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African leaders have gathered in Ethiopia to celebrate the African Union's 50th birthday.
African leaders have gathered in Ethiopia to celebrate the African Union's 50th birthday. ( )

Free Africa from poverty and conflict: AU

African leaders on Saturday celebrated the AU's 50th birthday against a backdrop of economic growth but also awareness of the armed conflicts and the other myriad problems faced by the continent.

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Africa Day celebrated countrywide
Saturday 25 May 2013 19:45
Africa Day celebrated countrywide
Saturday 25 May 2013 19:45
Two caught with drugs at OR Tambo
Saturday 25 May 2013 17:07

South Africa

Hawkers celebrate Africa Day despite lack of business

Saturday 25 May 2013 20:07

The Newtown flea market hawkers have been left disappointed after a low crowd turn out on Africa Day.

Africa

African leaders have gathered in Ethiopia to celebrate the African Union's 50th birthday.
Free Africa from poverty and conflict: AU

Saturday 25 May 2013 20:14

African leaders on Saturday celebrated the AU's 50th birthday against a backdrop of economic growth but also awareness of the armed conflicts and the other myriad problems faced by the continent.

World

Police officer Mohammed Rasheed said seven children were also injured in the explosion on the outskirts of the city of Gujrat.
Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17

Saturday 25 May 2013 07:07

At least 17 children were burned to death in eastern Pakistan on Saturday when a faulty gas cylinder exploded on the bus taking them to school, police said.

Politics

ANC accuses DA of sabotaging Midvaal housing plans

Saturday 25 May 2013 16:52

The ANC in the Gauteng legislature has again accused the DA of sabotaging planned housing developments in the Midvaal. Midvaal is the only municipality run by the DA in the province.

Business

IMF chief avoids charges in French payout scandal

Saturday 25 May 2013 06:55

IMF chief Christine Lagarde avoided immediate charges on Friday but was named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her for two days over a state payout

Science

Thousands protest against company producing genetically modified seeds

Saturday 25 May 2013 19:25

Protestors in Durban and Plettenberg Bay on Saturday joined thousands of others worldwide to protest against biotech agricultural giant, Monsanto

Lifestyle

The concert will start at 18:30 on May 25 at the Durban ICC Arena and tickets
Full steam ahead for African Renaissance Africa Day Concert

Friday 24 May 2013 11:09

Despite Zonke's withdrawal earlier this week from the African Renaissance Africa Day Concert, it's all systems go. Lira will replace her and join the exciting line-up of artists, including Mafikizolo.

Sport

Chiefs crowned Nedbank Cup champions

Saturday 25 May 2013 18:33

Kaizer Chiefs have lifted their second trophy in one week. Chiefs are the champions of this season's Nedbank Cup after beating a stubborn SuperSport United 1-0 at Moss Mabhida Stadium.

Opinion

Fifty years ago, Africa Day was instituted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Celebrating Africa Day

Saturday 25 May 2013 10:45

To many, the creation of OAU epitomized a ‘Day of Africa’. And as Thembani Mbadlanyana writes, fifty years later, 25 May continues to gain international recognition as Africa Day.

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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