Nelson Mandela Appearance A Publicity Stunt?

Former president Nelson Mandela is alive and well. It seems that this was the message that the ANC wanted to convey to the South African public by means of an exclusive public appearance by the frail statesman. For months, the ANC and Nelson Mandela Foundation have repeatedly tried to put the country at ease about the iconic leader’s health. Madiba was visited by leaders of the ANC, including president Jacob Zuma at his Houghton home in Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela has ... Read more »
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By Smanga Kumalo On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Nelson Mandela’s Exclusive Television Appearance Slammed

JOHANNESBURG – The South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela made his first “exclusive” appearance on SABC TV, a state owned national broadcaster on Monday evening. Mandela, ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, April 28th, 2013

New Harassment Act to Tackle Abuse Via Sms and Social Media

South Africans had a lot more to celebrate on Freedom Day when the Protection from Harassment Act became effective. For a long time, South Africans from all walks of life battled with behaviour that violated th... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Carl Pistorius Defence Points Out Holes In State Evidence

The Pistorius family lawyers are fast building a reputation for methodically tearing the statements of investigating officers apart with their tenacious line of questioning. This time around it was lawyer Kenny... Read more »
By Christopher Tifflin On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Gasa Murderer Confesses in Court

At Durban Magistrate Court on Tuesday, Mbulelo Ntlauzana confessed to the murder of Durban businessman Nhlanhla Gasa. He was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment, 20 for murder and 10 for theft. It has been a mon... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

What’s A Boston

Now that the hype has died down a tad, and the TV channels at our workplaces have been set back to MTV instead of CNN, the Boston Bombing incident  appears to be, at least to South Africans, “old news... Read more »
By Zodwa Mayisela On Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Zakes Bantwini Graduates

The famous Zakhele Madida also known as Zakes Bantwini to many South African fans. Is taking his craft very seriously by getting a Diploma in Music Performance from UKZN. Madida believes education is a vital ke... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, April 21st, 2013

“The ANC Does Not ‘Own’ the Struggle”

The African National Congress was formed in a meeting in Bloemfontein on 8 January 1912. After taking up arms against the government of the day in the sixties, the ANC exploded and became known internationally ... Read more »
By Andrea Teagle On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Balancing BRICS

The BRICS summit in Durban last month stirred much positive discussion on how South Africa stands to benefit from this elite group. However, now that the excitement of the summit has died down a little, it may ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Kenny Kunene ‘Enjoys Gang Rape’

Kenny Kunene has been out and about leaving dropped jaws and controversy along his trail. Kunene, wealthy socialite, entertainer and businessman, has been very open about his sexual prowess lately. Some believe... Read more »