Botswana has repeated its criticism of the unhealthy trade balance with South Africa, saying it is heavily skewed in favour of its economically stronger neighbour. Speaking on Friday, Botswana’s newly appointed High Commissioner, Motlhagodi Molomo, said Botswana President Festus Mogae was concerned about the trade inequality between the two countries.
McLaren-Mercedes team chief Ron Dennis on Friday said he had restored order between his feuding drivers following clear-the-air talks in Istanbul. Dennis said: ”I’ve spoken to both of them independently and we were pretty clear. We run our team in a certain way and expect from every member of the team certain behaviours.”
The African National Congress (ANC) secretary for the Tlokwe sub-region died on Thursday, the municipality said. Mpho Badirwang (36) also served in the North West provincial government. ”The office of the executive mayor of Tlokwe municipality, Maphetle Maphetle, wishes to send his deep felt condolences to the family,” mayoral spokesperson Kaizer Mohau said on Friday.
Male novelists represent the internal lives of women, writes Jane Rosenthal.
Africa’s reigning king of the avant-garde Meschac Gaba combines the outlandish with the mundane, writes Percy Zvomuya.
Good grace and fortune are smiling on the film version of <i>The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency</i>, writes Andrew Worsdale.
Master trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis speaks to Peter Feldman about sibling rivalry.
Turkish composer Fazil Say returns to South Africa to perform in two concerts, writes Dillon Davie.
Ondaatje, Coetzee, Swift, Lessing and Keneally cast aside in favour of novels from lesser-known authors. John Ezard reports.
<b>MOVIE OF THE WEEK:</b> Shaun de Waal reviews <i>Waitress</i>, a lovely little film, with a persistently off-beat sense of humour.