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1 hr ago | Ain't It Cool News

Avengers 2 might be filming in South Africa. What does this mean for Black Panthers involvement?

AVENGERS 2 might be filming in SOUTH AFRICA, does this mean that Black Panther is going to be a part of the action!?! There has been a ton of smoke when it comes to speculation that Black Panther is going to make an appearance in the next AVENGERS film: So to me it is not a matter of if Marvel is going to use Black Panther in their cinematic ... (more)

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5 hrs ago | Iol.co.za

From rapper to Rasta, and now in SA

"I will never not be doing my greatest hits. I want people to close their eyes and reflect the moment." So said Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg when he was questioned at a press conference at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks on Friday night.

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10 hrs ago | Iol.co.za

Paedophile claims 40 years on

One of the victims of an alleged paedophile ring that operated at a Cape Town circus school in the 1970s is investigating the possibility of laying charges, four decades later, against two members of what has been branded "a cult" that preyed on young boys.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Miami Herald

The constant traveler revisits Africa

Age slows us all, but a few rare types sail through the years somehow unimpeded.

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Iol.co.za

Solomons off to promote A Lucky Man

While a fresh wave of gang warfare rocks the Western Cape, alleged senior leader of the 28s gang Ernie "Lastig" Solomons has "skipped" the country, bound for Cannes for one of the most glamorous events on the world's social calendar.

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BroadwayWorld.com

BWW Reviews: Power of Santa's Story Diluted by Sentimentality and Nostalgia

The Fugard Theatre in Cape Town is currently playing host to a return season of SANTA'S STORY, following a run in Johannesburg and preceding two overseas stops in London and Helsinki.

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CFR.org

South Africa's Economic Fault Lines

Nearly two decades after the collapse of apartheid, South Africa is a pluralistic democracy with a robust free press, an independent judiciary, and a commitment to the rule of law.

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Iol.co.za

'Boycott Burger King'

Pagad has called on people to boycott Burger King. The People Against Gangsterism and Drugs claim the owners of the local franchise behind the fast food giant are of "questionable morality". Grand Parade Investments - which is a stakeholder of Grandwest Casino - is the parent company of Burger King SA.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Iol.co.za

No proper notice on Winelands toll

Sanral's public notice on the Winelands tolling project was unlawful because the national roads agency never took a proper board decision committing to the project, the Western Cape High Court heard on Friday.

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Marvel Rumors: Black Panther in 'The Avengers 2,' Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye to Be Recast

Two pretty big rumors regarding The Avengers 2 are whipping around the Web today, so we figured they were worth a look.

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Iol.co.za

JCC bookkeeper to plead guilty

A bookkeeper who allegedly stole thousands of rands from the Jewish Community Centre will plead guilty to a charge of theft later this month, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court heard on Friday.

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News24

Man held for Cape Town pupil's death

Some people believe the DA will reinstate Apartheid should they win the national elections.

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News24

Western Cape teen raped, dies in hospital

Some people believe the DA will reinstate Apartheid should they win the national elections.

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Iol.co.za

Karabus arrives in Cape Town

Loud cheers echoed through the arrivals hall of Cape Town International Airport when Cyril Karabus's plane landed just before noon on Friday.

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Iol.co.za

'SA citizens linked to terror groups'

State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele told Parliament this week there was evidence that several South African citizens were linked to international terrorism organisations, including al-Qaeda. Cwele expressed confidence that on the weight of the evidence gathered the suspects would be arrested and charged soon.

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Iol.co.za

KZN varsity praised for Zulu policy

The decision to make it compulsory for students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to learn Zulu is to be welcomed, educationists said on Thursday.

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News24

Hanekom highlights beneficiation

Cape Town - Government is aiming to drive up demand for platinum by developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said on Thursday.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Mail & Guardian

The brave new world of the international egg trade

South Africa has long been a destination for fertility tourists. Now agencies are recruiting SA women to fuel India's burgeoning surrogacy business.

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Mail & Guardian

Young Voices: What do you think needs to be done to better education?

The common response among 82 primary school children in the Western Cape and Gauteng has been that more schools needed to be built in rural areas.

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Bellingham Herald

Coetzee tells Spain: Drop pro-bullfighting law

Spanish bullfighter David Galan performs with a Jose Escolar's ranch fighting bull during a bullfight of the San Isidro fair at Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, Monday, May 13, 2013.

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