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Chilly reception
Chilly reception A rare mantle of snow blanketed the St Peter's basilica on Friday. The Vatican has fiercely denied the widespread corruption charges against it. (Tiziana Fabi, AFP) Read more
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Vatican rubbishes corruption claims

The Vatican fiercely rejected claims by one of its archbishops of widespread corruption and waste in the management of the Holy See.
Sport

Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia cruise into Afcon semifinals

Zambia and Côte d'Ivoire knocked out two gutsy underdogs, reaching the African Cup of Nations semifinals with 3-0 wins.
Business

Share a pic of your naked mom

The area in which we should be the most clear-headed, our personal finances, is usually the deepest vortex of self-delusion.
Video

Guilty verdict confirmed

The ANC's National Disciplinary Committee of Appeals chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday that the NDC's guilty verdict against ANCYL top brass, including Julius Malema, is upheld. Watch Ramaphosa's short summary of the verdict announcement.
National

Battle for control of the doors and the 'drugs'

Despite an uneasy calm since a 'turf war' led to the merging of nightclub 'security services' in the Cape, there are still scores to be settled.
National

The Young Lions head to the last chance saloon

While the ANC's appeals committee has upheld the majority of the ANCYL suspensions, Malema and his co-accused can still present mitigating evidence.
National

DA and Didata in irregular tender deal

The DA in Plettenberg Bay has allegedly given a company run by a resident in the area a R4.3-million short-term IT contract without a tender.
World

Double-veto blocks UN resolution on Syria

Russia and China have blocked a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria, hours after the country's forces bombed Homs, killing hundreds.
National

Zuma calls for recognition of women in ANC history

The centenary provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women to the struggle, the president told the ANC Women's League.
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Congo immigrants hold the line

South Africa's Congolese community continue to protest and lobby against the 2011 election result which saw Joseph Kabila retain power, despite the arrest of 20 supporters of opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi’s in Yeoville earlier this month, in what they say are trumped up charges.
Julius Malema: A special report Julius Malema: A special report
ANCYL president Julius Malema is not one to shy away from the serious political issues of the day
Scouring the planet for the grooviest exotic sounds Scouring the planet for the grooviest exotic sounds
We round up some of the more intriguing reissues from Madrid-based label Vampisoul
Godongwana 'lied to inquiry' Godongwana 'lied to inquiry'
Subpoenaed bank accounts show former minister did receive an undisclosed salary
Most public schools still lack workbooks Most public schools still lack workbooks
The majority of public schools are lagging behind due to the slow delivery of important workbooks
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Foreign doctors hold out a lifeline
Foreign doctors hold out a lifeline
Without their presence SA’s NHI cannot be implemented successfully to provide quality healthcare.
Jobs shock puts pressure on EU
Jobs shock puts pressure on EU
Developments in Spain and Portugal demand urgent attention
The white elephant in the room
The white elephant in the room
An artist is using the popular soapie Generations to further the racial debate in SA
SIU probes graft and corruption in Limpopo
SIU probes graft and corruption in Limpopo
Treasury paves way for unit to begin investigation into evidence unearthed by intervention force
How to grow communal land use
How to grow communal land use
Subsistence farmers should be helped to increase yields and find profitable markets, says researcher
Teenage moms face a litany of ills
Teenage moms face a litany of ills
Nearly half of all pregnancies in South Africa involve teenagers, statistics reveal
A public Facebook
A public Facebook
The site is expected to sell a 10% stake for around $10-billion but there are doubts about its value
Media self-regulation is ideal
Media self-regulation is ideal
Ruling party's participation in the hearings of the Press Freedom Commission comes as a surprise
Grants: Short-changed in long queues
Grants: Short-changed in long queues
The social development department is worried about some shops taking advantage of grant recipients
Slideshow: Egypt soccer tragedy
Slideshow: Egypt soccer tragedy
Dozens have been killed in one of soccer’s deadliest incidents after rival fans clashed in Egypt
Smacking will never be right
Smacking will never be right
Parents need to be able to set boundaries which will look different in different households
Eskom's plight dims GDP outlook
Eskom's plight dims GDP outlook
While the country fights to keep the lights on, economists warn Eskom is becoming a 'silent risk'
The Editorial: Dreams of China vs local realities
The Editorial: Dreams of China vs local realities
Jacob Zuma dreams of China: of 10% growth and elite bureaucracy coordinating government machinery
Magic musical fusion of American South and West Africa
Magic musical fusion of American South and West Africa
Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara build on previous collaborations to take their music to new heights
One continent, two African Unions
One continent, two African Unions
The AU’s failure to elect a new head shows a divided continental body, writes Takura Zhangazha
Taste for Apple sours BlackBerry
Taste for Apple sours BlackBerry
Service outages and failure to keep up with the iPhone mean BlackBerry's popularity is waning
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Immigration's lies and stagnation
South Africans can get a passport in days, but a foreigner is fortunate to get a permit within a year.
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Parliamentary scorn for civil society a cause for concern
Parliament not giving enough attention to civil society and NGOs.
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Eurozone ministers to continue 'tough' Greece talks
Finance ministers are to confer by telephone after 12 hours of talks in Athens failed to produce a breakthrough on a Greek bailout deal.
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Barclays puts the squeeze on Absa
Restructuring at Absa by the bank's global parent Barclays has seen the loss of senior managers and rattled the market.
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Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia cruise into Afcon semifinals
Zambia and Côte d'Ivoire knocked out two gutsy underdogs, reaching the African Cup of Nations semifinals with 3-0 wins.
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New Zealand secure lead in Sevens with win over Fiji
A withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.
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Libya's 'forgotten hostages' continue to live in fear
Muammar Gaddafi's occupation of Tawergha and using it as a base to besiege and shell Misrata in last year's civil war has left the town isolated.
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African growth does little to cure inequality
The IMF predicts that even as rich countries face a slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6% average growth in 2012.
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Soccer gives Pakistan's badland children hope
Soccer pitches in the heart of Paksistan's most dangerous areas are keeping vulnerable teenagers from joining gangs, kidnappers and extortion rackets.
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First Native American saint stirs pride
The 17th-century figure, Kateri Tekakwitha, makes history when the Vatican canonises her but joy is mixed with painful memories for indigenous tribes.
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The white elephant in the room
Artist Candice Breitz is using the popular soapie Generations to further the racial debate in South Africa.
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Writing it more real than reality could be
Quite simply, Elmore Leonard is just the great American novelist of the great American comedy.
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Bread for loafers
Very few people bake their own bread every day, but Cape Town's Knead does it terribly well for those who don't.
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Tomatoes are the stars of the X-factor
There are almost as many recipes for tomato sauce as there are cooks.
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