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Late pop start Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson is still 'Bad,' 25 years after album

Monday 21 May 2012 14:31

Michael Jackson's "Bad" returns this September with new music and never-before-seen concert video in the first re-release of a full album from the King of Pop's catalog since he died in 2009.

Michael Jackson is still 'Bad,' 25 years after album

Monday 21 May 2012 14:31

Michael Jackson's "Bad" returns this September with new music and never-before-seen concert video in the first re-release of a full album from the King of Pop's catalog since he died in 2009.

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Law firm joins hands with musicians to stop piracy

Monday 21 May 2012 12:09

A law firm that champions creative rights has issued a call to local musicians and record labels to get to grips with legislation in a bid to root out piracy.

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Zuckerberg's post-IPO wedding is smart legal move

Monday 21 May 2012 07:23

Getting married was a smart business move as well as a personal milestone for Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg.

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Pakistan restores Twitter after block over prophet cartoons

Monday 21 May 2012 06:44

Pakistan restored access to Twitter after briefly blocking the microblog over "blasphemous" posts about a Facebook competition involving caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

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Adele, LMFAO sweep tribute-filled Billboard awards

Monday 21 May 2012 06:32

Energetic performances and heart-felt tributes took center stage at the Billboard Music Awards yesterday.

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Bee Gees co-founder Robin Gibb dies at 62

Monday 21 May 2012 05:31

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who with brothers Barry and Maurice helped define the disco era with their falsetto harmonies and funky beats, has died

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Zuma painting 'sadistic': SACP

Monday 21 May 2012 05:07

A painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed is 'sadistic", the SA Communist Party (SACP) said yesterday.

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Zuma portrait seen as violation of human dignity

Sunday 20 May 2012 12:52

Independent political analyst Prince Mashele says although President Jacob Zuma conducts himself in a controversial manner, Brett Murray's controversial portrait is a violation of human dignity.

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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg gets married

Sunday 20 May 2012 06:54

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan yesterday,

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Mashatile adds voice to Zuma artwork condemnation

Sunday 20 May 2012 06:20

Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has added his voice to the ongoing discussion on artist Brett Murray's exhibition.

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Headline Events 2012

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Gone but not forgotten

It is sad when those we treasure pass away, especially iconic people who had a huge impact on our country. On May 4, 2012, Minister Roy Padayachie died in Ethiopia whilst on duty.

National Days

South Africa has 8 National Days - all representing a significant time in our history. Check out past and upcoming days here. On June 16, we celebrate Youth Day. Watch this space

South Africa has 8 National Days

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