Parliamentarians cannot remain silent about Zimbabwe, a case of ”democracy gone wrong”, National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete said in Cape Town on Sunday at the opening of the 118th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting. In his speech, President Thabo Mbeki congratulated the IPU for its stance on gender equality in government.
Sporting heroes inspire others to become sporting heroes, as new Masters champion Trevor Immelman testified following his two-stroke win over Tiger Woods on Sunday. It was a minor miracle that he was even playing in the Masters, having undergone a major operation just 15 weeks ago.
South Africa’s inadequate public sector anti-HIV treatment has been highlighted again this week with the release of expert guidelines on antiretroviral therapy in the region. The guidelines released by the Southern African HIV Clinicians’ Society are likely to be adopted by the private sector.
There should be a simple enough formula that could marry our abundance of sun with the mountain of loot Trevor Manuel is sitting on, to fix the electricity crisis, quick sticks.The latest treasury figures show that the budget surplus this year will be R18,5-billion.
A gale is lashing orthodox climate policy. This week an article was published in the journal<i> Nature</i> that should shake the certainty of anyone who assumes the Kyoto-Âprotocol approach is the sensible way to go. The writers show it is even more urgent than we thought to abandon the failed Kyoto strategy.
The informal motor mechanic industry is big in most townships and it comprises specialists in different mechanical areas. These include panelbeaters, electricians, welders, gearbox fitters, engineers, wheel alignment and diff adjusters. Most of these specialists operate on street corners and in backyards and employ several helpers each.
The cold stimulates a fondness for roasted potatoes, pastries and food served in various kinds of "dollops". Nothing good for you comes in a dollop. Under cover we swell like dough beneath a tea cloth. By the time it’s warm enough to strip off the frump, it’s barely worth the trouble.
The reality is that often a person who has been responsible for causing an accident changes his or her story when it comes time to claim. Because of the way the insurance industry operates, you might find that your insurer is not particularly helpful in resolving the issue.
Since its declaration as a World Heritage Site in 1999, the Cradle of Humankind has developed into one of South Africa’s top tourism attractions.
Popular belief about rising rates of teen pregnancy in South Africa is not supported by statistics gathered over the past two decades.