Folks, we’re in denial about how fat we are, say the experts. But I think the real story may be a little more nuanced than a straightforward denial and has more to do with our nation’s particular views on body image and stigma.

BLOEMFONTEIN – Ahead of the 2014 polls, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State says this time it is planning to get more votes than their national target of 30 percent votes.

Sitting in a restaurant in the Free State town of Parys, the waiter recommends water from the bottle instead of the tap.

FREE STATE government has issued close to 50 percent of its tenders to government employees or families of politicians.

For decades the mountain kingdom of Lesotho has relied heavily on South Africa to advance – until now. South Africa’s economic difficulties are placing Lesotho’s economy at a crossroads, as the government struggles to push big rocks up the mountain to balance the national budget.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (pictured), who is vying to unseat African Union head Jean Ping, is one of South Africa’s most powerful women, known for her competent management and stern personality.

Zimbabwe and South Africa’s diplomatic relations could take a knock this week following revelations President Robert Mugabe’s government plans to oppose its neighbour’s bid for the African Union (AU) Commission chairperson’s post.

BLOEMFONTEIN –Substance abuse, “Satanism” and poor studying methods are said to have been the major cause for Commtech Comprehensive School’s poor performance in 2011 matric examination, with a declined pass rate of 47, 7 percent.

BLOEMFONTEIN – Recent weather patterns experienced across South Africa including thunder storms, lightning and high temperatures should not be linked to global warming, experts have said.

HARARE – Jan 19 (IPS) – There are some unlikely comparisons between the work lives of Mohammed Bouazizi, the Tunisian fruit seller who sparked the Arab revolution, and Francis Tachirev, a fruit seller in Zimbabwe.