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The Queen
The Queen Queen Elizabeth II, seen here on her coronation day on June 2 1953, celebrates Accession Day on Monday, which marks 60 years since she rose to the throne after the death of her father King George VI. (AFP)

Eurozone refuses Greek rescue without reforms

Eurozone ministers have told Greece they could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately held debt until it guaranteed reforms.

UN's Syria motion vetoed over lack of consensus efforts

Russia's foreign minister says it vetoed the UN resolution on Syria due to Western powers' failure to make additional effort for consensus.

ANCYL hopeful that Malema will walk away unscathed

The appeals committee ruling has failed to clear the air and uncertainty surrounding Julius Malema's future with the organisation.
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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.

Over 300 killed by Europe's freezing temperatures

More than 300 people have died throughout Europe and parts of North Africa as a freezing temperatures continue to plunge in the region.

Stores score on pension payday

There are moves afoot to overhaul the social grant payout system to make it less cumbersome as some grant recipients wait hours in queues.

DA says ANC's mining super tax will kill tax

The Democratic Alliance has come out strongly against the ANC's proposed mining tax, saying it would discourage investment at the expense of jobs.

Zuma gets connected with SA citizens

President Jacob Zuma will be using suggestions from South Africans on Facebook, Twitter and email ahead of his state of the nation address next week.

Wounded state crucial in US polls

Republican candidates and President Barack Obama recognise the importance of Nevada.
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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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Eurozone ministers have told Greece they could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately held debt until it guaranteed reforms.
China has become Iran's top trading partner as the sanctions against the Islamic republic have become progressively tougher.
Zambia and Côte d'Ivoire knocked out two gutsy underdogs, reaching the African Cup of Nations semifinals with 3-0 wins.
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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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.
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 pitches in the heart of Paksistan's most dangerous areas are keeping vulnerable teenagers from joining gangs, kidnappers and extortion rackets.
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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Artist Candice Breitz is using the popular soapie Generations to further the racial debate in South Africa.
Quite simply, Elmore Leonard is just the great American novelist of the great American comedy.
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Very few people bake their own bread every day, but Cape Town's Knead does it terribly well for those who don't.
There are almost as many recipes for tomato sauce as there are cooks.
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