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A story of love and perseverance

John Kani’s <i>Nothing but the Truth</i> contains powerful social commentary.

The changing face of suicide

"The one who kills himself is never cried for". This adage comes from a Sotho phrase — <i>Moipolai ha a llelwe</i>.

Polishing rough diamonds

"When you hear these young musicians playing, you can take your hat off and say: ‘Thanks, O Lord, the future is taken care of."

Strong focus on African development

Master’s programme in finance stresses finding local solutions to the continent’s problems.

Talk of violence played down, but security is tight

South African authorities might be denying a xenophobic upsurge in the wake of the World Cup, but they are taking no chances.

‘Rigid’ BEE in the balance

‘Rigid’ BEE in the balance

Though some analysts argue for policy to be relaxed, others say economic benefits are taking too long to filter through.

We love you

We love you, South Africa

World Cup tourists give the country the thumbs up but public transport is a major gripe.

Green, cellular and safe

Most innovative environmental strategy award, commendation: <b>Afrox</b>.

World Cup visitors: Not all doom and gloom

World Cup visitors: Not all doom and gloom

There’s no need to be downbeat — the expected tourist flood to SA for the World Cup hasn’t materialised but South Africans can reap the benefits.

An intimate question

A local production of <i>The Vagina Monologues</i> asks women to confront their attitudes to their bodies.

International outcry over Swazi activist’s death in detention

International outcry over Swazi activist’s death in detention

Amnesty International and Cosatu have called on the SA government to take action against Swaziland following the recent death of Sipho Jele.

Activists ‘escorted’ out of Tanzania

Activists ‘escorted’ out of Tanzania

Aids activists attending WEF talks in Tanzania arrived in SA on Thursday afternoon after being detained and escorted to the airport by authorities.