The polluted river that flows through Dhaka holds the key to life and death for millions of people, writes John Vidal The Buri Ganga river in the centre of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, is to Western eyes a most extraordinary sight. It swills through the capital of one of the poorest countries in the world, a […]

RUGBY Andy Capostagno The difficulties faced by South African teams in the Super 12 were etched in sharp relief last week. In an attempt to put a positive spin on the situation, various people have suggested that 40 minutes of good rugby from the Sharks, a narrow defeat for the Stormers and a more comprehensive […]

You can now use your TV satellite decoder to buy sushi, lingerie and much more, writes David Shapshak First there was e-commerce, then came m-commerce and now there is t-commerce. All have evolved through technology revolutions via the Internet, mobiles (cellphones) and interactive television, hence the e-, m- and t- prefixes. Shopping via the Internet […]

Ntuthuko Maphumulo The much-awaited interim report on the Ellis Park soccer disaster a year ago contains no recommendations on preventing a recurrence. And, although the report released this week establishes errors on the part of several officials that significantly contributed to 43 deaths, it steers clear of naming any individuals. Transvaal Judge President Bernard Ngoepe […]

HORSERACING Whipping Boy An uncommonly close four-cornered contest for the South African jockeys’ championship is developing with less than four months to go to the end of the season on July 31. At this time of year the title race is usually all over bar the shouting. This season, however, Gerrit Schlechter, Kevin Shea and […]

Old lefties, illiterate township dwellers and a marathon runner are the driving force behind the Treatment Action Campaign Belinda Beresford Part of the heart of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) will be pounding its way through the London marathon on Sunday. Ploughing through three-and-a-half hours of pain will be TAC deputy head Mark Heywood, his […]

2002 marks the Liberty Foundation’s 31-year involvement in social responsibility. The early work of the Liberty Foundation was strongly welfare oriented, highlighting the plight of the aged, the disabled and children in need of care. However, from 1983, this was complemented by a growing educational focus. Today the Liberty Foundation supports education and skills training […]

REVIEW David Shapshak DStv interactive TV service It’s hard to remember what we did without remote controls, but now you can interact with your TV using a keyboard. It looks much like a computer keyboard but it is made of transparent blue plastic and is completely wireless. You can, of course, use the usual remote […]

Mail & Guardian reporter The Elle and Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Award for the contribution of women to South African society enters its third year, calling on the public to rally behind those remarkable women who work tirelessly to make a difference in their communities. At the launch of this year’s awards Elle and Elizabeth […]

KHADIJA MAGARDIE, Johannesburg | Friday THE conflict in the Middle East has produced a ripple effect in South Africa. The Jewish community has been brought closer together and Muslims are finding solidarity across racial and religious divides. The latest Palestinian uprising or intifada has produced a range of strong reactions from South Africa’s Jewish and […]