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While the funeral service of Vuyo Mbuli was underway, Zimbabwean artist Lebani Sirenje was painting a picture of Mbuli on his grey suit.
While the funeral service of Vuyo Mbuli was underway, Zimbabwean artist Lebani Sirenje painted a picture of Mbuli ( )

Zimbabwean artist pays tribute to Mbuli in style

Zimbabwean artist Lebani Sirenje paid tribute to renowned radio and TV presenter Vuyo Mbuli at his funeral at St. John's College in Houghton in style.

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The South African Maritime Safety Authority is hosting the event to show people that beaches, rivers and dams are not only for fishing and swimming.
Samsa to host water festival in Durban
Friday 24 May 2013 15:47

South Africa

Transnet wants to dump asbestos in De Aar but the residents are fighting the application
De Aar residents angry over Transnet’s asbestos plan

Friday 24 May 2013 17:19

Transnet's move to dump 550 000 tons of asbestos at De Aar in the Northern Cape has been met with fierce resistance from residents.

Africa

 World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is on a three-day visit to the Great Lakes Region.
World Bank pledges $1 billion for Great Lakes region

Friday 24 May 2013 14:31

The World Bank has pledged a package of US $1 billion for Central Africa's Great Lakes region.

World

BA plane makes Heathrow emergency landing after engine fire

Friday 24 May 2013 11:05

A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow on Friday after a technical fault in an engine

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

Cosatu was denied permission to embark on an anti e-toll protest on Gauteng freeways today.
Anti e-toll protest in Ekurhuleni will go ahead: Cosatu

Friday 24 May 2013 14:15

Cosatu says the decision to refuse them permission to march today will not deter them from continuing with protests against e-tolls in Ekurhuleni next Friday.

Science

Bird flu stain can go airborne, researchers say

Friday 24 May 2013 08:28

A deadly strain of the bird flu virus can be transmitted between some animals through the air, scientists said Friday.

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

South Africa's James Kingston gave one shot back to the field in his first six holes.
Italy's Molinari edges SA Kingston at BMW PGA champs

Friday 24 May 2013 18:09

South Africa's James Kingston gave one shot back to the field in his first six holes of the second round at the BMW PGA championship at Wentworth on Friday.

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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