Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.

Twice a year the Chrissiesmeer shop owners put up signs on their doors that say, "Gone Frogging". Instead of preparing for World Tourism Day on September 27 by publishing a set of platitudes about the most prominent places to visit, we decided to abide by the spirit of these intrepid merchants and prepare a portfolio of the country's more unpredictable and out-of-the-ordinary travel destinations.

?Twelve European governments yesterday delivered a joint démarche - one of the sternest forms of diplomatic protest - to the foreign ministry.

Startling allegations that police are actively backing Inkatha warlords in the Pietermaritzburg civil war were made at a press conference.