Winnie's two faces
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela attended the opening of parliament with her former husband last month and held hands with his wife. But behind the scenes, she calls former President Nelson Mandela a "sell-out" and says "the name Mandela is an albatross around the necks of my family". 114 Comments
Malema in full cry on campus
ANC Youth League President Julius Malema added fuel to his party's fiery succession debate when he announced that President Jacob Zuma was the only member of the party leadership guaranteed a second term. 116 Comments
Police shot dead 367 in 9 months
The Independent Complaints Directorate investigated 367 incidents of fatal shootings by members of the SA Police Service between April 1 and December 31 last year, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says 10 Comments
Drag race victims' families call for justice
A weeping Mametse Masimola tried to sleep, clutching a photograph of her dead son, Phumelelo, 16 - allegedly killed by Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and Themba Tshabalala - who were racing their trendy Mini Coopers on a busy Soweto street. 25 Comments
Centuries-old shipwrecks found in Baltic
A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks — some of them unusually well-preserved — have been found in the Baltic Sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany. 0 Comments
Bendtner goes great guns
Arsenal swept into the Champions League quarterfinals as Nicklas Bendtner silenced his critics with a hat-trick in a majestic 5-0 win against Porto. 5 Comments
Pienaar gets 12-month driving ban
South African soccer star Steven Pienaar has been banned from driving for 12 months by a British court after pleading guilty to a drink-driving offence. 0 Comments
Cope calls for Zuma's 2003 Shaik 'loan' probe reopened
The Congress of the People has called for the reopening of the initial investigation into President Zuma’s document submitted to parliament's ethics committee in 2003 regarding a "loan agreement" with convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik. 45 Comments
Scary ride in runaway Toyota Prius
The driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius said his car uncontrollably accelerated to over 140km/h on a San Diego County freeway before a California Highway Patrol officer helped him stop the car, police said. 13 Comments
High jump for ANC spin doctor
ANC spin doctor Brian Sokutu spun his discs a little too quickly when he told Sapa that the reason why President Jacob Zuma had yet to declare his assets to Parliament was because he has "many spouses" and a "large family". 14 CommentsFeatured Opinion
Conspiracy theories rule, OK
S'Thembiso Msomi: The ANC Youth League says it has a dossier containing evidence of a plot to tarnish the images of President Jacob Zuma and his associates.
R11m condom boost from UK
South Africa's condom reserves are to receive an R11-million boost from the British government.
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Moyo fails in bid to oust speaker
Zimbabwe's former information minister, Jonathan Moyo, was left with egg on his face after his attempts to oust the speaker of parliament failed dismally.
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US in Israel's corner on security, says Biden
US vice President Joe Biden assured Israel of Washington's commitment to its security and to preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons.
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Bendtner goes great guns
Arsenal swept into the Champions League quarterfinals as Nicklas Bendtner silenced his critics with a hat-trick in a majestic 5-0 win against Porto.
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Manuel quashed probe into high bank charges
Trevor Manuel put the brakes on the Competition Commission's 2008 demand for reduced bank charges but the issue is back on the table, commission chief Shan Ramburuth said yesterday.
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Workers make her life suck
American pop sensation Kelly Clarkson had a rough start to her first day in South Africa - thanks to a group of construction workers who were busy above her hotel room in Sandton. 2 Comments
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1994 changed nothing: Blackwash
The Black Consciousness group, Blackwash, whose slogan reads: "Because 1994 changed fokol" has had its facebook page removed. Spokeswoman Zandi Rabede says they were surprised to find that the page had disappeared. Play Audio
Reckless celebrity drivers
The death of four teenagers following an illegal drag race in Soweto is the latest tragedy in a string of senseless accidents involving South African celebrities.
Golden Nuggets #9: Alan Khan
Alan Khan, the current Chief Executive Officer of Jacaranda 94.2, has had a long career in South Africa’s Radio & TV industries. He started his career at TNT Radio back in 1990, and in 1993, he joined Capital Radio 604 as a presenter, until it went off air in November 1996.
AUDIO: Inside Malema’s party
Times LIVE has exclusive audio from ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s birthday bash in Polokwane. During the party, Malema evoked the spirit of the late ANC Youth League president Peter Mokaba, singing the struggle song "Dubula ibhunu" (which translated from the isiZulu means "shoot the boer").Sponsored Links
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