Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Having spent most of my adult life in the suburbs of South Africa's capital, Johannesburg, I've always been told not to venture too close to the heart of the city. Crime is prevalent, I was told, and ...

Johannesburg, South Africa, is often affectionately called Jo'burg, Joeys or Jozi. The city was founded in 1886 on one of the richest gold reefs in the world and started life as a simple wagon camp ...

There is nothing like being cuddled up in bed with a good book. Reading books offers the ultimate relaxation and can help in stimulating the mind. Books are also a powerful tool for self-education and ...

For many Harvard students, Johannesburg is a place to change planes en route to other destinations in southern Africa. Quite frequently, foreigners associate the city with violence and crime. Even ...

For a bit of heart-pounding fun, families cannot pass up an opportunity to explore Gold Reef City. Influenced by the region's prominent gold mining industry, this ...