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President Obama’s new war plan swung into action on Thursday as US marines launched a major offensive into the Taliban heartlands of southern Afghanistan.
The King of Pop was preparing for his London tour before he died. See video footage of his final rehearsal.
More than half of the SABC's 3 000 staff members are expected to go on strike but the broadcaster says it has a contingency plan in place.
South African captain John Smit says he hopes that there is no bad blood between the Boks and British and Irish Lions.
The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official says.
Heroin with a street value of R12m has been discovered on a passenger aircraft from Iran at Or Tambo International Airport, police say.
Michael Jackson's death is the latest news event where Twitter played a central role - but just as quickly has its susceptibility to false rumours become apparent.
Microsoft's latest move can only be the product of decades of extreme arrogance, writes Alistair Fairweather.
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Sport24 chief writer Rob Houwing isn’t convinced by the live TV format used for the SA Cricket Awards.
HATS OFF: A model presents a creation from designer Guido Maria Kretschmer during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin. (Maya Hitji, AP)
SMOOTH CRIMINAL: A Michael Jackson fan does the moonwalk while attending a tribute to the music icon at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg. (Werner Beukes, Sapa)
DEVASTATION: Stranded passengers look on as a machine clears a road blocked by landslides caused by heavy rain on a highway in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. (Tarun Das, AP)
EMPHATIC: President Jacob Zuma talks to reporters after attending the closing session of the 13th African Union summit of heads of state and government in Sirte, Libya. (Nasser Nasser, AP)
HEARTFELT: A makeshift memorial outside the family home of pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles continues to grow as fans leave tokens of their affection. (Gus Ruelas, AP)
UNREAL: Meatball lets out a big yawn while awaiting the start of the UFO Festival Alien Pet Costume Contest held in Roswell, New Mexico. (Mark Wilson, AP)
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Statistics indicate that there is more violent crime in Britain than in South Africa.
Preschoolers who nap exhibit better psychosocial functions.
We speak to Mr Pink Loerie Chris Macgregor about the new Mr Gay SA contest.
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The country will continue to focus on improving conditions of medical professionals and retaining their skills, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says.
Eight British school students have been hospitalised in northeast Romania with swine flu, an embassy officia says.
SA's policy of targeting inflation has helped to stabilise prices and grow the economy and will remain in place, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.
Researchers are using bluetooth technology to observe the meanderings of tens of thousands of festival-goers at a top European rock festival.
Extremist rebels in Somalia say they will continue to attack African Union peacekeepers in an area where bloody insurgency is intensifying.
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract.
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Despite efforts to underplay his legacy, many of us will remember Mbeki as a man who dedicated his life to the service of his country, says News24 User Mphatjie Monareng.
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Put on your comfy pants; this weekend is all about food.
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