If you’re in search of good company, a relaxed ambience, and intelligent discussion on the state of the world you’d be forgiven – for searching, that is. Sometimes it seems like…
Fire and brimstone rained down on northern Israel throughout most of this week. And as air-raid sirens sounded and rockets slammed into the country from Hizbullah positions in…
The location of Alyn Hospital on the outskirts of Jerusalem is so idyllic it could be out of the famous tale, Heidi. Nestled on a hilltop enclosed in pine-groves and wild…
A lot happened during the time the so-called Muslim faithful set about their holy task of riot, pillage and arson over the notoriously unfunny caricatures of Islam’s last…
No one can say African birds don’t know how to put on a show. Every year end, like clockwork, they’re at their best during the continent’s two greatest ornithological spectacles.…
Virgins? A fresh 72, or your wife with HHR (Heavenly Hymen Reconstruction)? If you look, it’s all on the menu, sir. Brocade couches? Seating this way, sir. Silver goblets; fruit?…
It’s all in the body-language: During the entire United States election campaign, Mister President’s body language and TV presence just screamed out: "I’m the man and I’ve…
Astick of R2 "Rose Garden of India" incense from a Soweto spaza couldn’t beat the stench of fakeness ("I love my beautiful wife, I wouldn’t look at her") at this trial. At its…
Sigh. It’s no use. Just when we women thought we alone had the right to scurry to Mister Officer if anyone flashed their flaccid tools at us as we lay sunbathing in the park —…
IF SOUTH African print and electronic media continue to transgress their own voluntary ethical codes, then punitive legislation should be introduced and enforced
Loss of respect is, perhaps, the greatest humiliation that comes with old age
An agreement between Mozambique and South Africa is set to boost the countries? economies. The gross domestic product (GDP) of Mozambique is expected to steadily increase by more…
LOCAL education rights organisations have slammed Minister of Education Kader Asmal for treating illiterate adults as "stepchildren" within the education system, and are calling…
THE head of the Catholic Church in South Africa, Cardinal Wilfred Napier, says some local priests found guilty of sexual abuse are allowed, and continue to serve, albeit "under…
Foreigners from non-African countries have been living harassment-free in South Africa for years, reports Khadija Magardie
A medium-sized, flesh-coloured pair of pantyhose, valued at R7,99, is wreaking havoc on the lives of a Gauteng family.
Barriers to obtaining abortions in government hospitals are forcing women into the arms of the private health care sector and backstreet abortionists.
About 12 000 infections have been reported in the province, but, with just 52 deaths, health authorities say their efforts have been successful.
The offerings at the Iranian Film Festival open a window into Iranian society, and Iranians. It is, however, a shame that much of the minutest details will inevitably be lost on…
