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Going for gold: Salimah Valiani’s anthology of poetry iGoli eGoli is a socio-political examination of the city. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Johannesburg: A city laid bare in lines of poetry

Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants

The Nedbank Tour de Tuli is a world-class mountain bike adventure through the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area.

The Nedbank Tour de Tuli a wilderness adventure has cyclists biking for good

The route will see riders travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe and Botswana. The four-day cycling event aims to raise environmental awareness and money for the Children in…

Potted history: Sian Tiley-Nel (right), chief curator of the Mapungubwe collection and assistant Helma Steenkamp. Photo: Stefan Heunis/AFP

Pottery dating reveals the origins of Venda

Dating techniques have traced the origins of the Venda language and culture to Mapungubwe, where two distinct cultures merged at initiation schools.

Inside Koaxa Shelter there are at least 16 animal species that have been painted, including lion, hyena and locusts.

Unearthing the neglected role of hunter-gatherers in social transformation

Studies continue to reveal a far more complex history than that recorded by colonial settlers, missionaries and travellers

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

New light on old civilisations

Scientists are remapping the stories of ancient civilisations by shooting them with lasers

Awesome: The Mapungubwe National Park of Limpopo province is part of the Vhembe experience.

In the heart of Africa’s Eden

The sights, history and people of Venda – almost too amazing to put into words – lure us from the beaten track

Tourists at the Mapungubwe Koppie.

Unesco voices concern at Mapungubwe mining

Unesco raises alarm over open cast coal mining near the Mapungubwe heritage site in Limpopo.

Mapungubwe mining go-ahead

Mapungubwe mining go-ahead

Government has agreed that Australian-listed miner Coal of Africa can proceed with the Vele coal mine.

‘Emotions must be set aside’ in Mapungubwe decision

‘Emotions must be set aside’ in Mapungubwe decision

Science — not emotion — was behind the decision to grant a permit to Australian mining company Coal of Africa.

Towards a new dawn of knowledge

Towards a new dawn of knowledge

New Mapungubwe think-tank should probe issues that will build society and empower citizens, says <b>Kgalema Motlanthe</b>.

Mapungubwe Action Group take aim at mining firm

Environmentalists have served an application to mining house Coal of Africa to stop activities at a proposed coalmine near Mapungubwe immediately.

Environmental probe for dodgy mining rights

Environmental probe for dodgy mining rights

A special environmental government task team will probe mining in sensitive areas after a swarm of controversial green lights given by government.

Scorpions sting colliery

Environmental affairs has ordered mining company, Coal of Africa, to stop all "illegal" building activities at Mapungubwe immediately.

Heritage versus mining

Heritage versus mining

A battle royal looms over the awarding of coal-mining rights adjacent to world heritage site and national park Mapungubwe.

Business and breakaways on Anderson Street

In an earlier life the Mapungubwe Hotel was the French Bank; the Ashanti Hotel, diagonally across the road, housed lawyers’ offices.

Coal mine threat to world heritage site

Prized world heritage site Mapungubwe could soon have the scar of an open-cast coal mine on its doorstep.

World heritage site launched

The Mapungubwe National Park, a world heritage site, was launched by the Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk in Limpopo on Friday. ”Mapungubwe…