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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 [Vuyo Mvoko. Picture Credit: Vuyo Mvoko on Facebook] [SABC axes all eight journalists] The SABC has fired all eight of the journalists who expressed concern at events‚ including not screening visuals of violent protests‚ at the state broadcaster. [Mbeki is priceless for ANC - Pahad] [Happy 74th birthday to ex- South African president Thabo Mbeki] The ANC in Gauteng must humble itself before former president Thabo Mbeki if it wants to win the upcoming elections. [Nelson Mandela Foundation working to ‘bring Gugu back home’] While plans are in motion to bring racing driver Gugu Zulu’s body back home‚ the travel arrangements for those who were trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro with him have been confirmed. [Van Rooyen ‘glad’ that winter initiation death toll declines] A total of 27 boys died during this year’s winter male initiation season‚ which was far fewer that the death toll recorded last year. [Public Protector ‘shocked and appalled’ by office invasion] “Traumatised staff” working under Public Protector Thuli Madonsela are receiving counselling following the “acts of a bunch of rascals that invaded her office” on Monday. [Aids does not discriminate on its own: Charlize Theron] Hollywood actress Charlize Theron used the opening of the 21st International Aids Conference in Durban on Monday night to say why she thinks the world hasn’t won the war against Aids. [SABC says it is still engaging with ICASA committee over recommendations] The SABC says it is still engaging ICASA’s Compliance and Complaints Committee (CCC) of ICASA over its recommendations and whether these recommendations have been properly endorsed by the ICASA Council‚ as this is a requirement in law. [Wannabe #IdolsSA pop star faints on Durban stage] In last night's show the audience witnessed an Idols SA contestant fainting on stage in Durban after the judges told her that her audition was not "good enough" to get a golden ticket. [Janez Vermeiren and friends honour Gugu Zulu with a trust for his family] Only hours after the nation was rocked by news of the death of SA rally driver and TV personality Gugu Zulu‚ a few of his close friends‚ including Janez Vermeiren‚ have announced the formation of a trust to look after his family. [SPORT] [PSL newcomers Highlands Park and Baroka FC locked in tug-of-war over player] It may still be well over a month before the start of the Absa Permiership season but Premier Soccer League (PSL) newcomers Highlands Park and Baroka FC are already going head-to-head in an off the pitch tussle over midfielder Richard Matloga. [Pitso's boys break records with away victory] [Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrates a goal. Picture credits: Gallo Images] Mamelodi Sundowns' epic 2-1 victory over Zamalek, which edged them closer to the CAF Champions League semifinals, saw them establish a number of records. [Mbesuma: I turned down five teams] Veteran striker Collins Mbesuma turned down over five clubs in favour of newly promoted Highlands Park. [Khune to guide U23s in Rio] [Bafana Bafana keeper Itumeleng Khune during training at Soccer City Stadium. Pic: Sydney Seshibedi. 26/05/2010. © The Times] Itumeleng Khune says his role in the U-23 national team heading to the Olympics next month will be to guide the youngsters rather than act as if head coach Owen da Gama doesn't exist. [Dortmund in talks with Bayern over Goetze return] [Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Mario Goetze. Picture credits: AFP] Borussia Dortmund have started transfer talks with Bayern Munich over attacking midfielder Mario Goetze’s possible return to Westfalenstadion, according to a media report. [GOOD LIFE] [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] [Could gut bacteria predict and prevent rheumatoid arthritis?] 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. [Meds lower risk of HIV in couples having condomless sex] Antiretroviral therapy vastly lowers the risk of spreading HIV for couples in which one partner has the virus and the other does not, even when they have condomless sex, researchers said Tuesday. [When women earn less than male colleagues - How to tackle it] [Gender equality - Stock image] DID YOU KNOW? If you are a woman working in a smaller city doing the same job as a male colleague‚ your company cannot pay you less just because of your geographic location. [When love comes with baggage] Let's face it, when one reaches a certain age, finding a partner without a past relationship is practically impossible. [Pic of the day] CAPTION: Terry Pheto living it up in Italy. [Somizi Mhlongo, Khanyi Mbau and Ntombi Ngcobo - Metro FM's new trio 'too loud'] [[5] comments] [Maraza brings new flavour to SA hip hop] [[4] comments] [WATCH: An interview with the kids behind the viral 'akekho ozobona' video] [[10] comments] [Mbesuma: I turned down five teams] [[8] comments] [Connie Ferguson is ‘The Queen’ in new TV show] [[18] 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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