Strike a rock, don't objectify it
Valencia TalaneA great aunt of mine used to say there are two kinds of women: those who do things because men like them done that way, and those who do things right.
Waxing lyrical
Valencia TalaneHow would South Africans like it if there was a second Julius Malema, Caster Semenya and Winnie Mandela?
Blame it on the Mini?
Valencia TalaneCould the Mini Cooper's reputation for being one of the most exciting cars in its class have contributed to the illegal Soweto drag race?
Decorum deferred
Valencia TalaneA mugging, two emergency services personnel and a near-beating have had me unpacking the dos and don'ts of professionals in uniform.
Mr Zuma, my drunken uncle
Valencia TalaneThe news that President Jacob Zuma has fathered another child, out of wedlock, made me sick, to say the least.
Where dreams are made...and lost
Valencia TalaneValencia Talane reminisces about an important moment in the late Scara Ngobese's life that may have gone unnoticed by the football star.
Winnie 2.0
Valencia TalaneWinnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of those people who knows an opportunity for publicity when she sees one.
ANC gears up for national general council
Valencia TalaneThe ANC is well prepared for its third national general council, which takes place in Durban next week, its spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The first day of school: A closed book to endless possibilities
Valencia TalaneIf I had a little one starting "big school" on Wednesday, I'd be worried. No, more like afraid, very afraid.
Parly's night shift
Valencia Talane2010 is proving to be a year of firsts and fun surprises indeed.


