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The ANC says the DA has blocked housing for black areas despite provincial government allocating funds. ( )

ANC accuses DA of sabotaging Midvaal housing plans

The ANC in the Gauteng legislature has again accused the DA of sabotaging planned housing developments in the Midvaal. Midvaal is the only municipality run by the DA in the province.

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South Africa

Two caught with drugs at OR Tambo

Saturday 25 May 2013 17:07

Two men were arrested after they were found in possession of cocaine at the OR Tambo International airport, the Hawks said on Saturday.

Africa

President Jacob Zuma is representing South Africa at the AU/OAU gathering in Ethiopia.
Time to assess progress of African unity: ANC

Saturday 25 May 2013 13:49

The 50th anniversary of the forming of the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) is a good opportunity to assess the progress made in living up to the founding principles of African unity, the ANC said

World

Police officer Mohammed Rasheed said seven children were also injured in the explosion on the outskirts of the city of Gujrat.
Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17

Saturday 25 May 2013 07:07

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.

Politics

ANC accuses DA of sabotaging Midvaal housing plans

Saturday 25 May 2013 16:52

The ANC in the Gauteng legislature has again accused the DA of sabotaging planned housing developments in the Midvaal. Midvaal is the only municipality run by the DA in the province.

Business

IMF chief avoids charges in French payout scandal

Saturday 25 May 2013 06:55

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

Science

Public Enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba says  power outages could be averted this winter.
South Africans heeding call to save electricity: Gigaba

Saturday 25 May 2013 14:33

Public Enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba says South Africans are heeding calls to save electricity.

Lifestyle

The concert will start at 18:30 on May 25 at the Durban ICC Arena and tickets
Full steam ahead for African Renaissance Africa Day Concert

Friday 24 May 2013 11:09

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.

Sport

Cheetahs back in the Super Rugby log top six

Saturday 25 May 2013 17:31

The Cheetahs are back in the top six of the combined Super Rugby log and firmly in play-off territory.

Opinion

Fifty years ago, Africa Day was instituted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Celebrating Africa Day

Saturday 25 May 2013 10:45

To many, the creation of OAU epitomized a ‘Day of Africa’. And as Thembani Mbadlanyana writes, fifty years later, 25 May continues to gain international recognition as Africa Day.

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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