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How Twitter took over our reporter’s virtual — and real — life and why she likes it that way.
Blame it all on La Niña
Australia, Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, South Africa … is there a pattern to the floods that seem to be drowning half the world?
Climate lessons from Africa
Africa has a unique opportunity to provide solutions for the global problem of climate change, says Professor Sir David King.
Cosatu lashes new labour-broking law
Cosatu has accused the ANC and the government of soft-pedalling on labour broking to shield politically connected business people.
Recession depression: Change the way you think
The ongoing recession has done much more than affect our collective pocketbooks. It has also driven many to depression — and even suicide.
M&G wins battle for Zim election report
The <i>M&G</i> won its lengthy court battle to obtain a copy of a report commissioned by former president Thabo Mbeki on Zimbabwe’s 2002 elections.
Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished
The last Gautrain rail car arrived at the depot in Midrand this week, completing the 96-car fleet.
Play gives voice to traditionally silent males
During gender activism campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism, one group of voices is traditionally silent: those of men.
Fallout continues after ‘I don’t like black people’ comments
Author Annelie Botes has complained that the <em>M&G</em> deliberately put her in a bad light and emphasised the negative in her comments.
Green energy in South Africa ‘necessary’ for future
South Africa has got to consider renewable energy, or risk being left behind. This was the message from a seminar held by Greenpeace Africa.
How do the media cover issues of gender?
During the 16 Days of No Violence against Women and Children the media will play a vital role in getting the campaign’s messages out to the public.
Rape victims respond: ‘#IsaidNO’
After the Jules High School rape incident, the ‘Twitterverse’ lit up with stories from three local women who recounted their own experience.
Schoolgirls ‘suffer in silence’
Bill of Rights notwithstanding, gender-based violence at schools is as prevalent as ever.
Change is Gain for Naidoo
Winner — Individual Award: <b>Jay Naidoo</b>.
Standard Bank: ‘It’s been a very difficult year’
There will be no more retrenchments in the foreseeable future, Standard Bank CEO Jacko Maree said at a media briefing on Friday.