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This is so not for you

You find perseverance, and then you find outright stupidity, says Susan Erasmus, after reading of a Korean woman who took her learner's 950 times.

Kids in charge

When parents won’t take responsibility, they put their kids in charge. And they clearly can’t cope.

Jissie, Joost

I can take lots of things, but not celebrities or spin doctors who think I have the IQ of a garden slug, says Susan Erasmus.

Spot the problem

There's a huge measles epidemic stalking our schools. Could parents be to blame, asks Susan Erasmus?

The art of lying

If you want to be bad, you have to learn to be good at it, says Susan Erasmus.

Hospital shockers

South Africa's medical system managed to deal with the wage protests, but it seems that patients are the ones getting a raw deal.

Pick your miracle

The end of your troubles is in sight. Whether you want musical skills, a court verdict in your favour, or a miracle cure, I know just the guy. And he only charges R100.

Not for sissies

Here's a warning: this column is not for sensitive or sentimental users.

Is it just me?

Hero required to sell the concept of safe sex and save a generation: apply within.

Because I say so

Julius Malema, leader of the ANC Youth League, has taken on the world of science – and come a horrible second.