Bicycles

Bicycles can mean freedom, but here’s how SA dealers fixed the price of your ride

Article Lloyd Gedye - 8 Jun 2016

The Competition Tribunal has fined two bicycle dealers who denied being part of a cartel, but those who admitted guilt have got off scot-free.

Cycling is still an uphill battle

Analysis Marie Huchzermeyer - 10 Mar 2016

Many obstacles stand in the way of Jo'burg's nonmotorised project, but it’s a good start.

Invaluable lessons in life from my dear Uncle Lukas

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Mar 2015

From schooling to career advice and transport usage, Uncle Lukas is a man of staunch principles.

Fixed assets: A bicycle frame of mind

Article Thalia Holmes - 13 Sep 2013

With the growing popularity of vintage, fixed-gear, steel-framed bicycles, Thalia Holmes ?seeks out the last ?masters of a lost craft.

New York: Bicycle city

Article Mpho Moshe Matheolane - 28 May 2013

Mpho Moshe Matheolane wonders if a new bicycle sharing programme launched in New York could work in South Africa.

Wheel deals are breaking the cycle

Article Thalia Holmes - 17 May 2013

An organisation in Johannesburg hopes that trading bikes for trees will plant the seeds of entrepreneurship.

Bicycle power the way to go in Malawi

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 5 Sep 2011

Two-wheeled transport rivals cars outside of big cities in Malawi, where simple bikes with a few bells and whistles are used to ferry even the sick.

Strutting on the saddle

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Jul 2011

Hmm. White bikes: not sure. Do they need a wash after every outing, like a white blouse?

Rural bicycle roll-out on track

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Jun 2011

Government has plans to hand out a million bikes to poor children.

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National

Tshwane water woes in court again

Sarah Smit - 21 Feb 2020

The municipality has been accused of deliberately derailing the contract to sort out toxic water crisis in Hammanskraal

National

Life in lockdown: Behind closed doors keeping out the coronavirus

Sarah Smit - 21 Feb 2020

South African students in China are staying behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak

National

Apartheid criminals still at large

Ilham Rawoot - 21 Feb 2020

Corporations and banks that aided the apartheid regime have not been brought to book, so they continue to act with impunity

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.

Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.

Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding

Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders

Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Do the research first; it will save money and time later

Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs

Special Reports

Looking inwards

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it