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Democratic Alliance volunteer Matlala Mabalane believes that all the DA needs is five years to bring about meaningful change to South Africa.

Weak rand draws few tourist complaints

Tourists in South Africa are finding out that the exchange rate is in their favour.

Former acting National Prosecuting Authority director Mokotedi Mpshe.

Obama to echo Robert Kennedy’s “ripple of hope” at UCT

On Sunday evening Barack Obama will speak at UCT, where the slain America icon laid down a stark challenge to opponents of apartheid.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

[From our archives] Two exhumed bodies linked to Madikizela-Mandela

The remains of two youths were exhumed nearly 25 years after they went missing in a disappearance linked to Nelson Mandela’s former wife Winnie.

Choppers carrying water bombs circled the area on Tuesday.

Wildfires destroy parts of Western Cape’s wineland region

Runaway fires have savaged South Africa’s scenic winelands, stoked by "perfect conditions" of strong winds and hot weather.

The SKA will collect more data in one week than humankind has developed in its entire history. (Gallo)

SKA project aims to inspire SA’s future scientists

Residents of Carnarvon hope the hosting of the world’s most powerful radio telescope could inspire SA’s grooming of the world’s future scientists.

SA’s prison babies get a second chance

SA’s prison babies get a second chance

Pollsmoor Prison has provided South Africa’s first unit dedicated to ensuring babies in lock-up are not punished for their mothers’ crimes.

The heat is on for Malawi’s new President Banda

The heat is on for Malawi’s new President Banda

Malawi may have a new president, but its old problems remain, and Joyce Banda is under pressure to tackle currency and fuel shortages without delay.

Electronics giants target African consumers

From solar-powered lights to televisions that can withstand power surges, electronics mega-firms are wooing African consumers.

Black market dirties Zimbabwe diamond fields

Black market dirties Zimbabwe diamond fields

The funeral of a gem dealer has revealed the illicit trade of diamonds in Zimbabwe has gone underground and may be propping up Zanu-PF cronies.

Opposition parties slate Zuma’s SONA

Zuma has a tough nut to crack in SONA

South Africa’s rampant unemployment and sluggish economy loom over President Jacob Zuma as he prepares to deliver his State of the Nation address.

ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders

ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders

African leaders have hailed the ANC in centenary celebrations for the continent’s oldest liberation movement which inspired regional freedom battles.

Sick miners want Anglo American to pay up

Anglo American has been sued on two continents by miners wanting to be paid out after falling ill due to exposure to dangerous levels of dust.

Mandela museum ‘boot camp’ inspires artists

Five young artists are gaining valuable artistic and business skills near Mandela’s childhood home.

South Africa’s deadly beaches

South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, but is also the site of fatal shark attacks which have experts puzzling over the cause.

According to Mariette Liefferink

Kowtowing is the despicable way, says Tutu

Desmond Tutu has accused SA of putting trade ties above values, saying the government’s explanations of the Dalai Lama debacle left him more upset.

Tutu turns 80 amid Dalai Lama dithering

Tutu turns 80 amid Dalai Lama dithering

Desmond Tutu turns 80 on Friday with celebrations overshadowed by his government’s dithering on whether to allow the Dalai Lama to visit.

Bicycle power the way to go in Malawi

Two-wheeled transport rivals cars outside of big cities in Malawi, where simple bikes with a few bells and whistles are used to ferry even the sick.

SA’s opera stars find their voice

World champion soprano Pretty Yende never knew opera existed until she heard the soaring score of an airline advertisement.

Madonna’s Malawi field of broken dreams

Madonna’s $15-million academy dream to groom girls into Malawi’s next leaders was ditched in a cloud over misused funds, leaving locals disgruntled.

SA puppet horses gallop to Tony’s

Bits of moulded cane and metal on the factory floor are destined to be stars: majestic horses that flick their tails, and gallop with life-like ease.