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Gauteng police officer Major-General Tirhani Simon Maswanganyi will be laid to rest in on Sunday at Temba near Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. ( )

Maswanganyi's death described as terrible loss

Tshwane Metro acting Executive Mayor Terrence Mashigo says the killing of Gauteng police officer, Major-General Tirhani Simon Maswanganyi is a terrible loss to the city of Tshwane.

Neymar's performance lit up an otherwise ordinary display by Brazil, who produced an electrifying opening 20 minutes but only performed in fits and starts after that.
Neymar shines in Brazil's win over Mexico
Thursday 20 June 2013 06:17
Neymar's performance lit up an otherwise ordinary display by Brazil, who produced an electrifying opening 20 minutes but only performed in fits and starts after that.
Neymar shines in Brazil's win over Mexico
Thursday 20 June 2013 06:17

South Africa

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says skills projects will keep the youth off the streets
Mokonyane encourages Ennerdale youth to acquire skills

Thursday 20 June 2013 06:16

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has visited Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg, in celebration of Youth Month.

Africa

Annan warns about impact of conflicts on natural resources

Thursday 20 June 2013 05:52

The Chair of the Africa Progress Panel has urged the UN Security Council to play an important role in ending the plunder of minerals and other natural resources that perpetuate violent conflict.

World

FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
World Cup legacy for Brazil goes beyond soccer, says Blatter

Wednesday 19 June 2013 20:03

Brazil will benefit with more than just new soccer stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in the country continued to overshadow the Confederations Cup.

Politics

1976 students honoured with wall of rememberance in Cape Flats

Wednesday 19 June 2013 20:24

A wall of remembrance in honour of students who died in the 1976 uprisings, has been unveiled in Gugulethu, on the Cape Flats.

Business

Oil down slightly as Fed signal easing of stimulus

Thursday 20 June 2013 05:22

The price of oil fell slightly on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve indicated it's closer to easing up on economy boosting measures.

Science

World Bank president Jim Yong Kim says that climate change will most affect countries struggling with poverty
Effects of climate change to trap millions in poverty: World Bank

Thursday 20 June 2013 05:51

The Washington-based World Bank has issued a warning that heat waves, rising seas, more severe storms and the broader effects of climate change will trap millions of people in poverty.

Lifestyle

July 18, 2013 marks the 95th birthday of Madiba and the fourth Nelson Mandela International Day
Mandela Day is in your hands

Wednesday 19 June 2013 16:19

Nelson Mandela Day was officially launched today at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in front of supporters, partners and media representatives. The message was clear: The future is in your hands.

Sport

Neymar's performance lit up an otherwise ordinary display by Brazil, who produced an electrifying opening 20 minutes but only performed in fits and starts after that.
Neymar shines in Brazil's win over Mexico

Thursday 20 June 2013 06:17

Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the last few days, gave possibly his best performance for his country.

Opinion

: Sol Plaatje explained that the Land Act would impoverish Africans and drive once prosperous people into wage labour.
A Hundred Years after the 1913 Land Act

Wednesday 19 June 2013 14:51

Richard Pithouse writes that, without political will, the land issue in South Africa will almost certainly remain unresolved.

Headline Events 2013

All the news that's making headlines. June 19 marks the centenary commemoration of the introduction of the Natives Land Act in 1913. Check it out here and more.

Headline Events 2013

Celebrating meaningful days

Check out our coverage on National Days celebrated throughout the year in South Africa. Youth Day was celebrated on June 16. 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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