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Farewell to a feisty legend and spirited human being
Rita Alita Ndzanga was a struggle veteran, unionist and unflinching fighter for liberation and women's rights. She died on Wednesday aged 88.
'We are these women'
Herstory. This is the reason for the birth of this book. To record a story about South African women that would have otherwise gone untold, writes Shanthini Naidoo.
'I refused to give up on my son' - how a mom prepared her autistic child for life
David Gerschlowitz is a handsome, green-eyed boy with floppy brown hair. In his hoodie and sneakers, he could be a typical teenager on his way to Gold Reef City in Joburg during school holidays. But David, 17, tells us he is going on a roller coaster without speaking, and avoiding eye contact. He hums quietly, selecting the word on his iPad, then retreats with his aide to the thrills of the theme park. David has autism, and he is not likely to hold conversations or do many other things a typical teenager would. He does, however, go to school, and he runs a profitable mobile deli. He will make butternut soup and sandwiches later in the day, by himself.
HOTEL REVIEW | Orient Boutique Hotel, Elandsfontein, Pretoria
You'd be forgiven for thinking you're in Morroco when you arrive at this luxurious hotel that's famed for its award-winning restaurant, Mosaic
Slavery, racism & crime are to blame for SA's mental health crisis
With our past, and our not so bright present, it's no wonder we're genetically predisposed to depression and anxiety
Many things we previously thought about obesity are big fat lies
Obesity is now a medical condition in SA but there is a long way to go before the shame and stigma it carries are eradicated.
Hotel Review: Andes Guest Farm, Bethlehem, Free State
This country-chic venue is a quiet spot with a range of attractions on its doorstep including charming Clarens and the Golden Gate National Park
Good thing Mzansi has a dark sense of humour: Jimmy Carr's coming
The UK comic famed for cracking wise about unfunny stuff is bringing his 'Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits World Tour' to South Africa
Hotel Review: The Maslow Time Square, Pretoria
The Maslow is a premium business hotel, but when the sun goes down it screams 'the party is over here'
Cape Town restaurant ASH reinvents its menu with sustainability in mind
Meat may have been her game but Chef Ash Heeger is going on a seasonal, sustainable, ethical journey that will champion organic vegetables























