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Write a True Story and win R10 000

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:44:44 +0200

The 2010 True Stories of KwaZulu-Natal Competition is open and there is a R10& 8201;000 prize for this year s most compelling tale. Here are the rules and how to enter.

Counting the cost

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:02:02 +0200

THE marathon public sector strike has left an indelible mark on the face of South African society and the country s economy.

More than sport

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:01:24 +0200

MARITZBURG United kick off their season at the revamped Harry Gwala Stadium tonight in front of fans who represent the true spirit of the game, as well as the full spectrum of South Africa s population.

Stidy

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:06:43 +0200

Stidy

Freezing salaries

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:05:03 +0200

THE African National Congress s KwaZulu-Natal region s call to freeze the salaries of ministers and top public servants will strike a chord with many ordinary workers, whether they have been out on the picket lines or are quietly soldiering on for poor rewards.

Love cheats

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:04:16 +0200

WHAT is it with football players and their wives Last week it was Peter Crouch doing the dirty with a prostitute.

Labour forces at play

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:56 +0200

LABOUR rights, labour costs, investment and job preservation in a time of an economic downturn are just some of the forces at play in the recent debacle between certain clothing factories and the national bargaining council in Newcastle.

Knowledge is power

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:04:55 +0200

A FEW weeks back, one of my colleagues came to me complaining that she had been hauled over the coals at one of the Liberty franchises because she had loaded Skype onto an office computer and was using it to communicate with clients and brokers.

Stidy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:40:30 +0200

Stidy

Fuel strike

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:20:31 +0200

Service station owners and supervisors have started dispensing fuel as the strike called by Cosatu- aligned union Numsa took effect. Pictured is Dave Bure, owner of Basil Bure Convenience Centre in Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Road, who pointed out that the strike was called to maximise inconvenience to the fuel retailing industry. The busy scene at the centre was replicated in varying degrees across the city with some service stations choosing to shut down rather than redirecting already limited manpower resources to the bowsers.

We were designed to run

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:43:48 +0200

Running is the most basic of exercises. Not only were we designed to run, but we were designed to be good at it

Rainbow

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:34:54 +0200

This beautiful picture was taken by Sharon Moodley whilst on a weekend away on 17 April 2010 at Castle Burn Resort in the berg , after an expected heavy thunderstorm in the afternoon.

The Astronomer's Enemy

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:27:17 +0200

There's one problem with Urban astronomy, and it's a big one.

Video: Cascades Dirt Jumping

Tue, 11 May 2010 16:10:36 +0200

A group of local teenagers go dirt jumping (BMX) at Cascades in Pietermaritzburg.

The Urban Astronomer

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:49:59 +0200

What is an urban astronomer< a> We love the night sky, and we live in the city.

Kate Richards' Blog

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:02:16 +0200

Former Hilton resident Kate Richards moved to Auckland, New Zealand at the end of last year.

Read about her new life at www.katesrichards.blogspot.com< a>.

Snakes alive

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:31:35 +0200

I GREW up in a little town called Kearsney which is about 25& 8201;kilometres inland from Stanger and about 2& 8201;000& 8201;metres above sea level on the north coast, with my mom, Maureen, stepdad Alec and two younger brothers Roydon and Sean.

Planning your trip

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:26:58 +0200

5000 novices recruited to Comrades in just 27 hours is a figure that has startled not only the Comrades marathon association, but also many clubs and long term runners.

Video: White Mountain Folk Fest 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:30:13 +0200

Highlights of this year’s White Mountain Folk Festival plus what some people had to say about the family-friendly event.< p>

Spar Ladies Race Training Guidelines

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:52:47 +0200

The training schedules are designed for runners of varying abilities. The beginners programme is ideal for the person who wants to commence in the sport for the very first time: - perhaps even someone who has watched sport from the couch. The 10km schedules could apply to the person who is currently just running for health and perhaps done a 5km or fun run, to the club runner who wants to improve his or her time in the 2009 Spar 10km. This may even be a stepping stone to another goal.< p>