A performance that satisfies
IT’S a measure of the success of South Africa’s democracy that most of the nation’s citizens – two-thirds, in fact – are satisfied with the performance of our President. That is a reflection of the respect in which Mbeki is held – a somewhat remote and austere figure, one who does not stoop to cheap vote-winning ploys but who leads the nation with supreme intelligence and a commitment to hard work. He does not employ the tricks and extravagant displays of affection that some political leaders in other nations resort to in order to win votes....
Hospital bungle has patients waiting in agony for surgery
By Lauren Cohen Deputy Chief Reporter
PATIENTS have been denied important surgery at Livingstone Hospital for almost three months – all because health officials forgot to tell doctors a moratorium on orthopedic surgery had been lifted....
Innovating Gorillaz could beat the victory drum
Leon Muston takes a look into his crystal ball and predicts the year’s recording triumphs...
Lee bowls the Proteas over in Oz
Report by Sapa-AFP
MELBOURNE – Brett Lee added to his growing reputation as a lethal limited-overs bowler as he snared 4-30, including three wickets in one over, as Australia crashed and bashed their way to an 80-run win over South Africa here yesterday....
Purifying Africa’s water supply
By Johann Barnard Business Editor
WITH a potential market of 300 million people in Africa alone, anyone would be excited at the business prospects....