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Chioma Umeala pushes for more diversity in animé

The Women King star Chioma Umeala is driven by closing the gap in terms of representation for black women in the world of animé.

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Mjajubana takes the crown of election campaigners

“I love helping people,” says ANC man Avela Mjajubana, who has caused a stir by adding spice while on a campaign trail.

Nyandeni , Eastern-cape , South-africa , Kwazulu , Mjajubana , Something , Anc , Mjajubane , Avela-mjajubana , Sasco , Kwazulu-natal

READER LETTER | Promising increases in social grants to voters shortsighted

When I read about all the promises of considerable increases in social grants and salaries of domestic workers, it is clear that the country will be doomed to fail in no time.

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READER LETTER | Make emergency info accessible on your phone

In life, there is information that appears to be simple and insignificant and yet it serves invaluable implications in the most desperate of times. This is emergency information.

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WATCH | New ID. Code previews the future of VW in China

Volkswagen (VW) has gone out on a styling limb with its sleek new ID. Code concept car that made its world premiere at the Beijing Auto Show on Thursday.

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DORCAS DUBE-LONDT | Basic education still not delivering on freedom ideals

Tomorrow marks 30 years since the first democratic elections in 1994, which symbolised the end of apartheid and arguably the beginning of a new era of freedom, equality and democracy in the country.

Soweto , Gauteng , South-africa , South-african , World-bank , Education , Sa , Schools , Freedom-day , Dorcas-dube , Londt

Why is Kelly Khumalo still free, asks defence lawyer

Singer Kelly Khumalo has once again been identified as the mastermind behind the killing of her former boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa.

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READER LETTER | Gumede spot-on on Africa's demise

Hats off to finest Prof William Gumede for hitting the nail on the head with his analysis of Africa's orchestrated demise. An excellently articulated opinion in Sowetan (April 18) was most insightful and deserves to be decorated in golden frames and be affix on the walls of AU, African parliaments, uUniversities and schools.

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SPOTLIGHT | 'Boy Kills World', 'The Fall Guy' in cinemas; Comic Con Africa is back in the Cape

Locally shot thriller, which also inspired a South African-made video game, releases along with Ryan Gosling action comedy, while fans can feast on their annual Cape Town outing of pop culture; win movie tickets

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READER LETTER | Construction mafias disrupt housing delivery

The rogue elements that continue to disrupt service delivery in some parts of Gauteng pose a new challenge in terms of service delivery. The ugly scenes of service delivery disruption leave a bitter taste.

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