The world’s media is battling for ringside seats as war looms in Afghanistan. Stefaans Brmmer reports from Dushanbe, Tajikistan The uniform in Hotel Tajikistan is the khaki camera jacket, as worn by gung-ho journalists worldwide. Its proliferation of pockets conveniently stores notebooks, pens and lenses, but also the wads of cash and official passes that […]
analysis Khulekani Mathe Who sets the agenda for Adult Basic Education and Training (Abet) in South Africa? Before 1994 the agenda was set in Pretoria by the National Party government. Underpinned by a theory of uneven development based on racial discrimination, apartheid produced an education system that relegated black people to the bottom of the […]
Evidence wa ka Ngobeni Eastern Cape health MEC Bevan Goqwana has been relieved of his duties following an appearance in court this week on charges of medical aid fraud. Goqwana will, however, continue to draw his monthly salary until his fraud case has been finalised. Land Affairs and Agriculture MEC, Max Mamase, has been appointed […]
Within days of the attack on the United States, women were drooling over Bin Laden BODY LANGUAGE Rehana Rossouw Now that the shock and heartbreak of the attack on the United States has subsided, it seems appropriate to analyse another issue that has triggered heated debate in recent weeks: why some women find Osama bin […]
Suzan Chala South Africa’s freedom fighters won a significant battle recently when an out-of-court settlement secured the pensions that had been due to them since 1996, but had never been paid. Despite its noble language and intentions, the Special Pensions Act of 1996 which paved the way for monthly payments to former members of Umkhonto […]
food Melvyn Minnaar A local fowl expert has landed on the world’s gastronomic stage with his nomination for the Slow Food Award 2001 Special Jury Prize. Noel Honeyborne of Fowls for Africa is the first South African finalist; he was selected from 550 entries worldwide. At a taste-off at the Herbert Baker restaurant in Parktown, […]
Community foundations are vehicles for identifying community needs and channelling resources analysis Max Legodi The Southern African Grantmakers’ Association (Saga) has been piloting the establishment of community foundations in South Africa. These philanthropic institutions support development in one specified geographical area. Community foundations act as permanent endowment builders, grantmakers and community resource mobilisers. Their purpose […]
The government has allocated R182-million to biotechnology research and development Congress Mahlangu After more than 20 years of debate and consultation, South Africa has come up with a draft policy on genetically modified (GM)food and products. Published a month ago, the draft-strategy document states that biotechnology will improve access to and affordability of health care, […]
In the January 12-18 2001 edition of the Mail & Guardian, an article appeared under the heading “Modise linked to MiG dealer” concerning Dr Voloshin and Marvol Management SA (Pty) Limited. At the time of going to press, Dr Voloshin could not be contacted. As a result certain allegations were made that were factually incorrect […]
RUGBY Andy Capostagno With two weeks to go in the Super Eight section of the Currie Cup there are still seven teams who can make the semifinals. It stretches credulity a little to believe that the seventh-placed Bulls are still in with a chance, but this is the stage of the season when the mathematicians […]