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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 in Cape Town 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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