No porn for MultiChoice: CEO
MultiChoice says it has no intention of launching adult channels. The broadcaster says the survey was part of regular research to test viewer tastes and impressions of existing and new television channels so as to improve customer service. 23 Comments
ANC defends 'Kill the Boer' song
The ruling ANC defended youth leader Julius Malema for singing, "shoot the boers, they are rapists", saying the lyrics of the song had been quoted out of context. 641 Comments
Thousands honour memory of slain Soweto pupils
Thousands of school pupils, teachers, government officials and politicians gathered in Protea South to honour the memory of four learners killed during a drag racing incident in Soweto. 0 Comments
'World's oldest' whisky unveiled in Scotland
A Scottish whisky firm unveiled bottles of what it claims is the oldest single malt whisky in the world, having spent the best part of a century inside an oak barrel. 2 Comments
Bafana finds a world cup home
The South African Football Association (Safa) got it right at last when they secured Sturrock Park at the Wits University Sports Complex as their base camp for the 2010 World Cup. 12 Comments
7.2 magnitude quake rocks Chile
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked central Chile, including the cities of Santiago and Valparaiso where a new president was to be sworn in, authorities said. 2 Comments
Mokonyane warns protestors
The fact that South Africa is a democratic country does not mean disgruntled citizens can do what they want, Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane said in Pretoria. 27 Comments
Probe into Zuma’s late declaration
The Public Protector will investigate President Jacob Zuma for failure to declare his financial interests when he was elected into high office last year. 83 CommentsFeatured Opinion
New school of thinking needed
Jonathan Jansen: It is time to concede an unpleasant fact: our government does not have the capacity or the courage to change our schools in vast parts of this country.
Fired prostitute has judges in a tizz
A sacked Cape Town prostitute had three Labour Appeal Court judges grappling with whether she was entitled to challenge her dismissal.
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SA and Zimbabwe to review labour accord
A labour market agreement between South Africa and Zimbabwe needs to be reviewed, the countries' labour ministers said in Cape Town.
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Russian 'white power' neo-nazis jailed for murder of African
Nine Russians from a neo-Nazi group that called itself "Simbirsk White Power" were jailed for up to 22 years in connection with the murder of an African, investigators said.
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Looks like Tiger's ready for a comeback
Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach, Hank Haney, and leading golfers are talking of the possibility of a return to action for the golf world's No1.
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MTN profit down, users up 28%
Africa’s biggest mobile operator by subscribers, posted lower 2009 profit despite its new customers increasing by 28% to 116 million.
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Spud comes to life
Bright lights, cameras and film crew have invaded prestigious boys' school Michaelhouse, where John van de Ruit is watching his book Spud come to life.
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Hillbrow gets a facelift
Johannesburg residents have become used to the idea of Hillbrow as a hell hole: a haven for druglords and addicts, illegal immigrants and prostitutes. 10 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 AudioBid to eliminate mother to child transmission by 2015
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AUDIO: Drag racing: An Insider’s Perspective
Times LIVE spoke to Robin Harper, who is familiar with the illegal drag racing scene in Gauteng, about fast cars, drugs and the revving of engines.Sponsored Links
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R&B star Craig David on The Von Vodcast
R&B star Craig David will release his brand new album, ‘Signed Sealed Delivered" in just a couple of weeks. The album marks his tenth year in the music industry. Jason Von Berg caught up with the star in Cape Town recently to find out more about the album and the purpose of his trip to the country. Watch this week’s episode of The Von Vodcast. |
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My very deepest sympathy to the families of the schoolboys killed by those two cars drag racing. My strongest emotion, though, is anger. Read the related article