GLOBAL JOURNEY: Bread & Wine: The loaf and the cup — an origins story (Part One)
The Cape’s wheatlands and vineyards are beautiful, beloved and in trouble. Their story begins thousands of years ago…
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AFTER THE BELL: Springboks, Shoprite CEO understand the power of making supporters feel part of the team
What do Siya Kolisi and Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht have in common? Both understand that lasting success is built…
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More champagne for a few, no water for All: SA’s water tanker disaster
South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about dry taps, but what happens when emergency measures become a…
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Collaborative governance: Election buzzword or game changer for municipalities?
Meaningful collaborative governance is not a one-off act of consultation or planning but an ongoing cycle of collective…
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OP-ED: SA’s food system on trial — Who controls what we eat?
South Africa produces enough food at the national level, yet millions still go hungry, skip meals or survive on…
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HIGH-FLYERS: R739m sponsorship power play – the Boks are a big-bucks business
A social media comment on a screengrab of the Airlink-branded Spidercam suspended over the FNB Stadium pitch said it…
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FORM IN THE USA: Rassie keeps changes to a minimum for fourth Test showdown in Baltimore
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made only one change to the matchday 23 for the fourth Test against the All Blacks from…
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Africa rising: Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery signs IPO documents before landmark share sale
Africa’s richest share listing goes to market next week and the global energy market may never be the same again.
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COASTAL OUTBREAK: Rabid seals bite at least 176 people as fatal disease spreads, threatening other species
At least 176 people have been bitten by Cape fur seals during the marine rabies outbreak along the western and southern…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Meet the candidates: eThekwini
Polls indicate the MK party is on track to win a majority in eThekwini in the 4 November elections, which would give…
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INQUEST: ‘She blinked at me’ — witness recounts finding Anele Tembe alive after fall
A witness gave a graphic account of the final moments of Anele Tembe’s life, describing how she was bleeding from her…
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Home Hero: Kimi Antonelli’s Monza masterclass among F1’s greatest comeback wins
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won his home race in emphatic fashion after starting 19th on the grid, solidifying his…
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MEDIA ACCOUNTABILITY: SABC apologised — the digital platforms never have to
A ruling last week shows what voluntary media accountability looks like. No such thing exists for large digital…
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El Niño is here: South Africa must pay for prevention now
A hotter, drier summer could bring food insecurity, unsafe water, heat illness and infectious disease outbreaks. We…
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THE CONVERSATION: Singlehood can be an opportunity for personal growth – here’s why
Whether chosen or not, singlehood can fuel growth – pursuing novel activities (solo or with friends) can raise…
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FINDING PURPOSE: Boks drew on deep well of resolve and perspective to fuel another victorious moment
The Springboks lead the Greatest Rivalry series 2-1 after winning the third Test 29-24 thanks to their ability to find…
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Singapore’s high ministerial salaries under scrutiny in parliament this week
Top ministers in Singapore will discuss ministerial salaries in parliament on Tuesday, a sensitive and closely watched…
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Philippines’ Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises
China could see recent cuts to U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to reassert itself in the…
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Seven Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau
Seven Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed on Monday morning because of volcanic ash…
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Six killed in Delhi building collapse, rescuers search through rubble
At least six people were killed and several others injured after a building housing students in India's capital Delhi,…
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ATHLETICS: Comrades changes lanes in a marathon governance dispute
Organisers are pressing ahead with centenary plans despite an ongoing impasse.
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Delays in the Coalition Bill reflect a lack of urgency in tackling local government problems
The delays around the Municipal Structures Amendment Bill expose government negligence towards local government…
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CORRUPTION TRIAL : Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to walk free fails as ‘cash and coded messages’ survive court test
An early victory for the National Prosecuting Authority and Investigating Directorate Against Corruption as the State’s…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ‘Irreparable’ tensions cloud ANC regional secretary’s exit as Ekurhuleni mayoral race heats up
Ekurhuleni Finance MMC and ANC Regional Secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi has resigned from his party position for the…
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INTENTIONAL ACTION: Let your core values guide you through life’s toughest decisions
When choices feel overwhelming, realigning with personal values can help to create clarity, purpose and confidence.
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Hamilton wants written rules of engagement at Ferrari after Leclerc clash
MONZA, Italy, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton called for written rules of engagement at Ferrari after a costly clash…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system
SEOUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's newest destroyer would be part of a…
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At least 5 killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami
CHICAGO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and…
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Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election
BERLIN, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in…
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PAPER TRAIL: Invoices reveal anomalies in the millions Daybreak Foods paid to PIC-linked law firm
The DA’s call for an SIU probe into the legal fees billed to Daybreak Foods certainly has merit when looking at the…
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CRYPTOCURRENCY: African nations move to bring stablecoins into the financial mainstream
World-leading uptake of mobile money gives the continent a head start as regulators set rules for new forms of…
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NEW MARKETS: South African citrus exporters juice up their India ambitions
South Africa’s push into India reflects a broader shift across Africa, where citrus growers are expanding production,…
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UNION TALKS: Denosa urges Gauteng health department to address mounting system failures
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa in Gauteng has challenged the provincial health department over…
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BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Degrees of doubt — how generative AI is fracturing higher education
Generative AI is shattering university testing standards, leaving institutions struggling to assess learning, and…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Bosa’s Joburg mayoral candidate defends ‘new’ parties
Build One South Africa has fielded deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster as its candidate for Johannesburg mayor,…
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Foot-and-mouth disease spreads in Nelson Mandela Bay, raising fears for local dairy industry
Agri Eastern Cape has sought a legal opinion on whether or not municipalities can be held liable for any losses farmers…
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