From semi-arid regions to thick mists and lush forests, the Soutpansberg area has it all Bridget Hilton-Barber No one can accuse the Soutpansberg of being namby-pamby. Out here, in the north of the Northern Province, the spaces are big, the scenery dramatic and the history suitably torrid. There are still unspoiled wilderness areas, the destinations […]

Andrew Benson Monaco is an event that delights and maddens in equal measure. For all that Formula One revels in the picture- postcard perfection of the boats floating in its harbour under a cloudless blue sky, there are constant grumbles about the problems caused by holding a race in a place that has more vertical […]

Fossil-spotting might not be the most interactive form of entertainment around, but on the tour of the Cradle of Humankind our ancient ancestors come to life Katy Chance It’s cold, rather grey and drizzling. At the tail end of one of Johannesburg’s wettest and coldest summers in living memory, it seems fitting to find myself […]

Some people are blessed with financial savvy and manage their money sensibly, but there are others who survive by cheating you blind Sharon Gill So you gave the builder a down payment and haven’t seen him since, while you were away for the weekend your flatmate moved out and took your CD player with him, […]

violation Khadija Magardie The Mail & Guardian is demanding financial compensation from Reuters, after the global news giant printed and distributed an M&G exclusive on the Hansie Cronje saga, without acknowledging its source. The article, entitled ”Cricket – Cronje blames Satan for his actions”, was circulated both nationally and internationally after breaking in the M&G […]

MARIAM ISA, Johannesburg | Friday 9.45am. ANALYSTS say the country’s newly introduced inflation targets are both realistic and achievable, despite calls from business to relax them to reduce the risk of rate hikes. All twelve economists responding to a straw poll on the issue said that they believe the government will reach its aim of […]

OWN CORRESPONDENT, Rabat | Friday 3.00pm. MOROCCO said on Friday it will not withdraw from the race to host the 2006 World Cup, dashing South Africa’s hopes of a possible deal during a visit at the weekend by South African Sports Minister Ngconde Balfour. South African officials said on Thursday that Balfour would try to […]