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Vuyo Mbuli was buried on Thursday at the West Park cemetery
Vuyo Mbuli was buried on Friday at the West Park cemetery ( )

“Sharp, Sharp" Vuyo

Hundreds of South Africans have taken to social networks to bid farewell to media personality, the late Vuyo Mbuli.

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Vuyo Mbuli was buried on Thursday at the West Park cemetery
“Sharp, Sharp" Vuyo

Friday 24 May 2013 19:59

Hundreds of South Africans have taken to social networks to bid farewell to media personality, the late Vuyo Mbuli.

Africa

The OAU was formed 50 years ago, one of its main aims was to free Africa from colonial rule.
Groups call for recognition of OAU's contribution to peace in Africa

Friday 24 May 2013 19:28

As the continent celebrates 50 years of African Unity, Pan African groups say more recognition is needed for the role that the Organisation of Unity (OAU) played.

World

A plume of smoke hung over Kabul, Afghanistan after an attack was launched
Taliban attacks international compound in Afghan capital

Friday 24 May 2013 19:51

Taliban militants launched a large-scale attack involving the United Nations in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul on Friday.

Politics

 Defence Minister says equipping the country's forces is a top priority for her department.
SANDF to review standard of operations after Gupta saga

Friday 24 May 2013 14:55

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says the defence force is reviewing the weaknesses identified in the use and access of all defence facilities following the Gupta family saga.

Business

The rate of unemployment continues to increase, particularly among the youth in the Eastern Cape
E Cape govt slammed over high unemployment rate

Friday 24 May 2013 17:26

Cosatu in the Eastern Cape has criticised government and the private sector for failing to address unemployment in the province.

Science

The caves located in the luxury Pinnacle Point Site Complex, are said to preserve a unique sequences of human occupation from 164 000 years ago to pre-colonial human occupation.
Efforts underway to turn Pinnacle Point Caves into a heritage site

Friday 24 May 2013 18:24

The Pinnacle Point caves in Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape, regarded by archaeologists as the birthplace of culture, have been the subject of intense study since 1999.

Lifestyle

Gerard Sekoto captured the essence of pre-Apartheid South Africa.
Sekoto’s art celebrated at Wits Art Museum 100 years on

Friday 24 May 2013 17:58

The works of Gerard Sekoto, regarded as the father of South African contemporary art, is on display at a Johannesburg gallery commemorating his 100th birthday.

Sport

Chiefs have a huge fan base in Durban and the team will feel home away from home.
Chiefs, United fans to paint Durban blue, black and gold

Friday 24 May 2013 18:30

Saturday's Nedbank Cup final between South African soccer giants Supersport United and Kaizer Chiefs is gaining momentum in Durban.

Opinion

Lest we be fooled by Chiefs’ championship

Friday 24 May 2013 07:19

Sipho Kekana writes that, despite Kaizer Chiefs winning the league championship, the manner in which they won tells a sorry tale about the local standard of football.

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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