Riveting stories about everyday South Africans and the innovative medical teams that have brought about miracles to help them.
Barbara Friedman is an award winning investigative journalist working for many years in television on current affairs show 3rd Degree, Judge For Yourself, and as an enca news correspondent. She moved on to produce and direct true-life South African crime documentaries for the Fox Crime Africa series Case Files Africa and now works as an independent journalist and producer.
John shares his favourite books of the week.
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View FeatureAll the analysis and build-up to the 2019 general election.
It is crucial that Cyril Ramaphosa prioritises implementation - economist
'It is clear that electorate is giving us serious consideration' - EFF
Gigaba, Dlamini and Mokonyane heading to Parliament despite outcry
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Travelling overseas? It’s becoming vital to get 'visa denial insurance'
Are 'tap and go' cards safe? Maybe, suggests this case involving Standard Bank
View FeatureEverything you need to know about the State Capture Inquiry.
Jacob Zuma returns to Zondo commission next week
'Hlaudi Motsoeneng interfered with SABC editorial processes,' commission told
South Africans in support of work of state capture inquiry, says Zondo
View Feature#JustMen: Emotional reflections from the audience
[WATCH] Male pupils reflect on how #JustMen production opened their eyes
[WATCH] #JustMen cast and director open up about powerful production
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'US withdrawal from Paris climate accord will not slow global momentum'
White fragility is a powerful tool to silence conversations on race, says author
China's 5G roll-out could secure its lead in tech race against US
England legend Jeremy Guscott blasted for calls to change rugby substitution law
Hout Bay SUP surf star Khara Doyle to represent SA at world champs
CapeTalk's Melanie Rice caught off guard as her kids describe Bok tour on air
'If ANC continues to zig-zag on e-tolls it will be punished at polls'
KZN premier visits tornado-hit region, promises government support for families
We’ll shut you down! – unions to SAA ('overstaffed by any measure globally’)
Controversial reclassification of wildlife a positive move, says game rancher
Unleash your inner foodie with McDonald’s… seriously?
Weather data suggests drought, heat and a poor harvest likely across SA
Be prepared to pay for parking in more areas of Cape Town
'SAA might be meeting with unions again in next 24 hours'
CT country club caught in the middle over complaints about 'noisy' peacocks
Vintage car auction set to blow enthusiasts’ minds (and collectors’ budgets!)
Why 27Four is buying Clicks, AECI and Disney
TikTok - the best free interactive social video creator
Africa Investment Forum secures deals worth $40.1bn