service’ Howard Barrell The Democratic Party has produced research which, it says, shows how the African National Congress is subjugating the civil service to the ruling party. The official opposition says the pattern identified by its parliamentary researcher, James Myburgh, could have grave consequences for constitutional government in South Africa. The DP research traces a […]

Wally Mbhele Outgoing Department of Correctional Services Commissioner Khulekani Sitole, who this week pre-empted being axed by the Cabinet by submitting his resignation, leaves a legacy which, according to some prisons staff, will take long to correct. In its submission to the public protector, the Correctional Staff Forum (CSF) – an organisation that is largely […]

IT’S a classic David and Goliath scenario but minnows North West did their best to upset Free State on the first day of their Supersport Series match in Potchefstroom on Thursday. After a dismally slow first session, where North West could only manage 36 runs in 32 overs, the hosts pulled the rabbit out of […]

South Africans are flocking to see Thierry Michel’s documentary on General Mobutu Sese Seko, writes John Matshikiza Since it opened at Johannesburg’s Cinema Nouveau complex in Rosebank on October 29, Thierry Michel’s film Mobutu: King of Zaire has been playing to capacity audiences. The film was moved to a larger projection room, but there are […]

Donna Block SHARE WORLD The Victoria’s Secret supermodels, objects of fantasy for millions, are at it again. This time, in May, from the playground of the rich and famous, Cannes. The lingerie company’s next fashion show and live webcast of buxom beauties strutting their stuff will be on a runway in the midst of one […]

Nashen Moodley Perceived by some as KwaZulu-Natal’s bastion of high art, the Playhouse will do much to alter that perception by hosting the third annual KwaZulu-Natal Is’cathamiya Festival, one of the most prestigious traditional choral competitions in the country. It’ll take place on November 6 and will feature 90 choirs from all over the province. […]

ZIMBABWE has deployed more than 2000 soldiers, including 20 military intelligence officers to war-torn Angola, the Zimbabwe Independent reports on Friday. The Zimbabwean combat troops presence has reportedly powered the Angolan army to overrun Unita’s Jonas Savimbi, whose 22 year-old son recently deserted him accusing his father of being a brutal murderer. The 2000 soldiers […]

Shaun Harris TAKING STOCK The shift towards small business is an international trend. Changing economic and social conditions are leading an increasing number of people into this growing business sector, from the self-employed individual to the person who starts a small business enterprise employing staff. The importance of this trend and the reason why governments […]

AFTER an eight wicket hammering at the hands of Border last weekend, Griquas captain Pat Symcox will be a worried man on Thursday night. After the first day of their Supersport Series match against the Northerns Titans at the De Beers Oval, the Titans had amassed an ominous 376 for three thanks to a third […]

Mail & Guardian reporter The Mail & Guardian is pleased to announce the following new appointments: Tracy Spencer has been appointed managing editor of the M&G. Spencer has worked for the newspaper for more than four years and was formerly the chief sub-editor. Khadija Magardie joins the M&G as features writer focusing on women and […]