Joy of Jazz 2010: Chris Botti
/ 1 September 2010

Joy of Jazz 2010: Chris Botti

This year’s Joy of Jazz Festival featured the likes of Chris Botti, the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. Here he is joined by violinist, Caroline Campbell for a haunting performance.

Is media freedom under threat? (PART 2)
/ 26 August 2010

Is media freedom under threat? (PART 2)

In part 2 of the Critical Thinking Forum discussion on the possible threat to media freedom in South Africa at present, ANC MP Prof Ben Turok offers insight to the party’s perspective on the issue. Judge Dennis Davis poses some tough questions to Turok.

Public-service unions strike in Thokoza
/ 18 August 2010

Public-service unions strike in Thokoza

Public-service unions embarked on an indefinite strike on Wednesday after rejecting the government’s revised wage offer. The <i>M&G</i> headed to Thokoza where members of the National Health and Allied Workers’ Union were protesting outside the Natalspruit Hospital.