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DURBAN READY FOR SPORTS TOURISM TEE-OFF: The Jonsson Workwear Durban Open is back with a swing to tee-off at the landmark Durban Country Club from February 19 to 22. Pictured at the high-end launch on the 18-hole golf course were Sunshine Tour Commissioner Robert Abt, Jonsson Workwear CEO Nick Jonsson, and eThekwini Municipality City Manager Dr Musa Mbhele. Photo: Marlan Padayachee.
AFRICA TOURISM INDABA

It’s tee-off time for Durban’s global sports tourism stripes

For the first time in a long time, Durban looks ready to step back into the spotlight.

  • Marlan Padayachee
8 min read
Officials say 31 people have died in protest-related violence so far, while Human Rights Watch says at least 51 have been killed including medics and children. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)
COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING

Zuma silent on Sri Lankan human rights abuses

President Jacob Zuma’s stance on local human rights abuses at the Commonwealth summit undermines SA’s fight for justice, writes Ruki Fernando.

  • Ruki Fernando
4 min read
ADRIAN CROFT

Commonwealth confidential report puts emphasis on human rights

A confidential report says the Commonwealth must act decisively to uphold human rights among its 54-member nations or risk a slide into irrelevance.

  • Adrian Croft
3 min read