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Treatment Action Campaign will take part in Friday’s Cosatu-led protest action against e-tolls.
Treatment Action Campaign will take part in Friday’s Cosatu-led protest action against e-tolls. ( )

TAC joins Cosatu to protest against e-tolls

The Treatment Action Campaign, (TAC), says e-tolling will result in increases in the cost of medication, and will also impact on the delivery of treatment to health facilities.

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Bayern Munich will play against modernists Borussia Dortmund at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Tradition meets modernism in German Wembley showdown
Thursday 23 May 2013 07:15
National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega will be cross-examined by among others Advocate Dali Mpofu, and go through a re-examination by police lawyer Ishmael Semenya.
Phiyega back at Marikana Inquiry
Thursday 23 May 2013 06:27
The attack happened on the edge of London's sprawling Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, a south London working class district.
British soldier hacked to death in suspected Islamist attack
Thursday 23 May 2013 06:13
Bayern Munich will play against modernists Borussia Dortmund at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Tradition meets modernism in German Wembley showdown
Thursday 23 May 2013 07:15
National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega will be cross-examined by among others Advocate Dali Mpofu, and go through a re-examination by police lawyer Ishmael Semenya.
Phiyega back at Marikana Inquiry
Thursday 23 May 2013 06:27
The attack happened on the edge of London's sprawling Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, a south London working class district.
British soldier hacked to death in suspected Islamist attack
Thursday 23 May 2013 06:13
The house's chairperson Mathibela Mokoena says they are going to discuss whether to close some of the initiation schools in Mpumalanga on Thursday
High-powered meeting to tackle initiates deaths
Thursday 23 May 2013 06:13
Crowds of mourners expected at Chinua Achebe's funeral
Thursday 23 May 2013 06:09
Colleagues battling to come to terms with Mbuli's death
Thursday 23 May 2013 05:56

ANC congratulates Zimbabwe

The ANC congratulated Zimbabwe and its President Robert Mugabe on signing into law its new Constitution on Wednesday.

Rand set to extend losing streak

South Africa's rand was on track for its tenth consecutive losing session on Wednesday as Africa's biggest economy faces a tough round of wage negotiations in the next few weeks.

Late Morning Live presenter Mbuli hailed

Renowned SABC radio and television presenter Vuyo Mbuli has been described as a man with a great sense of humour.

South Africa

Treatment Action Campaign will take part in Friday’s Cosatu-led protest action against e-tolls.
TAC joins Cosatu to protest against e-tolls

Thursday 23 May 2013 07:50

The Treatment Action Campaign, (TAC), says e-tolling will result in increases in the cost of medication, and will also impact on the delivery of treatment to health facilities.

Africa

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe signed the document two months after it was approved in a referendum.
ANC congratulates Zimbabwe on new Constitution

Thursday 23 May 2013 05:52

The ANC congratulated Zimbabwe and its President Robert Mugabe on signing into law its new Constitution on Wednesday.

World

Man linked to Boston bombing suspect killed by FBI in Florida

Thursday 23 May 2013 06:20

A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his possible links to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot and killed by a federal agent after he suddenly turned violent.

Politics

The ANC had recently lost a by-election in Groblershoop to an independent candidate, Paul Vries.
ANC wins Nama Khoi by-election

Thursday 23 May 2013 05:37

The ANC has won a by- election in the Nama Khoi municipality in Springbok in the Northern Cape. ANC candidate, Hendrick Apollis received 1 438 votes against the DA's Dawid Coetzee's 1023.

Business

French prosecutors to grill IMF chief over 2007 payout

Thursday 23 May 2013 06:29

Prosecutors will grill IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday as they investigate whether she should be charged in connection with a state payout to a disgraced tycoon...

Science

EU leaders pursue shale gas dream in Brussels talks

Wednesday 22 May 2013 21:02

European leaders discussed the region's reserves of shale gas at a summit on Wednesday, but the prospect of the continent enjoying a U.S. style shale boom that drastically cuts energy costs

Lifestyle

The boeing-turned-restaurant from Congo weighs 30 tons
Bloemfontein gets new trendy plane restaurant

Wednesday 22 May 2013 20:32

A Bloemfontein businessman has come up with an idea for a restaurant he hopes will take off without a hitch

Sport

Bayern Munich will play against modernists Borussia Dortmund at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Tradition meets modernism in German Wembley showdown

Thursday 23 May 2013 07:15

The all-German Champions League final on Saturday pits traditional powerhouses Bayern Munich against modernists Borussia Dortmund with more at stake than Europe's premier club trophy.

Opinion

Saying bye (elections) to democracy in Zambia

Thursday 23 May 2013 07:12

Zarina Geloo writes that Zambia is continuing to move towards another de facto one party state.

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

SABC TV News Current Affairs

The latest Special Assignment, Fokus, Interface and Cutting Edge programmes. Video now available.

SABC TV News Current Affairs

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