(Article at www.iol.co.za by Hans Pienaar) Independent Foreign Service South Africa has consistently under-performed in fighting crime, and its insensitive approach is exemplified by Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi remaining in his post despite a strong prima facie case of...

Hi all, I have great news for you, but I will have to go into some detail to show you how we prepare for this Cup Final. Preparation The day started with us meeting up at Mike’s pub, a great player of his time and the best supporter you could have. Anyway, we all met t...

Heritage Day in South Africa - 24 September 2008 What Is Our Heritage? As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, we have an opportunity to reflect on what our collective heritage actually is. This is apt as we look back on what we have achieved in the first ten years o...

(Article by Mpume Madlala at www.iol.co.za) Police say they will not be intimidated by controversial statements made by senior taxi officials who threatened to “shoot back” at police who impound their taxis and use force against them. More than 40 taxis from the ...

(Article By Stephen Wade at www.iol.co.za) Beijing - Natalie Du Toit opened the Beijing Paralympics on Sunday with a gold medal, which may help her forget a disappointing Beijing Olympics. The South African, who won five golds and a silver in the Athens Paralympics, took th...