Freek Robinson talks to Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and City of Cape Town Executive Mayor Helen Zille about the turbulent political year that’s passed and challenges ahead... and An Apartheid era low cost housing project in Despatch has reached the end of its useful life. - More

Imagine if, for 16 days, there were no rape, no child abuse, no sexual harassment and no emotional abuse. The 16 Days of Activism campaign challenges South Africans to declare a truce on violence against women and children…and ultimately, to make it a permanent one. - More

The shame of child abuse ... little relief available for rural children; and from slimy single cells to clean fuel, new ways to harness the sun's energy. - More

Drivers licenses sold for a song ... a special focus investigation about the deadly shortcuts and syndicates that contribute to the carnage on our roads; and one rural community celebrates while another weeps about land restitution. - More

Restricted imports of Chinese textiles and clothing are meant to revive the local textiles and clothing manufacturing sector.  But what exactly are South African companies up against?  China employees more than 19-million people in the clothing and textiles sector, which also supports more than a 100-million farmers. - More

Although the water supply at Hartbeespoort Dam has been restored, two weeks of little or no water has left property developers, guest-house owners and residents angry and embarrassed:  Water shortages are an inconvenience and bad for business. - More

Will the washing of feet cleanse apartheid sins? Adriaan Vlok speaks...And lessons in racial harmony from the most divided province in South Africa. More

More angry shots fired about fire arms control... and beware of the dotted line, signing a contract without legal advise can cost you thousands. More

The Ubuntu municipality is one of many Northern Cape municipalities lacking sound financial management – in fact, the Auditor General has refused to express an opinion on the municipality’s statements for the 2003 and 2004 financial years. More

People with disabilities say they are invisible in the workplace despite equity laws and ... how will the minister of labour deal with errant employers?. More

In Focus this Sunday (SABC-2 18:30 June 18^th) Where to with top police detectives? Safety and Security minister Charles Nqakula talks to Freek Robinson about the restructuring of the police.  More

His profile lists “composing choral music” as a favourite pastime. But his recent comments about crime have evoked a chorus of protest.  During his recent budget speech in Parliament, Safety and Security Minister, Charles Nqakula was quoted as having lashed out at opposition parties complaining about crime.  More

TV-footage of dirty, unhygienic meat processing machines in Gauteng horrified viewers when it was broadcast on Focus last month.  Rotten meat, maggots, and worm eggs were found when a technician opened up machines for the Focus camera.. More

It’s hot – very hot - and dusty. Few locals speak English. The food isn’t exactly tasty. And Darfur is very far from home. South Africa has contributed more than 400 soldiers and police members to the African Union’s Mission in Sudan – also known as AMIS. AMIS was deployed in the war-ravaged Darfur in June 2004 after warring parties signed a ceasefire agreement.   . More

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