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KZN health faces 1 356 legal claims Mbeki offered State legal assistance Madonsela slams North West dept Key posts vacant The Gauteng legislature heard this week that there is a staggering 30% vacancy rate in provincial government, which includes key posts in the premier's office. 5 vacant top jobs in Eastern Cape Thousands apply for 90 traffic cop jobs Vacant teacher posts double SA designer and US publicist in spat Well-known local designer David Tlale and US publicist Kelly Cutrone, who helped organise the flamboyant South African's New York show, cut ties after the latter claimed he owed her money. Designer lauded by Motlanthe Fashion takes centre stage Country's Number 1 Clothing Trend Helps Save Rhinos Al-Qaeda claims Iraq bombs Al-Qaeda's branch in Iraq says it carried out a series of bombings that killed at least 50 people, mostly in Shi'ite areas across the capital in retaliation for the recent arrests made against Sunnis. 4 dead in attacks north of Baghdad Obama won't repeat Iraq mistakes Iraqi Gunmen attack Shi'ite families, kill 16 Most Read Horror Pinetown crash footage 27 die in Pinetown crash Journalist crashes R3m Ferrari Guptas 'not paying their bills' 2 killed in Cape Town crash Court dismisses woman's marriage bid Prince stopped by royal guards News you should know Important stories of the last 24 hours Brazil: Where Bafana blew it Cambodian ruling party wins poll Colombian drug lord arrested Cruise ship crew member airlifted Prince stopped by royal guards 15 die in Nato airstrike SA's 'cruel' animal export under fire Couple burn to death   VISITING: Makaziwe Mandela, daughter of former President Nelson Mandela, talks to a security guard as she arrives at her father's home in Johannesburg. (Rebecca Blackwell, AP) LATEST MULTIMEDIA Weather Cpt: 13-17°C Pta: 9-27°C Jhb: 12-24°C Bloem: 11-28°C Dbn: 18-33°C PE: 13-19°C 7 day forecasts... Gwede lashes out at Vavi Submitted by ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has lashed out at suspended Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi, implying that he has weakend the party through factional squabbles. Read more... 70 comments  1659 views 7 killed in crashes Submitted by Seven people have been killed and one person was seriously injured in two accidents west of Johannesburg. Read more... 4 comments  741 views South Africa Ex-MTN boss helps trap thugs Suspended MTN chief of corporate services Robert Madzonga has helped police trap two men who posed as a Hawks officer and a National Intelligence Agency agent after a sting operation. More Stories Madonsela asked to drop Nkandla probe Gwede lashes out at Vavi 7 killed in crashes Journalist crashes R3m Ferrari Guptas 'not paying their bills' Joburg counts the cost of blackout Africa Somalia starts education campaign The Somali authorities are launching a campaign aimed at getting one million children in the war-torn nation into school. More Stories Nigerian 'baby factories' bring profits Tension high in Tunisia Thousands call for Tunisia govt ouster Stork detained as spy in Egypt found dead Gbagbo's 'release key to I Coast peace' Egypt army hits Sinai militants World US plans 3 days of attacks The Pentagon is readying more intense and longer attacks on Syria than originally planned, set to last three days, it has been reported. More Stories Lingering doubts over Syria gas attack Ousted president faces runoff election Cambodian ruling party wins poll Colombian drug lord arrested Cruise ship crew member airlifted Prince stopped by royal guards Sport Oz humbly laud Bok heroes The Australian media has showered the Springboks with rare levels of praise after their imperious triumph in Brisbane. More Stories Igesund seeks Bafana reprieve Boks to exploit McCaw void? Honeymoon over for McKenzie Boks brace for Auckland 'hell' Igesund disappointed in victory All Blacks must outfox Boks Business Downgrade pains us, says Sanral The SA National Roads Agency's credit rating cut did not come as a shock, but it is disappointing and pains the agency, says spokesperson Vusi Mona. More Stories Samwu to probe City Power sabotage claims Red flag over fake Chinese lipsticks Naked Facebook image haunts AG candidate Benchmarking in e-tourism marketing NUM accuses Amcu of provoking violence E-tolls delay chokes Sanral's ratings Entertainment Paris Hilton debuts swimsuits for music video Socialite Paris Hilton is busy working on her music video for her musical comeback which will feature brand new single Good Time, a collaboration with rapper Lil Wayne. More Stories Kings of Leon: Having babies saved our band Russell: Katy divorce lowered my sex drive Spirited Away director bids farewell Alec Baldwin lands his own chat show Rihanna pays for alien updates Biffy Clyro blasts childish Trent Reznor Technology Spooks can access smartphones A German news weekly reports that the US National Security Agency can access users' data on all major smartphones. More Stories US: Snowden leak on code-breaking 'not news' Sharp rise in UK drone use New Samsung Galaxy set for US shelves Apple hit with injunction in e-book case Groupon sells out India onions SpaceShipTwo flies again Opinions The resurrection of Frankenjuju Julius Malema is not a great political leader - he's the Paris Hilton of Politics, writes Cybershrink. More Stories A nation going out of business Amputating the soul of our children Let's kill King Coal SA-India crisis barely tackled Resignation letter to the Helen Suzman Foundation Silencing the drums of war in Syria   INSIDE NEWS24   Horror Pinetown crash footage Watch footage of the accident where 27 people died when a truck ploughed through 4 taxis and a car. WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT.   Kidnapping shocker! Frightening TV experiment proves how easily kids will go with strangers.     21 races for 2014 F1 If all 2014 races get the go, it will be the most since the 1950's.   Spring pets As the winter weather starts to go into hiding, Your Pets are starting to take in all the sun they can get. Have a look!     Sponsored Links    Free Fax2Mail   Jobs - Find your dream job Agricultural Food and Quarantine Technician South Africa City Press Market Related Control Resource Auditor South Africa City Press Market Related Country Managers South Africa City Press Market Related Browse more jobs... Register your CV... Advertise a position Job alert e-mails...   Nikon CoolPix S30 - as seen on TV Now R999.00 each Pose, smile, snap and capture all the moments you would like to savour and live longer than just in the memory. Buy now Visit www.kalahari.com for millions of books, music, DVDs, games & more!         Gwede lashes out at Vavi      70 comments | 1659 views | ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has lashed out at suspended Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi, implying that he has weakend the party through factional squabbles. more from our users    7 killed in crashes    Lingering doubts over Syria gas attack Most commented    Special Focus Weekend braai recipes Loads of recipes for the weekend braai. Miss SA: Where are they now? Where do the winners go after they relinquish their crown? Friday laughter! This will be the best 48 seconds of your life. No need to thank us. The scoop on poop Here's what your poop and pee are telling you about your body. Creepiest toddler ever? Is this snow-loving chap creepy or adorable? Best bush picnic spots Check out these five great spots to have a bushveld fry up. Gearbox giants capped? The Controlled Rotation System needs no oil and is maintenance-free. 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