Thabo Mohlala

Instead of spending her twilight years in armchair cogitation, octogenarian Anna Gomba has taken up the spade and wheelbarrow. As part of the Mamelodi Greening Committee, Gomba leads a group of 36 volunteer pensioners who work in the Pretoria township's flourishing food garden

Increasing numbers of voters are supporting independent candidates. If results of by-elections since are anything to go by, support is growing for independent candidates in some areas, showing disenchantment with traditional party politics.

MINISTER of Education Kader Asmal this week slammed the Eastern Cape education authorities, saying officials who failed to deliver basic education services should quit or face disciplinary action.

Former squatter-camp residents are trying to rebuild their lives after being relocated three months ago

The Winnie described by the residents of Phola Park is strong, and has foiled all attempts to break her spirit.