TOP MULTIMEDIA STORY SA political analysis 13 May 2009 Hear what News24 columnists and political analysts Prince Mashele and Max du Preez had to say on the 2009 elections, Zuma, their expectations of the ANC and more. · Meet the cabinet 11 May 2009 Meet President Jacob Zuma's cabinet. · Zuma's inauguration 9 May 2009 Huge crowds, guests and dignitaries gathered for Jacob Zuma's inauguration. · Zuma's history 8 May 2009 Ahead of his inauguration, take a look at photos of Jacob Zuma's history in politics.	Al Jazeera news roundup Get your daily world news roundup from Al Jazeera news network here. Last updated: 20 May 2009 09:40 *View Al Jazeera on DSTV Channel 406*

MPs swearing in
7 May 2009
Take a look at photos of the swearing in of Ministers of Parliament and the election of Jacob Zuma as president.


Defiant toddlers
4 May 2009
Screaming difficult toddlers? Research shows it's normal, and part of healthy development.


Swine flu: latest update
30 April 2009
As global concern over the swine flu outbreak rises, take a look at our summary of the latest facts and important information about the virus. See the slideshow.


SA's future
30 April 2009
News24 asked members of the public how they feel about SA's future, and what they hope the next ANC government will do for SA. See the video


Reaction to elections results
29 April 2009
See what members of the public had to say about the ANC's victory at the polls. See the video


ANC pre-result party
24 April 2009
ANC supporters celebrated their lead in the 2009 election, with a party held in the streets of Johannesburg. See the slideshow.


Reflecting on the elections
23 April 2009
Voters around the Cape reflect on how the 2009 election differed from past elections, and share why they think voting is important. See the video


Cape Town votes
22 April 2009
Election day footage from around Cape Town, as residents told News24 how it felt to vote. See the video.


SA votes
22 April 2009
South Africans flooded to the voting polls to vote in the 2009 elections. See photos from early morning queues, aerial shots, party leaders voting, Madiba and more. See the slideshow

2009 campaign trail
22 April 2009
Revisit highlights of the 2009 election campaign trail: campaign rallies, significant political events and more. See the slideshow


Meet the parties
21 April 2009
Not sure who to vote for? Want a quick summary of all the key political parties? Take a look at our slideshow introducing you to each party and the party leader. See the slideshow.

Why you must vote
21 April 2009
Prominent party leaders implore each and every South African to vote in South Africa's fourth democratic elections. Watch the video and hear their reasons why YOUR vote counts.

Vote for us
20 April 2009
Prominent leaders from all of the main South African political parties explain why their parties are the ones to vote for. Watch the video and decide who will get your vote.


Baleka Mbete interview
16 April 2009
ANC Chairperson Baleka Mbete discusses the ANC's priorities, their opinion on Cope, their plan to turn policy into action, and more. See the video.


Malema campaigning in CT
15 April 2009
News24 followed ANC Youth League President Julius Malema as he campaigned door-to-door in the DA territory of Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town. See the video.


Interview with Reverend Meshoe
9 April 2009
News24 interviews ACDP President Reverend Kenneth Meshoe about party policies, his opinion on same-sex marriage, the role of different religions in SA and more. See the video.

Relive SA's 2004 elections
6 April 2009
In the final slideshow of this series, News24 takes you back to the 2004 SA elections, as millions came out to vote ten years after the first democratic elections. See the soundslides.

Interview with Mvume Dandala
2 April 2009
News24 interviewed Cope's presidential candidate Mvume Dandala on policy, his Christian values, Cope, Allan Boesak, and more. See the video.


SA's 1999 election
30 March 2009
Revisit the 1999 elections with us, as parties campaigned furiously and millions came out to vote in South Africa's second ever democratic elections. See the soundslides.


De Lille interview
26 March 2009
ID leader Patricia de Lille discusses party policies, her opinion on Cope, the Arms Deal, the DA and ID's differences, and more in this interview with News24. See the video.


Zuma speaks at Langa rally
25 March 2009
ANC President Jacob Zuma speaks at a rally in Langa, Cape Town, on Human Rights Day, paying his respects to those who died in the 1960s anti-pass protests. See the video.


Relive the 1994 elections
23 March 2009
News24 takes you back to this same pre-election period in 1994, as the buzz leading up to the first democratic elections in SA culminated in the ANC's historic win. See the video.


Buthelezi interview
19 March 2009
News24 interviews IFP President Mangosuthu Buthelezi about the party policies, retaining support in KZN, his opinion on coalitions and more. See the video.


Helen Zille interview
13 March 2009
News24 interviews DA President Helen Zille about the party's policies, their views on Cope, their hopes for success, and more. See the video.


Send us your poster photos
12 March 2009
News24 wants your photographs of 2009 election posters in your city. Take a look at this slideshow for inspiration. See the soundslides.


IEC pledge signing
11 March 2009
Political parties running in the upcoming election signed an IEC pledge to adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct. See the soundslides.


News24 interviews Bantu Holomisa
10 March 2009
News24 interviews UDM President Bantu Holomisa ahead of the 2009 elections, to discuss the party's policies, their election mandate, and more. See the video.


News24 interviews Pieter Mulder
5 March 2009
News24 interviews Freedom Front Plus President Pieter Mulder about the party's policies, their election mandate, and more. See the video.


Zuma defends ANC legacy
4 March 2009
Oryx Multimedia Productions bring you this video of ANC President Jacob Zuma defending the ANC's history with Nelson Mandela at an ANC rally in Khayalitsha, Cape Town. See the video.

Design Indaba 2009
3 March 2009
From cutting edge design in fashion, accessories, lifestyle products and more, to live entertainment from musicians, breakdancers and more, this year's expo was a sensory overload. See the soundslides.

Interview with Mosiuoa Lekota
2 March 2009
News24 talks to Cope Chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota about issues around policy - including HIV/Aids - Cope's campaign focus, and other contentious issues such as the Arms Deal inquiry. See the video.

Mandela endorses ANC rally
2 March 2009
Oryx Multimedia Productions bring you this video of Nelson Mandela, and grandson, Mandla, appearing at the Dutwya rally in the Eastern Cape, offering their endorsement of the ANC. See the video.

End polio now campaign
26 February 2009
Rotary International's massive campaign to eradicate polio has been hugely successful so far. Throughout this last week of February they embark on a unique awareness campaign. See the video.

Academy Awards 2009
23 February 2009
See the stars strutting their stuff on the red carpet, and the main winners at this year's prestigious Oscars awards ceremony. See the soundslides.


Web for Dev
19 February 2009
Unicef hosted a conference on expanding the use of new technologies for humanitarian purposes. See the video.


Vaccine for children in Bangladesh
13 February 2009
Bangladesh has introduced a new combination vaccine that will protect its children against five killer diseases. See the video.


Fighting poaching in Kenya
12 February 2009
The Born Free Foundation tells of their campaign to fight poaching and the illegal bushmeat trade in Kenya. See the video.


Grammy Awards 2009
9 February 2009
See photos from the 51st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles. See the soundslides.


SA Parliament's opening
6 February 2009
See photos from the grand opening of Parliament in Cape Town as all the parliamentarians arrived in their finery. See the soundslides.


Jan van Eck's funeral
5 February 2009
Famous political activist and Burundian peace negotiator Jan van Eck's funeral was held in Cape Town on Wednesday 4 February. Important dignitaries, friends and family give their tributes to Jan. See the video.

Young photographers
3 February 2009
National Geographic Kids magazine has run a photographic competition for children between the ages of four and 14 years old.See the soundslides with the entries from the finalists and runners up.


Zapiro's Mandela cartoons
2 February 2009
Brilliant political cartoonist and satirist Zapiro shares his Mandela cartoons with News24 and talks about the influence and inspiration Mandela has been to him. See the soundslides.


Gaza schools reopen
29 January 2009
Unicef reports from the war-torn Gaza area, as children begin to return to the classroom following the ceasefire. See the video.


International tattoo convention
27 January 2009
Top international and local tattoo artists, punks, hippies, and a generally fascinated public all attended the Southern Ink Xposure tattoo convention in Cape Town. See the soundslides.


Clinton's first speech
23 January 2009
Hillary Clinton gives her first official speech as the new US Secretary of State. See the video.


Musina SA/ Zim border town
23 January 2009
Unicef's Executive Director visits the South African border town of Musina, which has become the entry point for many desperate Zimbabweans fleeing the crisis in their country. See the video.


Obama & Michele's first dance
21 January 2009
Photos and audio from Barack and Michele's first dances as president and first lady, during the post-inauguration celebrations. See the soundslides.


Obama's inauguration speech
21 January 2009
Watch Barack Obama's inauguration speech after he has sworn his oath of office as the first black president of the United States. See the video.


Obama's inauguration
20 January 2009
Photos from Barack Obama's inauguration as the first black president of the United States. See the soundslides.


Gaza aftermath: the toll on civilians
20 January 2009
Civilians living in and around the stricken Gaza area have suffered massively in the fighting over the last three weeks. See the soundslides reflecting on their plight.


Obama's opening inaugural concert
19 January 2009
See photos and hear audio from President-elect Barack Obama's opening inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. See the soundslides.


The many faces of George Bush
16 January 2009
News24 reflects on the many faces of George W Bush over the years of his presidency. See the soundslides.


Bush's Aids legacy
15 January 2009
Take a look at what US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the US Hiv/Aids Coordinator have to say about President Bush's Aids legacy. See the video.


Gaza crisis and its impact on children
14 January 2009
See what Unicef has to say about the crisis in Gaza and how it is affecting children living in the city. See the video.


Golden Globe Awards 2009
12 January 2009
Take a look at photos of the stars from this year's Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. See the soundslides.


Top photos of 2008
24 December 2008
Take a look at some of the most striking photos taken around the world during 2008. See the soundslides.


16 days of activism
10 December 2008
Activist and social worker Ryan 'Brown' Dalton spent 16 rough days living on the streets of Cape Town, in an effort to promote the cause of street kids. See the video.


Taliep's family reacts
2 December 2008
Hear what Taliep Petersen's family have to say outisde the Cape High Court after Najwa Petersen is found guilty of the murder of her husband. See the video.


Najwa trial verdict
2 December 2008
Footage from inside the Cape High Court as Najwa Petersen and her three co-accused are read their sentences. See the video.


Mumbai latest update
28 November 2008
The latest update on the chaos in Mumbai and a summary of events since the attacks started on Wednesday 26th November 2008. See the soundslides.


Mumbai terror attacks
27 November 2008
A summary of events since the series of bloody terror attacks started in Mumbai Wednesday 26 November. Major tourist hotspots have been under siege, over 100 have been killed, and hundreds more injured. See the soundslides.

DRC crisis summary
25 November 2008
Confused about the complex crisis in DRC? Want to know how and why it started? We've summarised it all for you, explaining the context and key events of the last 3 months. See the soundslides.

American Music Awards
24 November 2008
The 2008 American Music Awards recognised a range of top music artists from around the world. See the soundslides from this red carpet event.


US ambassador in Zimbabwe
21 November 2008
US Ambassador James D McGee speaks about the crisis in Zimbabwe and the possibility of the US implementing tougher sanctions if the political impasse is not brought to an end soon. See the video.

Unicef update on DRC
19 November 2008
Unicef's latest update on the increasingly desperate humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. See the video.

Glamour Awards 2008
11 November 2008
The Glamour Women of the Year Awards pays tribute to extraordinary women from politicians to sportswomen, from Nobel Peace prize winners to artists. See the soundslides from this red carpet event.

Commemorating Miriam Makeba
10 November 2008
Take a look at photos and listen to songs from the legendary singer Miriam Makeba's life and career. The South African music icon died while performing in Italy, November 10 2008. See the soundslides.

Unicef gets aid to DRC
7 November 2008
Unicef describes the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. After fresh clashes between government and rebel troops kept them out of the civilian areas for days, they are now again able to access those in need. See the video.

Obama?s historic victory
6 November 2008
Relive Barack Obama's historic US election victory on November 4th 2008. See the soundslides with photos from the night and audio extracts from McCain and Obama's speeches.


SA reaction to US elections result
5 November 2008
American expats and prominent Capetonians gathered early morning 5th November at the US consulate general's residence in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, to witness the announcement of Obama's win. See the video of their reactions and comments.


Obama 2008 campaign trail
31 October 2008
With US election day around the corner, take a look at photos from throughout Democratic candidate Barack Obama's campaign trail. See the soundslides.


McCain 2008 campaign trail
31 October 2008
With US election day around the corner, take a look at photos from throughout Republican candidate John McCain's campaign trail. See the soundslides.


AfrikaBurn Festival
30 October 2008
Hundreds of people partying in the desert - what's it all about? Discover the AfrikaBurn festival 2008. See the soundslides.


International Kite Festival
29 October 2008
The International Kite Festival hosted by Cape Mental Health drew hundreds of kite enthusiasts and revellers in Cape Town. Massive kites, stalls and live entertainment were the order of the day. See the soundslides.

News24 turns 10
13 October 2008
We take you through 10 years at News24; from events like 9/11 which changed the site forever, to the newsroom today. See the video.


USS Theodore Roosevelt
7 October 2008
Take a look at footage on board the nuclear-powered warship USS Theodore Roosevelt, during her visit to Cape Town. See the video.


West Coast flowers
30 September 2008
The West Coast is alive with colour at springtime; however, much of this unique vegetation faces extinction due to cultivation. The N7 road reserve is one area where the vibrant plant and insect life can still be found. See the audio slideshow.

Mbeki's final days
25 September 2008
Relive the dramatic fall of Thabo Mbeki and the massive changes in South African politics over the last few days. See the audio slideshow.

Braai for Heritage
24 September 2008
News24 interviewed founder of the Braai for Heritage campaign Jan Scannell to discover how the campaign started, why braaing is uniquely South African and how it unifies us as a country. See the video.

Public response to Mbeki's resignation
22 September 2008
News24 took to the streets to find out what people think of Mbeki's recent resignation and what they think the future holds. See the video.

Dan Gillmor discusses citizen journalism
19 September 2008
Online media guru Dan Gillmor discusses citizen journalism and the way in which it is changing the way we consume media as we know it. See the video.

2008 MTV Video Music Awards
8 September 2008
Take a look at a slideshow of photos from the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

McCain acceptance speech
5 September 2008
John McCain makes his acceptance speech as the Republican party presidential candidate at the Republican Convention in Minnesota, US. See the audio slideshow.


Michael Jackson 50th
29 August 2008
For Michael Jackson's 50th birthday we look at some photos from his public life both off and on the music stage. See the slideshow.


Barack Obama acceptance speech
29 August 2008
Barack Obama makes his acceptance speech as the Democratic party presidential candidate at the Democratic Convention in Denver, US. See the audio slideshow.


Rainbow House children's safe home
28 August 2008
Every day children are abused and abandoned in South Africa. For these children, emergency places of safety such as Rainbow House provide invaluable refuge. See the video.

South African Superwomen exhibition
15 August 2008
Artist Leila Flaherty Fanner launches her South African Superwomen art exhibition in time for Women's Month. The exhibition recognises iconic South African women like Miriam Makeba and Mamphela Ramphele. See the audio slideshow.

Interview with athlete Mari Rabie
8 August 2008
South African triathlete Mari Rabie talks about her sporting career, women in sport and Beijing 2008, just before she heads to this year's Olympic Games. See the video.


Interview with athlete Tarryn Bright
8 August 2008
South African national team hockey player Tarryn Bright talks about her sporting career, women in sport and Beijing 2008, just before she heads to this year's Olympic Games. See the video.

Teen choice awards
4 August 2008
See photos from the red carpet at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards.



Protest against Jon Qwelane
25 July 2008
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community gathered outside the Naspers building in Cape Town to protest against Jon Qwelane's latest common. Complainants say the column is homophobic and amounts to hate speech.

Flooding in the Cape
21 July 2008
News24 users sent us their photos of flooding in the Western Cape.



Mandela 90 Media Center
July 2008
News24's spectacular Mandela Media Centre launched in time for Madiba's 90th birthday. Featuring audio slideshows, video interviews with prominent South Africans, a full biography and timeline and more, it is well worth taking a look!

Julius Malema defends Zuma
18 June 2008
ANC Youth League President Julius Malema answers questions around Jacob Zuma, the forces discrediting him and his position as a role model for South Africans. See the video.


House on the Rock scandal
17 June 2008
An investigation into the allegations against House on the Rock children's home in the Eastern Cape, reveals two vastly different opinions about what happened. Allegations against the caretakers include abuse and neglect. See the video.

ANYCL President speaks about the youth
13 June 2008
News24 puts ANCYL President Juilus Malema on the spot with a few tough questions, ahead of Youth Day on June 16.


Foreign nationals protest
10 June 2008
Foreign nationals stage a protest outside Seapoint Community Hall, Cape Town. Foreigners have locked horns with the City of Cape Town over access to community halls as places of safety for those fleeing the xenophobic violence See the video.

Should foreigners return home?
3 June 2008
News24's Lauren Clifford-Holmes headed back to Du Noon Township - the initial site where xenophobic violence broke out in Cape Town, to find out how the locals feel about foreigners returning. See the video.

Displaced Malawians get help from home
28 May 2008
Thousands of foreigners want to flee South Africa in the wake of the xenophobic violence, but many do not have the financial resources to do so. One Malawian NGO has come to South Africa to assist their Malawian citizens in getting home. See the video.

Soetwater refugee camp
27 May 2008
News24's Lauren Clifford-Holmes headed to Soetwater refugee camp in Cape Town to see the conditions people are living in. Soetwater houses around 3000 refugees at the moment. See the audio slideshow.

VIDEO: Violence in Du Noon
23 May 2008
News24 journalists were warned to stay away from Du Noon township near Milnerton outside Cape Town on Friday morning, as policemen said "shots were being fired".


SLIDESHOW: Crisis in context
22 May 2008
Foreigners living in South Africa have been forced to leave their homes for their own safety. Watch our updated multimedia presentation summarising the events of the last few days.

Xenophobic violence stretches into second week
19 May 2008
Xenophobic violence continues to spread across Gauteng. As the death toll rises to 22, and shocking images emerge in the national news media, News24 continues to publish photographs from across the country.

Violence in Alexandra & Diepsloot townships
15 May 2008
At least three people have been killed, dozens injured, and hundreds displaced in what are believed to be xenophobic attacks in Alexandra and Diepsloot townships, Johannesburg, which started on Sunday 11 May. See the update in audio slideshow.

Devastation in China
13 May 2008
The recent devastating earthquake in China has left thousands dead and many more injured. See the photos in a slideshow.


Alexandra violence aftermath
13 May 2008
Foreign nationals living in Alexandra township have become the victims of apparent xenophobic violence. They spent Monday night in hospitals and police stations, fearing for their lives, after the violence broke out on Sunday 11 May. See the slideshow.

Stephen Hawking comes to SA
12 May 2008
Famous theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking came to South Africa to mark the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences' (AIMS) expansion into Africa. Hawking's first ever public lecture in Africa was delivered 11th May in Cape Town. See the video.

The MET costume institute gala
6 May 2008
The best dressed of Hollywood walked the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala. See the photos in a slideshow.


More than 50 000 dead in Myanmar
6 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis has left Myanmar in a state of devastation ? with thousands already dead, the death toll is expected to continue rising.


Celebrating Freedom Day
25 April 2008
In commemoration of Freedom Day on April 27, News24 speaks to 14-year-old pupils about the meaning of freedom, and the changes it has brought to South Africa.


David Kramer speaks about Taliep Petersen
24 April 2008
Renowned South African playwright David Kramer speaks to News24 about his artistic partner Taliep Petersen, and the excellent relationship they had up until Petersen's death in 2006.

The taxi industry and rising petrol prices
16 April 2008
South Africa's taxi industry is taking strain under the numerous petrol hikes of 2008. See what taxi owners, drivers and passengers have to say on this issue.


Gautrain update - April 2008
07 April 2008
Gautrain rapid rail link network continues to be met with mixed responses by the South African public. Take a look at this April 2008 update to see how far the project has come.


Free tibet protest
07 April 2008
Human rights protestors took to the streets in London as the Olympic torch arrived. See the photos.


Small scale fishers and their struggle for recognition
03 April 2008
Small scale traditional fishers are fighting an endless battle for recognition and rights in South Africa. This battle has stretched throughout colonialism and apartheid and persists despite the advent of democracy in 1994.

Awaiting Zimbabwe election results
02 April 2008
Zimbabweans are anxious as the wait continues for election results. See the photos.



Zimbabwe election
31 March 2008
Zimbabweans took to the polls on March 29 in presidential elections. See photos from the day.


Surviving the rains in Alexandra, Johannesburg
20 March 2008
Extremely bad weather conditions throughout early 2008 have left residents of Alexandra settlement's east bank in Johannesburg battling with the persistent rains and plummeting temperatures and residents live in constant fear that the river will again flood their homes.

Refugees: far from home
19 March 2008
Every year thousands of refugees flood into South Africa, seeking asylum. While South African law promises to assist and protect refugees, they face many difficulties at Home Affairs,are mistreated by the employment system and housing market and many refugees become victims of xenophobia.

Stellenbosch club raids vox pops
10 March 2008
Find out what people had to say about the police raids on student nightspots in Stellenbosch, where police have been accused of rough and unnecessary behaviour against the club patrons.

Land Redistribution
07 March 2008
Land redistribution is a thorny issue but white farmers say they are willing to help with empowerment- if government comes to the table. Click here for the full story.


March petrol hike vox pops
06 March 2008
Find out what the public has to say about the March 2008 petrol hikes, as the price of unleaded petrol rises 61 cents per liter, diesel rises 78 cents, and paraffin 76 cents.

A lost opportunity
27 February 2008
The land restitution process in South Africa is drawing to a close, yet experts have questioned how meaningful it has been for the victims of apartheid and their descendants. Click here for the full story.

'I'm not going to move'
18 February 2008
Delft residents who have been waiting for government houses for years illegally occupied uncompleted houses on the N2 gateway project. News24 investigates. Click here for the full story.

Getting a piece of the pie
29 January 2008
The Business Place offers individuals from any background an opportunity to open their own business. News24 gets the lowdown on entrepeneurship in South Africa today. Click here for the full story.

Lights, camera, action!
30 October 2007
New Africa Theatre gives men and women from disadvantaged backgrounds a chance to pursue their passions for singing, acting and dancing. News24 chats to some of the rising stars. Click here for the full story.

A matter of survival
01 October 2007
Carthorses are a means of survival for some communities in the Cape Flats. News24 talks to the Carthorse Protection Association about the care of these creatures and the challenges they face. Click here for the full story.

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