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Top Story : Crime 'is under control' Afternoon Newsletter News  |  Opinion  |  Business  |  Sport  |  Tech  |  Motoring  |  Lifestyle  |  Multimedia  |  Special Reports  |  isiZulu  |  Jobs  |  Property Jobs   |   Property   |   Cars   |   kalahari.com   Crime 'is under control' National police commissioner Riah Phiyega believes that crime is under control, despite concerns about the national crime statistics. Top cop turns down call for specialised units Metro cop arrested by mistake Crime is not under control - organisations Israeli forces enter Nairobi mall Israeli forces have joined Kenyan efforts to end a deadly siege by Somali militants at a Nairobi shopping mall. Shebab Twitter account suspended Battle to free Nairobi hostages S Africans trapped in Kenya mall Same-sex partners at matric dance Jeppe Girls High School in Johannesburg agreed to let lesbian pupils take same-sex partners to last night's matric farewell dance - despite fears that this would be disallowed. A Lesbian Right to the City Premier outraged by lesbian murder Lesbian brutally murdered in Joburg Pastor 'refused inter-racial couple' The SA Human Rights Commission is investigating a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor who allegedly refused to marry a white woman and coloured man. Cop's alleged racism trial averted Pretoria lecturer quits over racist remark DA councillor expelled for racist e-mail Most Read Heavy rain, snow hits Cape Teen 'played dead' to survive Kenya mall attack ANC's secret election plan Pupil attack on teacher S Africans trapped in Kenya mall Residents brave the cold for Malema Gunshot scares off farm attackers News you should know Important stories of the last 24 hours Sexual harassment 'part of Wits' Suicide bombers kill more than 60 Cosatu head may block Vavi meet ANC leaders accused of bribery Battle to free Nairobi hostages SA has 6 out of 10 best brands in Africa Cosatu congress would be 'worst thing' S Africans trapped in Kenya mall Bishop accused of abuse Bo Xilai gets life   JOLLY: People enjoy the ride on a merry-go-round on the first day of the Oktoberfest festival in Munich, southern Germany. (Marc Mueller, AP) LATEST MULTIMEDIA Weather Cpt: 9-16°C Pta: 12-24°C Jhb: 6-20°C Bloem: 2-21°C Dbn: 12-20°C PE: 9-20°C 7 day forecasts... Don't shoot the messenger! Submitted by Andre Moolman As much as I wish I could, there is no way I can turn anyone to Christ. That power lies with God and the willingness of each person to respond to His loving invitation. Read more... 8 comments  74 views Malema - the making of a fascist ... Submitted by Michael Green Never underestimate the power of a man that can manipulate and spread propaganda to millions of people. Read more... 18 comments  824 views South Africa Sexual harassment 'part of Wits' A committee appointed by Wits university to probe allegations of sexual harassment has found the practice to be so prevalent that it is considered part of the culture at the institution. More Stories South Africans live in fear Cosatu head may block Vavi meet ANC leaders accused of bribery S Africans trapped in Kenya mall Police intel unit blamed for crime ANC's secret election plan Africa Battle to free Nairobi hostages Kenyan troops are locked in a fierce firefight with Somali militants inside an upmarket Nairobi shopping mall, in a final push to end a siege that has left 43 dead and 200 wounded. More Stories S Africans trapped in Kenya mall Kenya mall nightmare continues Teen 'played dead' to survive Kenya mall attack Shabaab: We're in contact with Nairobi mall Mujahideen Shabaab claims responsibility for Nairobi mall attack Kenya soldiers have mall gunmen pinned down - source World Former queen breaks cheekbone Princess Beatrix, the former Dutch queen, has undergone surgery after breaking her cheekbone in a fall. More Stories Suicide bombers kill more than 60 Bishop accused of abuse Bo Xilai gets life Hong Kong hunkers down US troops killed in inside attack Little hope of survivors Sport Ross not giving up on semis Blue Bulls captain Jono Ross believes his team will still make the Currie Cup semi-finals despite losing to the Golden Lions. More Stories LIVE UPDATES: City v United Pitso pleased with win English, French clubs quit ERC Boks recall De Jongh, Du Toit Venus sets up Azarenka date Azarenka: I'm closing the gap Business Little progress in petrol wage talks Talks on the sidelines of the motor sector negotiations have been ongoing, the Retail Motor Industry says. More Stories Johannesburg busses and taxis impounded SA wants to see DRC prosper - Thabethe Minerals dpt did not dictate BEE deal Cosatu congress would be 'worst thing' Rhino poaching threatens tourism, economy Cosatu unhappy about prolonged strike Entertainment Another Hollywood 'couple' splits Disney has announced that they will be ending their almost 20 year partnership with Jerry Bruckheimer next year. More Stories Miley's dad thinks she is a 'real artist' Michael Buble's baby boy keeps peeing on him Mandela actor talks about 'tragic' secret Oprah Winfrey threatened to cancel Lindsay Lohan show WikiLeaks slams Assange movie Justin says Miley is 'really talented' Technology Shebab Twitter account suspended The Twitter account of Somalia's al-Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels has been suspended after they used the site to claim responsibility for an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall. More Stories Microsoft to reboot tablet effort Afghanistan holds social media summit Blog crackdown chills China's political debate Apple's Tim Cook joins Twitter Scuffles break out in queue to buy iPhones Nasa gives up on Deep Impact mission Opinions Sign of our times Recognise this logo? It could come to symbolise the 21st century. 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