Speculation is growing about a government review of the Independent Development Trust’s status, reports Joshua Amupadhi SOUTH AFRICA’S biggest and richest non- governmental organisation (NGO) has called off a mega relaunch at which President Nelson Mandela was to officiate, adding to speculation that the government is to review its status. The Independent Development Trust (IDT) […]

For Rwandan Tutsis, the return of Hutu refugees from Zaire is terrifying, reports Dele Olojede in Gisenyi, Rwanda AS he watched thousands of Hutu refugees pour across the border from Zaire, on their way back from self-exile, Jean-Marie Musaidizi seethed with quiet anger. Musaidizi, a survivor of the 1994 genocide, was angry that the people […]

Glynis O’Hara `TOURISTS these days are less interested in theme parks and special events than in experiencing other ways of life.” So says Carol Steinberg, Director of Arts and Culture. Commenting on last week’s National Conference on Cultural Tourism in Cape Town, hosted by the Department of Arts and Culture, she says one of the […]

Stephen Gray SOL PLAATJE: SELECTED WRITINGS edited by Brian Willan (WUP, R120) THE British scholar Brian Willan’s selection of the journalism of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje was first announced all of 20 years ago, when the centenary of his subject’s birth was being celebrated as visibly as possible by the few literary fundis then in the […]

A short cut for the rough may have made the course easier, but this won’t detract from the victory of whoever ends up first in a quality-packed Million Dollar field GOLF: Jon Swift THERE has always been something very special about the Nedbank Million Dollar Challenge. There is the attraction of watching a select field […]

A decision on the second phase of the Lesotho water project must include the issue of private-sector funding, writes Bronwen Jones A BATTLE royal is looming between the Zulus and the Basotho over who will supply water to South Africa in the next century. While it may not pitch kings Goodwill and Letsie III assegai […]

Mungo Soggot COMPANIEA VALE DO RIO DOCE (CVRD), Brazil’s most prized state asset, went on sale this week, signalling the start of a major privatisation in which Anglo American has expressed interest. The sale of the CVRD mining group is seen by Brazilian businessmen and academics as a crucial signal that President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, […]

Andy Duffy THE University of Venda has been rocked by allegations of management corruption, attempts to dismiss the academic who blew the whistle, and a strike by staff demanding the vice-chancellor’s resignation. The Public Protector’s Office confirmed this week it is investigating allegations of maladministration, brought by Afrikaans department head Professor Fanie Olivier. The allegations […]

charts The biggest black empowerment deal to date has been finalised. Fay Davids profiles the new board members from labour and industry THE country’s most significant black empowerment deal was completed this week when Johnnic’s 10 new directors were voted in at the annual general meeting, bringing the total board membership to 20. They’re an […]

FINE ART: Dennis Mair ON select Monday nights in Cape Town the stabbing wound of the underground art world throbs independently of the mainstream. Groups of reactors gather to prove that art exists for the appreciation and admiration of others; a little more than the traditional pomp of mere financial gain. On November 18 two […]