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South Koreans seem undisturbed by the prospect of a war with their neighbour

Letter from South Korea: Keeping calm about Kim

Life in Yeondong continues as usual, even in the face of nuclear posturing from the ‘boy’ in the North.

Confessions of a Twitter addict

Confessions of a Twitter addict

How Twitter took over our reporter’s virtual — and real — life and why she likes it that way.

Blame it all on La Niña

Australia, Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, South Africa … is there a pattern to the floods that seem to be drowning half the world?

Climate lessons from Africa

Africa has a unique opportunity to provide solutions for the global problem of climate change, says Professor Sir David King.

Cosatu lashes new labour-broking law

Cosatu lashes new labour-broking law

Cosatu has accused the ANC and the government of soft-pedalling on labour broking to shield politically connected business people.

Recession depression: Change the way you think

The ongoing recession has done much more than affect our collective pocketbooks. It has also driven many to depression — and even suicide.

M&G wins battle for Zim election report

The <i>M&G</i> won its lengthy court battle to obtain a copy of a report commissioned by former president Thabo Mbeki on Zimbabwe’s 2002 elections.

Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished

Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished

The last Gautrain rail car arrived at the depot in Midrand this week, completing the 96-car fleet.

Play gives voice to traditionally silent males

During gender activism campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism, one group of voices is traditionally silent: those of men.

Fallout continues after ‘I don’t like black people’ comments

Fallout continues after ‘I don’t like black people’ comments

Author Annelie Botes has complained that the <em>M&G</em> deliberately put her in a bad light and emphasised the negative in her comments.

Green energy in South Africa ‘necessary’ for future

South Africa has got to consider renewable energy, or risk being left behind. This was the message from a seminar held by Greenpeace Africa.

How do the media cover issues of gender?

During the 16 Days of No Violence against Women and Children the media will play a vital role in getting the campaign’s messages out to the public.

Rape victims respond: ‘#IsaidNO’

Rape victims respond: ‘#IsaidNO’

After the Jules High School rape incident, the ‘Twitterverse’ lit up with stories from three local women who recounted their own experience.

Schoolgirls ‘suffer in silence’

Schoolgirls ‘suffer in silence’

Bill of Rights notwithstanding, gender-based violence at schools is as prevalent as ever.

Change is Gain for Naidoo

Change is Gain for Naidoo

Winner — Individual Award: <b>Jay Naidoo</b>.

Standard Bank: ‘It’s been a very difficult year’

There will be no more retrenchments in the foreseeable future, Standard Bank CEO Jacko Maree said at a media briefing on Friday.

Retrenchments ‘just basic economics’

The retrenchment of 2&nbsp;100 Standard Bank employees is nothing more sinister than basic economics, say analysts.

Murderers on list of prisoners up for pardon

Not all offenders meet the "political crimes" requirement of the presidential dispensation.

SA needs ‘to maximise the role of renewable energy’

Renewable energy technology in South Africa is ready and waiting; it just has to be rolled out.

Missing the point

Jonah Fisher, I now know how you must have felt when you got kicked out of that now-legendary press conference. Well, sort of, anyway.