Steve Morris Rugby It is not beyond the constraints of fair comment to say that the game of rugby in this country has gone beyond crisis point. Examine, if you will, some of the less than salutary instances that make sad fact of what would have been regarded as fiction just two years ago when […]
A sedate and evocative exhibition in Cape Town turned into a fist fight when some hecklers challenged the artists to prove they were African enough to qualify. Chris Roper reports There were amazing scenes at the labyrinthine Cape Town Castle last Friday. It was the opening of Memorias, Intimicas, Marcas (Memory, Intimacy, Marks), a stunning […]
Andrew Muchineripi Soccer He entered the medium-size, thickly- carpeted hotel room in Parktown clad in black from top to toe. Black sweatshirt, black trousers and black shoes with a shine that doubled as a mirror. He exuded a pride born out of being good at his job, which must rank among the most difficult and […]
Mukoni T Ratshitanga The Minister of Education, Sibusiso Bengu, has severely chastised University of Zululand rector Charles Dlamini for his “unfortunate insinuations” that the ministry is “worse than the worst of apartheid ministries” in running higher education. Bengu said this week: “Professor Dlamini has a right to glorify apartheid if he wants to. He also […]
Cosatu’s September Commission calls for a larger civil service and a reformed tax system in the war against poverty, reports Sechaba ka’Nkosi The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) takes another swipe at government economic policy in the September Commission report. The union federation calls for a shift in spending to development, and a […]
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FRIDAY, 9.20AM: NAMIBIA’S Frankie Fredericks advanced to the finals of the 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Athens on Thursday. Fredericks finished second and clocked in 20,39sec, behind Ato Boldon of Trinidad and Tobago, who clocked in 20,09sec. Fredericks, who has been suffering from an injury throughout the Championships, refused to comment after the […]
FRIDAY, 9.43AM: SOUTH AFRICA’s women’s hockey team drew their match against England 4-4 in the World Cup qualifying tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe on Thursday. South Africa were trailing 2-3 at half time. England star Jane Smith opened the score in the 10th minute when she scored from close range. Three minutes later Tina Cullen made […]
strategy Rehana Rossouw and Wally Mbhele Without once using the term “socialism”, the African National Congress has committed itself to eradicating poverty and disparities in wealth. However, it insists this is done in a mixed economy, using “positive elements of the market”. Reminiscent of its pre-1990 rhe-toric, an ANC discussion document on strategy and tactics […]
FRIDAY, 11.00AM INDUSTRIAL shares continued to chase new highs on Thursday as widespread expectations of an imminent interst rates cut led to positive sentiment, backed by strong institutional demand. Support this week by the SA Chamber of Business for a rate cut and a warning by Amic on continued high interest rates boosted general expectations […]