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[If you cannot view this newsletter properly, click here to view it online] [Sowetan LIVE Home Page][Follow Sowetan LIVE on Twitter][Join our Facebook Fan Page] [News Page] [Business Page] [Sport Page] [Entertainment Page] [Good Life Page] [Help Line Page] [Shwashi Page] [jobs Page] [e-diton Page] TOP STORIES [‘Women sexually harassed by ANC big wigs don’t get justice’: EFF] The African National Congress (ANC) appears to be at odds with its own head of elections‚ Nomvula Mokonyane. [Fired SARS 'racist' wants his job back - stress blamed for using the k-word] A former SA Revenue Services official claims the taxman should not have fired him for using the k-word towards his black boss because there was no breakdown of relationship as a result of his utterances. [Eskom's Molefe should lose bonus over IPP decision: DA] The decision not to proceed with the signing on of independent power producers (IPP) to the grid should rule out Eskom chief executive officer Brian Molefe from getting a performance bonus. [Maskandi singer Khuzwayo on ANC ticket] Maskandi singer and producer Shobeni Khuzwayo has made it onto the ANC ward councillors candidate list. [NFP bolstered by court date to contest election exclusion] The Electoral Court has set July 29 — just five days from the local government elections — as the date to hear the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) plea to contest the elections. [Zuma's race rants - 'the DA keeps you poor'] Pressure is mounting on the ANC as the date for the local government draws closer, leading to President Jacob Zuma stepping up his scathing attack on the leading opposition party, the DA. [Cops and Red Ants battle protesters in Meyerton] [Yalo, 25 May2016] Violent protests resumed in Meyerton on Friday morning after a semblance of calm had been restored to the area overnight. [‘SABC does not belong to one person or group of people‚’ academics say] The country’s top educators in journalism and media have joined forces to lash the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and have asked Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications to urgently convene a public hearing into the matter. [Media strategist guru Gordon Patterson shot dead] Respected media strategist Gordon Patterson has been shot dead‚ BDlive reported. [Nzimande laments private sector apathy towards student accommodation] The private sector has failed to join forces with government to help tackle the shortage for student accommodation in the country. [SPORT] [Orlando Pirates striker Lehlohonolo Majoro. Picture credits: Veli Nhlapo] [Pirates cast Majoro adrift] After a handful of starts and a solitary goal to his name last season, Orlando Pirates felt there was no longer a place for striker Lehlohonolo Majoro in the team as new coach Muhsin Ertugral continued to overhaul his squad for the upcoming season. [Mixed fortunes for South African players in Europe] It was a mixed night for South Africans competing in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday with only two scraping through to the third qualifying round on a night of shocks across the continent. [Ba to play again] Demba Ba’s surgeon arrived in Shanghai and declared he was confident the former Chelsea striker would return to competitive football. [Highlands get late start] [Highlands Park head coach Allan Freese. Picture credits: BackPagePix] Highlands Park's campaign will begin a bit later than the rest of their Absa Premiership rivals, following their participation in the relegation/promotion play-offs. [Dikwena plan to foil ill-discipline this year] Platinum Stars football manager Senzo Mazingisa is adamant the team will not be affected by disciplinary issues in the new season. ['CBD' just got more potent] Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane will be the envy of a lot of coaches in the PSL in the coming season. [GOOD LIFE] [New study finds the maximum amount of time you can sit before harming your heart] A new large-scale study has revealed what researchers believe to be the maximum time an individual can sit each day before sedentary time starts to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, stroke and heart attack. [Surprise sex to keep love alive for couples] Let's face it, many of us love surprises from our partners. [Making a difference during Mandela Day] Organisations went out to do their part by being involved in various acts of kindness during the Mandela Day 67 minutes initiative. [‘Diet is equivalent to failure‚’ says Dr Nandi] Eat anything you want. You don’t have to go to the gym. Have a spiritual life and don’t stress about having a fancy car or home. Just be purpose-driven. [Could gut bacteria predict and prevent rheumatoid arthritis?] [New US research has found that the bacteria in the gut could potentially predict an individual's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. ©michellegibson/Istock.com] New US research has uncovered another link between gut health and physical ailments, finding that the bacteria in the gut could potentially predict an individual's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. [A few fascinating facts about the 21st International Aids Conference] Durban is hosting the 21st International Aids Conference‚ marking its return to the city after 16 years. Since those dark days‚ when HIV was denied by South Africa’s leaders‚ great progress has been made in the country and in the world – but much more still needs to be achieved. [Pic of the day] CAPTION: Generations actress Letoya Makhene sizzles in sexy lingerie [Pabi Moloi scores a new SABC TV gig alongside Kuli Roberts and others] [[0] comments] [Twitter wages war on Dineo Ranaka after 'rude' matric dance dress snub] [[36] comments] [Why Cassper is keeping his coins: 'A lot of young talent go broke trying to act rich'] [[7] comments] [Real Talk with Anele gets nod of approval from fans] [Anele Mdoda. Picture Credit: Zintathu on Instagram] [[9] comments] [Muvhango's Sindi Dlathu's weirdest fan encounter: A gogo once bought me furniture] [[20] comments] [Unsubscribe] | [Forward to a Friend] | [e-Edition] [Sowetan LIVE Home Page] All material Copyright Sowetan LIVE © TMG Limited (Pty) Ltd. 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