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Paediatric oncologist, Cyril Karabus believes his human rights were violated in the UAE and he wants justice
Paediatric oncologist, Cyril Karabus believes his human rights were violated in the UAE and he wants justice ( )

Karabus considers suing UAE

Paediatric oncologist, Cyril Karabus has instructed his lawyers to investigate the possibility of a law suit against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for infringement of his rights

DA says the scope of an independent Gupta probe must include the role played by Zuma and members of his Cabinet
DA calls for independent Gupta probe
Monday 20 May 2013 06:20
Local business owners depend entirely on miners.
Local business owners depend entirely on miners.

South Africa

Social media was abuzz with the death of Vuyo Mbuli before his family could reach the hospital
Mbuli’s family learnt of death via social media

Monday 20 May 2013 14:18

The family of the late Morning Live anchor, Vuyo Mbuli says they learnt of his death through social media.

Africa

Congo's army clashes with rebels near eastern city of Goma

Monday 20 May 2013 14:11

Congolese soldiers clashed with rebel fighters for the first time in nearly six months on Monday near the city of Goma

World

Obama, pictured, confirmed the end of Myanmar's pariah status with the West with a landmark visit last November
Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president's visit

Monday 20 May 2013 05:49

President Barack Obama will walk a fine line between fostering a US ally in China's backyard and trying to defend human rights when Myanmar's first president in 47 years visits White House.

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

Eskom says the wind-farm would generate up to 100MW of power for the national grid
Green light for Eskom wind farm

Monday 20 May 2013 11:58

The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has granted Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, the power parastatal said on Monday.

Science

Yahoo! to buy Tumblr

Monday 20 May 2013 09:47

The board of Yahoo! has agreed to a deal to purchase the popular blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion

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

Before Sunday’s game against West Brom, Ferguson spoke of his desire to go out on a high after more than 26 years in the job
United's Ferguson bows out on a high of sorts

Monday 20 May 2013 06:57

Alex Ferguson bowed out of management on Sunday with a smile, a wave and a bucketful of goals in his 1 500th Manchester United game but without the victory he had so wanted.

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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