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Swaziland: ‘Even Zim elections were better’
Swaziland’s banned political groups on Friday condemned the kingdom’s political system as Africa’s last absolute monarchy went to the poll.
Tomorrow’s scientists play at Insite 2008
An interactive soccer field, Lego robots and Chinese innovation are to be found at Insite 2008, a showcase of science running in Johannesburg.
SA awaits Zuma’s big day
Was the Scorpions’ decision to prosecute ANC president Jacob Zuma legal? On Friday, the whole nation will be waiting for the answer.
Zapiro in Zuma cartoon uproar
Award-winning cartoonist Zapiro is in the firing line over a controversial cartoon that appeared in this week’s Sunday Times.
High heels and crutches
Imke van Hoorn spends a day at a photo shoot for contestants taking part in Miss Confidence South Africa, a pageant for physically disabled women.
TB overshadowed by HIV/Aids
”HIV/Aids is about sex; TB is about sputum,” said Dr Francois Venter, the head of the HIV Clinicians’ Society, at a debate on tuberculosis this week.
The great keyring paranoia prank
Jozi is a dangerous city indeed, where cunning criminals now plant tracking devices in their victims’ cars — or do they?
Digital delight doesn’t come cheaply
Digital television will add to the thrills of the World Cup in South Africa, but will poor households be able to afford the R700 required to switch?
The feeling of Oppikoppi
An estimated 10 000 people travelled to Northam in the Limpopo province this past weekend for the 14th edition of the Oppikoppi music festival.
Mass Cosatu strike grips South Africa
Masses of workers supported a national strike against rising living costs on Wednesday, paralysing transport services and immobilising businesses.
Eating on the up, up, up
Restaurants are feeling the effect of tough economic times, writes Imke van Hoorn.
Banks not yet deterred by costly ATM blasts
SA banks have not been discouraged by the ongoing spate of bombings of ATMs and will continue to provide financial services in remote areas.
Trevor Ncube wins German African Award
Zimbabwean publisher and entrepreneur Trevor Ncube, also the owner of the Mail & Guardian, has won the prestigious German Africa Award 2008.
UN: ‘Foreigners and South Africans can live together’
The United Nations is not about to take any drastic steps to move refugees from xenophobic attacks to other countries, reports Imke van Hoorn.
Fuel the burn
As the sixth price rise of the year sent fuel heading towards R10 a litre this week — amid predictions it could reach R11 by year-end — there are few signs that South African…