It may seem an unlikely locale, but one of Africa’s best international schools is thriving in Mafikeng, capital of the North West province. Established 13 years ago in the former homeland of Bophutha-tswana, the International School of South Africa (ISSA) has achieved fame not only for producing good results and quality scholars, but also for […]

The South African Football Association (Safa) has complained that it was not consulted about the compilation of a list of events to be broadcast by free-to-air channels only.

Deputy President Jacob Zuma’s spokesperson Lakela Kaunda said Zuma ”vehemently denies” the allegations of bribery made against him. ”He believes the allegations are baseless, mischievous and unfortunate as he has not been involved in any such unlawful activity…” she said.

HIV/Aids is the main cause of death among females between the ages of 15 and 39, but the majority of South Africans who died between 1997 and last year did so from unnatural causes.

A group of 54 Indian jewellers will be deported after a year-long stay during which they were unpaid and often unfed. They are the last of a group of 110 left penniless for almost a year after being recruited from their home country with promises of jobs with a state-funded beneficiation project.

Eastern Cape Premier Makhenkesi Stofile said this week that he will quit his position at the end of his term in 2004. Stofile’s announcement comes two months after he was subjected to internal criticism from ANC leaders for slack performance.

The Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) faces disaster as it splits into factions and whole branches defect to rival black consciousness organisations.