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Making a splash: The new Land Rover Defender is powerful, expensive, rugged and yet … utterly luxurious. (Photo: Nick Dimbleby)

A Landie icon is born

Replacing one of the most-loved cars in history, the new Defender pulls off the near impossible task of doing almost everything better

Tebogo Hlangwane wants to increase her production of cucumbers but can’t get a loan from the bank because she farms on tribal land and cannot use it as collateral. (Lucas Ledwaba)

Black farmers fall in the furrows

They have the skills to farm successfully but need financing from banks and post-settlement support from the state

Stranded: Thomas Nukeri

Xenophobia violates Health Act and migrants’ rights to care

Refugees run the border crossing gauntlet of lions, rivers, rape and theft hoping for a better life.

Allay the dangers of maternity by honouring rural custom

Many women consult traditional healers, so it makes sense to enlist these cultural leaders in public health education.

Fury over new deaths stokes Tzaneen’s fires

Police commissioner Riah Phiyega has defended the actions of under-siege police as new killings rock the troubled village of Kubjana near Relela.

Premier Alan Winde called for the investigation after a court judgment indicated senior police officer had worked with members of the 28 gang

Phiyega en route to Relela after police, protesters clash

The national police commissioner is on her way to a village outside Tzaneen where three protesters have been killed and 15 police officers injured.

All 13 passengers found dead at plane wreck site

There were no survivors from the plane wreckage of two aircraft that was found on Mamotswiri peak on Tuesday, police have said.

Wreckage of missing planes found

The wreckage of the two aircraft that went missing in George’s Valley near Tzaneen has been found, Search and Rescue South Africa has told media.

Search for missing planes resumes in bad weather

The search for two aircraft carrying 13 people that went missing in George’s Valley near Tzaneen resumed on Tuesday morning despite rainy conditions.

South African grannies catch World Cup fever

World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games.

Dandala’s way

Mmanaledi Mataboge spends a day in the life of Cope leader Mvume Dandala on his recent visit to Limpopo province.

‘A Hosi is truly born’

It has been a long and difficult road, but Hosi Nwamitwa is finally ascending the throne, writes Sello S Alcock.

Anger as murder charges dropped against farmers

Four people accused of killing a suspected thief on a farm in South Africa, who died after being tied to a tree and beaten, walked free from court on Wednesday after murder…

Dynamos and Arrows match drawn

Limpopo-based Dynamos and KwaZulu-Natal-based Golden Arrows played to a goalless draw in their Premier Soccer League encounter at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday. Both teams set off…

Mbeki warns against ‘criminal’ councillors

Individuals with ”criminally selfish motives” should be prevented from being elected municipal councillors, President Thabo Mbeki said on Friday. The president spoke on the last…

Youth league a ‘force for change’ in ANC

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has been a strong force for change in the ANC since its formation, party deputy president Jacob Zuma said at the league’s 61st…

Crowds flock to ANC Youth League anniversary

Thousands of African National Congress Youth League members gathered at the Nkowankowa Stadium near Tzaneen in Limpopo on Saturday to celebrate the league’s 61st anniversary,…

‘Guilty until proven innocent’

Mark Schmidt came home last week. He is back in Tzaneen, Limpopo, after being in prison in Equatorial Guinea for eight-and-a-half months.

Limpopo premier moving up

<img src="http://www.mg.co.za/ContentImages/41909/10-X-Logo.gif" align=left>President Thabo Mbeki announced at two rallies in Limpopo on Saturday that he is going to deploy…

Buthelezi challenges ANC on criticism

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi lashed out at African National Congress criticism of his statement that many South Africans in rural areas were much better off…