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National Anthem

The South African nation does not exist
Analysis
/ 24 February 2020

The South African nation does not exist

There is no deep comradeship, common ancestry or monopoly on the legitimate use of force

By Quentin du Plessis
WATCH: Trump’s row with NFL players intensifies
Article
/ 26 September 2017

WATCH: Trump’s row with NFL players intensifies

​US President Donald Trump’s row with the National Football League shows no sign of ending.

By Staff Reporter
Jacob Zuma: I built Nkandla on cock-and-bull
Article
/ 11 March 2015

Jacob Zuma: I built Nkandla on cock-and-bull

Stop wondering. President Jacob Zuma’s expected response during his Q&A session today will be nothing short of witty, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

By Staff Reporter
They’re playing our song (again)
Analysis
/ 3 July 2014

They’re playing our song (again)

Are plans to play the national anthem every day meant to build South Africa’s pride, or its brand?

By Sipho Kings
Singers must treat the national anthem with respect, says MP
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Singers must treat the national anthem with respect, says MP

MPs Parliament’s portfolio committee on arts and culture has voiced concern over what it described as a continued disregard for the national anthem.

By Sapa
UK left red-faced over SA anthem blunder in London Cup
Article
/ 6 June 2012

UK left red-faced over SA anthem blunder in London Cup

The South African women’s hockey team will not request an apology from their hosts after the wrong national anthem was played ahead of their UK match.

By Sapa
How to ruin a national anthem
Article
/ 24 August 2011

How to ruin a national anthem

Who slaughtered the national anthem more spectacularly — Ras Dumisani or Ard Matthews? We want to know what you think.

By Lisa Van Wyk
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Article
/ 24 August 2011

Musician apologises for mangling anthem

South African musician Ard Matthews has apologised after bungling the words to the national anthem on live television on Tuesday night.

By Staff Reporter

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