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News
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Congo has chance for peace, U.N. ready to enforce
Eastern Congo has the best chance in years to secure a lasting peace but the United Nations stands ready to pacify the region by force if need be, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday.
- Avoid repeat of Waterkloof: SACP
- Mining industry vital for NDP: Mkhize
- Necklace worth 2 million euros stolen at Cannes film festival event
- British police arrest two over soldier killing
- Flu vaccine also linked to narcolepsy in adults: study
- KZN health restarts cancer machines
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Avoid repeat of Waterkloof: SACP
The SA Communist Party has urged the state to avoid a repeat of the landing of a private jet at the Waterkloof Air Base, it said on Thursday.
- Mining industry vital for NDP: Mkhize
- KZN health restarts cancer machines
- Cops did not help their victims
- No decision on e-toll protest
- Lonmin fails to reach agreement with Amcu
- Attack on NUM is history repeating itself: Vavi
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300,000 displaced in Sudan's Darfur in 5 months: UN
A resurgence of fighting in Sudan's western Darfur region has driven 300,000 people from their homes so far this year, UN humanitarian aid chief Valerie Amos said on Thursday.
- Human Rights Watch slams Vale, Rio Tinto over Mozambique resettlements
- Eritrea demanding ransoms from expats in Canada
- 'Things fall apart' author Achebe set for Nigerian burial
- Tanzanian gas pipeline plan sparks riot -government officials
- African Union celebrates 50th year
- Zambia sodomy trial delayed
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Congo has chance for peace, U.N. ready to enforce
Eastern Congo has the best chance in years to secure a lasting peace but the United Nations stands ready to pacify the region by force if need be, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday.
- Necklace worth 2 million euros stolen at Cannes film festival event
- British police arrest two over soldier killing
- Flu vaccine also linked to narcolepsy in adults: study
- Earthquake rattles Ionian sea, no damage reported
- London attackers known to British security services
- London attacker British, of Nigerian origin
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Politics
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Zuma slams name-droppers, urges law enforcement
President Jacob Zuma has condemned the practice of using his name and that of Cabinet Ministers to secure privileges or flout government procedures.
- IFP takes Mpumalanga ward seat from ANC
- Pangas and spears no way to negotiate: Mkhize
- ConCourt sides with Zuma on magistrates' increases
- Northern Cape to swear in new premier
- Zuma warns mining strikes, violence could impoverish the nation
- Waterkloof needs an independent probe: DA
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Sport
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Khumalo slams ref ahead of final
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at official Lwandile Mfiki ahead of the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday.
- Raikkonen would rather be left alone
- Rosberg puts Mercedes on top in Monaco
- Umpire Rauf withdrawn from Champions Trophy while under investigation
- UEFA agrees tougher sanctions to combat racism
- McIlroy slumps as SA's Kingston leads at wintry Wentworth
- Bafana friendly moved back a day
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Business
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Three Cape Town hotels receive top tourism accolades
Western Cape’s tourism sector receives another boost with news that three hotels have been ranked among Africa’s best in international travel survey
- State’s mining, biodiversity guideline cautiously welcomed
- Celliers ‘will face tough world economy and regulations’
- High prices hurt smaller plastic firms, tribunal is told
- Bill will change the way empowerment is measured
- Altech wins multimillion-rand ID smart card roll-out contract
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Entertainment
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Netflix brings back the Bluths in new 'Arrested Development' season
All Michael Bluth wanted to do was to keep his family together, and with the best intentions in mind he found himself awkwardly trying to kiss a vertigo-stricken character played by Liza Minnelli.
- Bradley Cooper back for one last Hollywood ‘Hangover’
- 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' leads Teen Choice Awards nominations
- Paul McCartney writes to Russian judge to free Pussy Riot
- Janet Jackson becomes a billionaire
- Rihanna suing Topshop for 'unflattering' image on T-shirts
- Chris Brown involved in car crash
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Janet Jackson becomes a billionaire
Janet Jackson is celebrating reaching an impressive milestone, earning more than $1 billion in her illustrious career in music and film.
- Rihanna suing Topshop for 'unflattering' image on T-shirts
- Chris Brown involved in car crash
- Richie Sambora hits back at Jon Bon Jovi
- Eva Longoria graduates from California State University
- Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
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Muse hints at song for 'World War Z'
British alternative rock band Muse has hinted at releasing a song for upcoming apocalyptic zombie horror film ‘World War Z’.
- Linkin Park's Chester Bennington joins Stone Temple Pilots
- VOX popular with Beatles fan
- 'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
- German city turns glum to welcome gothic rock fans
- Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
- Dr Malinga, Reason, Okmalumkoolkat to perform at Red Bull Beat Battle
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- Winner: Two Bon Jovi Johannesburg tickets up for grabs
- Win tickets to the Winter Sculpture Fair
- WIN a business coaching franchise
- Enter to win 1 of 5 Danny Boyle DVD hampers
- Save & win: BBC Africa & AHA Resorts
- Congratulations to the winners of the Jack the Giant Slayer hampers
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Life & Style
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Flyers name their favourite airlines
Virgin America is emerging as a clear favorite within the airline industry, adding another accolade to its belt this year after travelers put the carrier at the top of the heap.
- Less-stressed women are more attractive to men: study
- Pfizer takes its shot at a vaccine for evasive superbug
- Hairdo deployed in Brazil's fight against racism
- Mediterranean frittata with roasted cherry tomatoes
- Ray of light in cancer care
- Bottling the fragrance of a garden
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Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
A unique first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150 000 pounds ($227 421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby’s said on Tuesday.
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- 'Beardvertising' uses magnificent beards as ad space
- Parents petition to save daughter from underage lesbian sex charge
- Lee's doing it for the kids
- British scramble to vaccinate children against measles
- One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Travel
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Flyers name their favourite airlines
Virgin America is emerging as a clear favorite within the airline industry, adding another accolade to its belt this year after travelers put the carrier at the top of the heap.
- European beach city named top summer destination
- Girls Gone Wild Mankele: Gallery
- China official finds some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
- Havana Bay slowly reclaims historic splendour
- Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson
- Minister announces first national tourism awards
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Motoring
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On pace or a mini too far?
People have asked me: "what's the point of certain cars"? and I have often found it difficult to answer because, with cars, it's really a case of different strokes for different folks.
- Ferrari for four
- Putting the brakes on that dreadful squeal!
- Aston Martin unveils celebratory centenary concept car
- Keep the customer satisfied: luxury cars going increasingly customised
- Good times come rain or shine
- Fashionista with drive
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Sci-Tech
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Rhino death toll at 350
The number of rhino poached since the beginning of the year has reached 350, the environmental affairs department said on Thursday.
- Kinect shuts down Xbox One reveal
- Neighbours' help needed to curb rhino poaching: MEC
- Russia to urgently evacuate Arctic post as ice melts
- Australian spends 45th birthday bunking with 2 metre croc
- Fungus just loves to play footsie
- Three farmers charged with trying to kill alleged rhino poacher
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Opinion
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Racing, Nigeria and image issues
The whiff of skulduggery is everywhere. From lowly cable filching, through Fidentia fraud, to favour-peddling in high office, the pong is pervasive.
- THE BIG READ: The not so shiny story
- Portents poor for democracy despite new constitution
- TMOs have too much power
- Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
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Racing, Nigeria and image issues
The whiff of skulduggery is everywhere. From lowly cable filching, through Fidentia fraud, to favour-peddling in high office, the pong is pervasive.
- Air crash investigations and the Gupta report
- TMOs have too much power
- Master one language before tackling another
- Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
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Portents poor for democracy despite new constitution
The Times Editorial: Zimbabweans vote overwhelmingly for a new constitution while senior officials of Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change, and their lawyer, are arrested in a police raid.
- MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- ANC needs to save itself from the Gupta buffoonery
- Glimpse of what we can be
- Warring unions need a neutral government
- African languages can help make SA a better nation
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THE BIG READ: The not so shiny story
You might think that the Gupta scandal, which has dominated the public discourse over the last month and which was the subject of an exchange of rhetoric in parliament this week, is the single biggest issue facing South Africa.
- THE BIG READ: Obama's woes not a ripple on Watergate
- THE BIG READ: Don't hold your breath over Guptagate report
- THE BIG READ: Importance of being earnest
- THE BIG READ: Wheels of controversy are already grinding
- THE BIG READ: Why other Africans hate us
- THE BIG READ: Freedom rules, okay?
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iLIVE
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Fuel levy will save government blushes: iLIVE
Reports that the collapse of Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) is imminent is good news for motorists.
- Culture first, then language: iLIVE
- Kleinfontein people, join SA: iLIVE
- Many faces of Jacob Zuma: ILIVE
- SABC squirms over sex: iLIVE
- Unions' demands damage economy: iLIVE
- English should be great, not gr8: iLIVE
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