is humbled to be a recipient of the 2013 Templeton Prize, joining the ranks of Mother Teresa and his good friend the Dalai Lama

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The SABC has announced that it will carry live crossings of the funeral service of Vuyo Mbuli from St. Johns College in Houghton between six and eight am.
Vuyo Mbuli to get hero's send-off

Friday 24 May 2013 06:06

The late SABC radio and television presenter, Vuyo Mbuli, will get a hero's send-off, arranged by government.

Africa

Islamist bombers kill 20 in Niger attacks

Friday 24 May 2013 05:43

Islamists groups have claimed responsibility for twin suicide car bombings on an army base and a French-run uranium mine in Niger in which at least 20 people died

World

Syrian opposition scrambles to save credibility ahead of peace talks

Friday 24 May 2013 06:22

The Syrian opposition in exile met on Thursday to decide whether to attend a peace conference that the United States and Russia see as a crucial path to ending two years of civil war.

Politics

DA youth leader, Mbali Ntuli wants the Kleinfontein community to be integrated in a democratic South Africa
DA youth tackles Kleifontein’s exclusive policies

Thursday 23 May 2013 19:09

Members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Youth made their way to the racially exclusive Kleinfontein community, east of Pretoria today.

Business

Oil prices set for biggest weekly loss in five

Friday 24 May 2013 05:53

Crude futures are set to post their biggest weekly loss in five weeks, with Brent edging down toward $102 per barrel.

Science

An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record to reach the top of Mount Everest, plans his own ascent next week.
Japanese climber becomes oldest atop Everest

Thursday 23 May 2013 11:52

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest on Thursday.

Lifestyle

"Blitz Patrollie” producer signs international deal

Thursday 23 May 2013 14:51

The producers of the South African buddy cop movie, "Blitz Patrollie", have signed a deal with a German sales and production company at the Cannes film festival.

Sport

Chiefs will be without Nkatha, United will miss September, Diof who are both out injured.
Chiefs, United key players out of Nedbank final

Thursday 23 May 2013 18:39

SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs will be missing key players who have that certain big match temperament, when the sides face off in Durban on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup final.

Opinion

Saying bye (elections) to democracy in Zambia

Thursday 23 May 2013 07:12

Zarina Geloo writes that Zambia is continuing to move towards another de facto one party state.

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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