Latest articles on Valentine's Day

The Weekend Guide

Article Arts Desk - 14 Feb 2020

Check out our weekly gig guide for things to do ranging from cooking classes to art exhibitions in SA's major cities this weekend.

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 31 Jan 2020

In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well...

Love drives up prices at Africa’s only flower auction

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2017

It’s the last big sale before Valentine’s Day and flower buyers are stocking up on bestsellers — everything that is red.

What I really want for V-Day

Analysis Helen Moffett - 11 Feb 2016

Ditch the costly gifts and scentless roses and give, with thought, love, respect and kindness

The month of love has become the month of horrors

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Feb 2013

We should refuse to be discouraged by the ugliness, the mean-spiritedness and the hopelessness that seems to surround us, writes Khaya Dlanga.

Oscar Pistorius: Valentine’s day of despair

Article Sarah Evans & Sally Evans - 15 Feb 2013

Twelve hours before her death, Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend was buying him a gift to show her love.

V-Day: A look at the One Billion Rising campaign

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2013

Playwright and activist Eve Ensler explains One Billion Rising, a global day of action – and dancing – in protest against violence against women.

Valentine’s Day cards gone wrong

Article Verashni Pillay - 14 Feb 2012

Everyone needs a cheesy Valentine's Day card. Especially Jacob Zuma, Barack Obama and Luis Suarez.

Valentine’s couples get hitched at Robben Island

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2010

Robben Island held its tenth annual Valentine's Day wedding ceremony on Sunday in which 25 couples tied the knot.

How green is your Valentine?

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 12 Feb 2010

How green is your St Valentine's Day bouquet? Are you, for example, thinking about indigenous proteas as the environmentally friendly option?

Be my Valentine — but shh, Saudi cops are watching

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2009

It is the battle between Saudi romantics and the police, who each year try to convince the public that Valentine's Day is a heathen holiday.

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khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

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‘Lost’ PPE: Morar a ‘player and ref’

Paddy Harper - 18 Oct 2020

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Signing a path to freedom for the deaf

Zandile Bangani - 18 Oct 2020

If South African Sign Language is recognised as one of the country’s official languages, it will considerably ease many of the deaf community’s problems of access, education and equality.

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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special reports - 13 Oct 2020

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