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ANC highlights relationship between big business, government

The relationship between big business and government was flagged by the ANC at the ruling party NEC meeting, on Monday.

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President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three troubled states in Nigeria last Tuesday
Nigeria says has Islamists on defensive
Monday 20 May 2013 20:25
President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three troubled states in Nigeria last Tuesday
Nigeria says has Islamists on defensive
Monday 20 May 2013 20:25
The late Vuyo Mbuli's colleagues remember his humour and humility
The late Mbuli remembered by colleagues
Monday 20 May 2013 19:02
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

President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three troubled states in Nigeria last Tuesday
Nigeria says has Islamists on defensive

Monday 20 May 2013 20:25

Nigeria claimed an early success for its military offensive against Islamist insurgents in the northeast on Monday.

World

Gay marriage law strains UK Cameron's leadership, government

Monday 20 May 2013 20:42

British Prime Minister David Cameron's flagship gay marriage policy is set to deepen a rift in his own party on Monday

Politics

KZN ANC member threatens to boycott by-election

Monday 20 May 2013 20:22

Hundreds of ANC members from ten tribal areas in KwaXimba west of Durban are threatening to boycott an upcoming by-election following divisions within the party.

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

Barbara Streisand to receive honorary Ph.D. in Israel

Monday 20 May 2013 20:24

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month

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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