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

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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.

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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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