freedom

Mandela’s story told in meals

Hunger for Freedom: The Story of Food in the Life of Nelson Mandela explores Mandela's hunger for freedom both literally and metaphorically, linking stories from his childhood, his life as an activist, political prisoner and world statesman with the food that he ate and the people he ate with.

Young people, develop yourselves: Mbeki

Young South Africans can honour the memories of the fallen victims of South Africa's democratic revolution by focusing on education and personal skills development, says President Thabo Mbeki.

Media Forum debates Brand South Africa

The 2008 International Media Forum South Africa brought together journalists, marketing specialists and government officials to discuss ways to improve media relations and the branding of South Africa.

We bow our heads in shame: Mbeki

South Africa had been shamed and humiliated by the wave of anti-foreigner violence that had broken out in parts of the country over the past two weeks, President Thabo Mbeki said in a special televised address to the nation on Sunday night.

Global award for Radebe

The Global Foundation for Democracy has named Bridgette Radebe, South Africa’s foremost female mining entrepreneur, as their Businessperson of the Year for 2008.

All-day news for SA viewers

The South African news landscape is set to change in June with the launch of Africa’s first 24-hour news channel.

My team is losing, and it makes me smile

Johannesburg’s glamour teams, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, no longer dominate South Africa’s football scene. What happened? Well, I think that football has been touched by the same winds of change that have swept through the country, writes Justice Malala.

Celebrating 14 years of freedom

On 27 April 1994 the world watched in awe as South Africans voted in the very first democratic elections. This year, South Africans commemorate 14 years of freedom with an array of planned events.

Schools’ pledge for South Africa

Schoolchildren could be reciting a new national schools' pledge during morning assemblies by March this year. The pledge is intended to instil a renewed sense of morality in young South Africans.

SADC pushes regional integration

The Southern African Development Community is pushing for stronger regional integration before a considering unified continental government, as delegates at the 9th African Union heads of state summit in Ghana take part in the 'grand debate'.