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UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Sheriff ordered to seize Nelson Mandela Bay mayor’s assets over unpaid court costs
People’s Power leader Siyanda Mayana has obtained a writ of execution against Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: The ‘No Vote’ party: Why most South Africans might opt out
Ahead of the 4 November local government elections, data reveals that most eligible South African voters are opting out…
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PROJECT COAST: De Klerk shocked when Project Coast revealed as apartheid biological weapons programme
In the third of a six-part series, the new South African President FW de Klerk is shocked to learn of the apartheid…
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THE CONVERSATION: Can a messy person become a tidy person? Or are we doomed?
Believe it or not, being messy isn’t a fixed personality trait. Small environmental changes, specific routines and…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Manifesto test: IFP offers more financial support for traditional leaders
The IFP manifesto focuses heavily on fixing basic municipal services – water, electricity, roads, sanitation,…
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SOCIAL (IN)SECURITY: A Cape Town mother buys bread on credit to stretch her children’s grants, then spends payday settling the debt
South Africa’s R580 Child Support Grant falls far short of the R868 food poverty line, leaving parents and caregivers…
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EXPLAINER: What the heck is a midterm election and why does it matter?
The US’s midterm elections decide every House seat, a third of the Senate and many state offices, potentially reshaping…
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Former Prince Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest, Telegraph says
King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a legal action against Thames Valley Police…
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Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for November 29.
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Australia probes flydubai co-pilot’s links to the country, police say
A multi-agency Australian counterterrorism unit is investigating links to Australia of the co-pilot of flydubai flight…
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US removes bombers from UK base at centre of suspected Iranian plot
The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on…
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BOOK EXTRACT: My best friend, ED: Evolution of an eating disorder from childhood into adulthood
In this extract of her memoir, ‘My Best Friend ED’, Katherine Luden traces the origins of her debilitating illness.
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MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Joburg stalls release of R4.07bn misconduct files until after elections
The City of Johannesburg has pushed the release of records detailing R4.07bn in alleged financial misconduct beyond the…
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US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns
NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men…
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Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports
Oct 4 (Reuters) - Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns that…
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CASHING IN: Upcoming World Cup promises R500m lifeline for ailing Cricket South Africa
The 2027 Cricket World Cup, to be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, is a golden opportunity for Cricket…
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CAUGHT OUT: Gayton McKenzie-linked empowerment consortium scores Ticketpro deal ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup
The former chief of staff to Sport Minister and Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is the new CEO of…
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WHERE TO INVEST: Beyond standard property — Emira’s unconventional assets drive strong total returns
From Gauteng apartments and South African offices to Polish industrial assets and US shopping centres, Emira’s…
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Every rand has a name — the PIC’s high-stakes mission to protect wealth
The PIC says resilience, oversight and long-term investment can protect public wealth through market shocks — because…
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ANALYSIS: The PIC is doing great if you take CEO Patrick Dlamini at his word
It seems the Public Investment Corporation CEO is on a charm offensive with South Africa’s news media, and even Daily…
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BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Meta vs Amazon — the battle for the future of online commerce
What happens when consumers stop browsing and send AI agents to shop for them? Amazon’s abrupt ban on Meta’s Muse…
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The most valuable resource in education is dedicated, well-trained teachers
On World Teachers’ Day, South Africa honours 485,000 educators — celebrating their impact while calling for less…
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CRÉATION AFRICA: Two former Wits students taking SA gaming global, starting with taxis and spinning
Eric Gardiner and Mamello Raboroko are bringing a South African flair to gaming. Now they want to empower other young…
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WILD LIFERS: Drawing the line on Cape Town’s baboons
Synecdoche is an unusual word but capable of some heavy lifting. Applied to the baboons of the Cape Peninsula it’s…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Lungisa’s assault conviction central to ANC’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral battle
Andile Lungisa went from ANC mayoral hopeful to candidate list casualty after the party’s vetting process raised…
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TUNNELLED VISION: Cape Town’s unfinished freeway in a tunnel, but costs up in the air
Cape Town has unveiled plans to replace its unfinished Foreshore freeways with a new bridge and tunnel, while unlocking…
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Britain’s Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism
LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: The 2026 local elections will be an early warning for 2029
Next month’s election is likely to reveal that the ANC has fallen further, but the real question is about the rate of…
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Musk says he will rename SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI
Oct 4 (Reuters) - SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on Sunday that he would rename the company's AI unit to SpaceXSI,…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Moneybags Malema promises NMB free water and electricity, and bigger RDP houses
EFF president Julius Malema promised Nelson Mandela Bay residents free water and electricity, bigger RDP houses, more…
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WILDLIFE THREAT: ‘No chance’: Road rubble allegedly buries Gqeberha riverside kingfisher nests
A conservationist has opened a criminal case alleging tonnes of road-building waste were dumped beside the Baakens…
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SA’s GBV crisis can’t be solved in court when it starts in the classroom
South Africa’s devastating gender-based violence crisis demands early classroom intervention rather than reactive legal…
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In defiance of chaos — why your choice in this election matters
In November, you will make the choice that directly shapes the reality in which you live for the next five years, and…
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CRICKET: Marco Jansen – all-action hero in all formats stands tall for Proteas
His all-round ability keeps improving and it’s rare among his generation of SA cricketers.
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South Africans in America — from the All Blacks to the All Whites
New sanctions against South Africa and the placing of white crosses on the National Mall in Washington, DC last week…
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Look up, South Africa: Wounded, yes, but still breathing
South Africa is battered by violence, corruption and division. Yet beneath the grief, a stubborn spirit still breathes…
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