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Truth to power: Ebrahim Rasool speaks his truth quietly, yet is heard loudly. Photo: Wikipedia

Subtle magic of an itinerant statesman

Rasool is perhaps one of the few South African political figures able to articulate the global consequences of misused narratives

Flight Centre’s year in travel 2024: where you went and where you’re headed next…

Your ticket to insider travel scoops, data bites, and expert predictions for the year ahead

Best tours for over 50s: Your next adventure awaits

Flight Centre brings you loads of tours suitable for over 50s which let you see the world with likeminded travellers in a similar age bracket

The best places to visit in Turkey

A country with captivating landscapes, ancient ruins and vibrant culture, your first visit could easily be the start of many more

Flavour Hunter: Sumptuous, simple Istanbul street food

Food in Turkey’s cultural capital is minimal but massive in flavour

South Africans discover the world via marathons

Athletes are packing their trainers to explore foreign cities

Suspense: ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)

Students temporarily kicked out of dormitories in Turkey after Magashule’s foundation fails to pay rent

At least 40 student beneficiaries of the foundation were briefly rendered homeless after their rent was not paid for more than two years

The Washington Post reported on April 1 that Khashoggi’s children, including Salah, had received multimillion-dollar homes and were being paid thousands of dollars per month by authorities. (Leah Millis/Reuters)

Khashoggi son defends Saudi against critics ‘exploiting’ murder

The son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has denied a financial settlement with the government, spoke out in defence of the kingdom Tuesday ahead of the first…

The opposition ignored those who wanted it to boycott the re-vote, and instead went into the new election even stronger, soundly defeating Erdo?an’s AKP, which has ruled Turkey since 2002, and Istanbul since 1994. (AFP)

Istanbul shows how democracy is won

This year’s local elections — originally held on March 31 — have been widely regarded as a referendum on Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule

The opposition ignored those who wanted it to boycott the re-vote, and instead went into the new election even stronger, soundly defeating Erdo?an’s AKP, which has ruled Turkey since 2002, and Istanbul since 1994. (AFP)

Turkey is a democracy — that’s a fact

A bid to overthrow a legitimate government and the deaths of innocent people cannot be justified

Istanbul had been on high alert for any terror attacks

Istanbul: Police release photo of Reina attack suspect

State of emergency to be extended for as long as needed, deputy PM says, as victims of Reina shooting are laid to rest.

Partygoers who jumped in the water to escape the attack were rescued by police

Reina nightclub: Party hotspot of Istanbul’s secular elite and expats

Famous nightclub on the Bosphorus attacked on New Year’s Eve, leaving at least 39 partygoers dead

Istanbul had been on high alert for any terror attacks

UPDATE: At least 39 dead in ‘terrorist attack’ on Istanbul nightclub

An unidentified attacker shot a police officer and a civilian as he entered the club in the Ortakoy district of Istanbul

Turkish alcohol laws could pull the plug on Istanbul nightlife

Retailers in the city’s Beyogly district fear that a planned government clampdown on alcohol sales could threaten livelihoods and personal freedoms.

Demonstrators flee from a water cannon during clashes with riot police on Friday May 31 during a protest against the demolition of Taksim Gezi Park

Calm on Turkish streets after days of fierce protests

Shopkeepers and municipal workers began cleaning up Istanbul and Ankara on Sunday after the fiercest anti-government demonstrations in years.

Turkish police retreat from Taksim Square to ease tension

Turkish forces have begun to withdraw from a main Istanbul square in an apparent move to end tensions from two days of anti-government protests.

Demonstrators flee from a water cannon during clashes with riot police on Friday May 31 during a protest against the demolition of Taksim Gezi Park

Turkish police crack down on anti-government protesters

Turkey’s police have fired tear gas at demonstrators occupying a park in Istanbul, injuring scores in a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

A boat ride on the Bosphorous takes in many of Istanbul’s tourist attractions.

Bold land of baklava and bazaars.

The city that remains abuzz from morning until night,leaves you wanting more as it has too much to soak up in a short amount of time.

Istanbul restaurants change tune to woo big-spending Arabs

Owners play new music and translate menus into Arabic amid surge in visitors from Middle East .

Fans pay respect to Turkish footballer Kucukandonyadis

Fans pay respect to Turkish footballer Kucukandonyadis

Around 10 000 people have bid farewell to Lefter Kucukandonyadis, one of Turkey’s top football players, who has died at the age of 86.