South Africa in the news: Zim: In search of the old normal (Part 1): Perhaps the figure is symbolic. However, it is not deniable that Zimbabwe has a sizeable number of people outside its borders, the main destinations of which include South Africa, Britain and the United States of America and anywhere in between …: …
Off the record: Ita s the normal people who are weird: When I was in junior high and then in high school I took public transportation to and from school and just about anywhere else I wanted to go. It was during these years that my aversion to the general public developed. : Weird News …
Bold steps are needed toward a ‘new normal’ that allocates water fairly in South Africa: People in the township of Khayelitsha near Cape Town have been managing water shortages for ages. EPA/Nic Bothma Discussions of the water crisis that has hit Cape Town tend to focus on supply and demand. In other words, a severe …
Six weird and wonderful normal for Norfolk things from elections gone by: As party campaigns get underway ahead of the snap election on June 8 we've dug out six of the more memorable Norfolk stories from previous elections. From swine flu to naked voters, here's an indication of what might be in store over the …
South Africa in the news: Bus services across SA ‘to return to normal‘: The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa) as well as the Transport And Services Workers Union appear to have rejected the offer as they are yet to commit to the deal. Golden Arrow has already announced its services in …
Julia Jacklin’s strange but normal “Don’t Let The Kids Win”: “Don't Let The Kids Win,” Australian Julia Jacklin 's captivating debut, is a folk-rock album elevated by her empathetic lyrics and delicate but expressive voice. As a child, Jacklin wanted to be a social worker and, whether accompanied by her guitar or a small band, …
10 Weird Mind and Body Changes That Are Totally Normal During Pregnancy: Jessica Kartalija walked into a bar and recoiled at the smell — not of chicken wings, beer or garlic fries, but of the laundry detergent on her friend's shirt. “The sense of smell during pregnancy was insane,” recalls Kartalija, a 37-year-old news anchor …
France, Turkey and human rights: is a state of emergency the new normal?: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the failed coup of July 15. It’s not yet clear how the President intends to interpret the powers awarded to him in this situation but there are …