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South African inventions
Where would you expect to find the inventor of the CAT scan, the makers of the
"speed gun" used in cricket ovals the world over, or the world's first oil-from-coal
refinery?
Freedom fighters: names you might not know
Many people did their bit, big or small, to ensure the demise of apartheid. The names of struggle stalwarts such as Oliver Tambo, Nelson...
Remembering Nelson Mandela’s first steps of freedom
On Sunday 11 February 1990 - 25 years ago - millions of people around the world watched as
Nelson Mandela walked out of the gates of Victor Verster prison in Paarl.
South Africans championing human rights
Besides the late Nelson Mandela, many other South Africans have stood up for human rights. Among their names, we can count people like Desmond Tutu and Miriam Makeba. They have all devoted their time and talents to improving the lives of all people.
A Thousand Tales of Johannesburg, a city like no other
The spell-binding new novel by South African playwright and author Harry Kalmer, A Thousand Tales of Johannesburg, describes Africa’s greatest city as a living, breathing...
Play Your Part Competition: Terms and Condition
Play Your Part Competition
Terms and Condition
This promotion is open to all South African residents aged 18 years and older.
The promotion starts...
South Africa mourns Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen
Legendary Springbok rugby scrumhalf and captain Joost van der Westhuizen died on Monday 6 February after five years battling motor neuron disease. He was...
Remembering Thandi Klaasen, South African singer 1931-2017
Legendary South African jazz singer Thandi Klaasen died on 15 January 2017 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was announced by...
FAQs on domestic violence and sexual offences
Women and children are most vulnerable when it comes to domestic abuse and sexual violence. In many instances, the victims do not even know...
Remembering Mama Africa: 10 classic Miriam Makeba moments
9 November 2016
Zenzile Miriam Makeba was born in Johannesburg on 4 March 1932; she died on 9 November 2008 in Castel Volturno, Italy, following...
