Bethlehem
latest news & developments
Not in ritual; but restriction
As Easter approaches, access to Jerusalem’s holy sites reveals the politics of occupation, not a clash of faiths
Christmas has been cancelled in Bethlehem
Amid tragedy, we must consider the oneness of humanity
The Portfolio: Siyabonga Mahlaba
The Reformed Structures photographic series marries Siya Mahlaba’s love for architecture and photography with his inquiry into segregation in the Dutch Reformed Church
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships…
Ban Ki-moon takes on Netanyahu
Israel’s plans for settlements in east Jerusalem are a ‘clear violation of international law’.
Thousands descend on Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
Thousands of Palestinians and tourists have been flocking to Bethlehem to mark Christmas at the site Jesus Christ is believed to have been born.
Bethlehem gears up for Christmas celebrations
Christians have begun flocking to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas following a tumultuous year of political upheaval and change across the Arab world.
Scope for SA mini hydro power real, but finite
South Africa has scope to build mini hydro plants to help power communities but the potential is finite, an industry official said.
Big cats rescued from Romania arrive in SA
The wide-eyed lion cub inched slowly to the edge of the wooden crate. He stared around him, then with a growl from the older cub behind him, he leapt out onto the grass.
Lions, hot air, awe: Ballooning takes off in SA
Hovering above a pride of white lions in a hot air balloon was the defining moment of Briton Chris Sanger-Davies’s first trip to South Africa. ”You realise that you are flying…
Christians celebrate as leaders urge peace
Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on Tuesday as the Catholic leader in the Holy Land pleaded for peace in the Middle East and Pope Benedict XVI spoke against…
Christmas more cheerful in Bethlehem
Gloom was banished from Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem for the first time in years on Monday as Christian pilgrims from all over the world flocked here to celebrate the…
No room at the inn in Bethlehem
Hotels booked, parties planned and lights glittering, Bethlehem is preparing for tens of thousands of pilgrims to overcome Israeli occupation and give the town the best Christmas…
Free State Stars outshine Arrows
Free State Stars’ Dio Sibisi scored a brace to help his team beat Lamontville Golden Arrows 2-0 in front of a sizeable crowd in their first Premier Soccer League game played at…
Religious leaders urge peace for Christmas
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, a Palestinian, called on Monday on Middle East leaders to become ”peacemakers” and condemned inter-Palestinian fighting, as the pope used his…