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As South Africans, we have seen in the early years of our democracy what innate good the country and its people possess
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The South African nation does not exist

There is no deep comradeship, common ancestry or monopoly on the legitimate use of force

Jacksonville Jaguars players kneel during the US national anthem before their  match against the Baltimore Ravens.
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WATCH: Trump’s row with NFL players intensifies

​US President Donald Trump’s row with the National Football League shows no sign of ending.

Stop wondering. President Jacob Zuma’s expected response during his Q&A session today will be nothing short of witty, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

Jacob Zuma: I built Nkandla on cock-and-bull

Stop wondering. President Jacob Zuma’s expected response during his Q&A session today will be nothing short of witty, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

With the dollar under pressure

They’re playing our song (again)

Are plans to play the national anthem every day meant to build South Africa’s pride, or its brand?

Singers must treat the national anthem with respect, says MP

MPs Parliament’s portfolio committee on arts and culture has voiced concern over what it described as a continued disregard for the national anthem.

Great Britain’s Helen Richardson challenges South Africa’s Dirkie Chamberlain during their pool game in the Investec London Cup.

UK left red-faced over SA anthem blunder in London Cup

The South African women’s hockey team will not request an apology from their hosts after the wrong national anthem was played ahead of their UK match.

How to ruin a national anthem
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How to ruin a national anthem

Who slaughtered the national anthem more spectacularly — Ras Dumisani or Ard Matthews? We want to know what you think.

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Musician apologises for mangling anthem

South African musician Ard Matthews has apologised after bungling the words to the national anthem on live television on Tuesday night.