African leaders have gathered on Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside.
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.
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RIP Vuyo Mbuli
The late SABC radio and television presenter, Vuyo Mbuli, has been laid to rest this morning.
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African leaders have gathered on Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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