<b>Robert Fine</b> appeals to his colleagues in South Africa, arguing against the academic boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
The latest instalment of CD reviews from the <i>M&G</i>.
China’s band dissidents believe awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to one of their own could bring change to the world’s most populous country.
South Africa’s world record holder Cameron Van der Burgh on Friday won the men’s 50m breaststroke, adding a second gold to his 100m title.
Rights group Amnesty International called on the United States on Friday to set an example to other nations by abolishing the death penalty.
<b>Thabo Mohlala</b> provides an account of Thursday’s proceedings at the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union’s 7th National Congress.
Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi this week warned that there is ‘no hope and no future’ for many of South Africa’s learners.
The United Arab Emirates suspemded a threat to suspend BlackBerry services after resolving a dispute with Canada’s Research in Motion (RIM).
Cape Town’s mayoral committee has defended the controversial riot-control methods of South African Police Service and city law enforcement officers.
The End of the Road festival offers a smorgasbord of folk, country, blues and indie-rock to the music connoisseur.