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The Portfolio: Neo Matloga

Friday Neo Matloga - 4 Jun 2020

The artist shares how his practice has evolved: initially he was an oil painter, but now he works in mixed media, marrying painting with collage

JM Coetzee: A fine mind, a formidable intellect

Article Angelo Fick - 7 Feb 2020

Behind JM Coetzee, the writer lauded for his ‘wonderfully brave, bold mind’ , is John Coetzee, the quiet man

Is Heineken brewing a better Africa?

Africa Olivier van Beemen - 27 Jan 2020

Multinational corporations are considered motors for development in Africa and the Dutch beer giant Heineken is often cited as one of the best examples. The reality is different and distressing

The art of everyday help

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2018

If we can relinquish the smallest of responsibilities under the guise of creating employment, what of the bigger responsibilities on a national level?

Legalised pot spots: A rarity around the world

Article Agency - 18 Sep 2018

While many countries have decriminalised the use and possession of cannabis, only a handful have gone as far as to make it fully legal

Dutch judges nix bid to take Brexit case to Euro court

Article Agency - 19 Jun 2018

The Amsterdam appeals court agreed with the lower court that the position of Britons living in the EU after Brexit was a matter of EU law

Ghosts of the night watch

Article Shaun De Waal - 13 Oct 2017

'Most puzzlingly, there’s a woman in the middle of the painting — a “mascot”, says Wikipedia demeaningly'

Where street names are double Dutch

Article Shaun De Waal - 8 Dec 2016

To avoid naming streets after rat infestations, the alleys were rather known for the animals that hunted the vermin.

High time to ‘zwijg’ in Amsterdam

Article Shaun De Waal - 23 Nov 2016

A look-out post on the highway going north out of Johannesburg, and named “Shut up, Pretoria” - wouldn't that be nice?

Dutch cuisine gets a shake-up

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Apr 2014

Amsterdam is leading the country’s culinary renaissance with the opening of four new exciting restaurants.

Miley, toking in Amsterdam is tired and touristy

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2013

Sorry, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga – lighting up a "suspicious cigarette" is not good PR – it marks you out as a daft tourist.

Dark forces at work in Amsterdam

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Sep 2013

South African artist Ruan Hoffmann's recent residency at the Thami Mnyele Foundation in Amsterdam was an opportunity to get away, for a while.

Cannabis chaos as Dutch city flouts drug tourist ban

Article Nicolas Delaunay - 5 Jun 2013

Authorities in the Maastricht are striking back after some cafes staged an open revolt by selling marijuana to foreigners in defiance of a ban.

Thousands witness opening of long-closed Rijksmuseum

Article Gilbert Kreijger - 13 Apr 2013

Almost 10 000 people have gathered outside Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum as Queen Beatrix declared the national museum open after a decade-long renovation.

Prostitution a Fokkens nightmare

Article Julie Bindel - 28 Sep 2012

Life has not been kind to the 'oldest window girls in Amsterdam', but the 70-year-old twins are enjoying their celebrity status.

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Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

National

Female cops sent for rape counselling

khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

National

‘Lost’ PPE: Morar a ‘player and ref’

Paddy Harper - 18 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar, the auditor who supplied the KZN education department with sanitisers has also been tasked with investigating the “disappearance” of millions of rands worth of PPE

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

Special Reports

What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information