Turkey detains another opposition mayor among dozens of suspects in crackdown
Turkish police detained the opposition mayor of Ankara’s Etimesgut district and 51 other suspects on Thursday in a…
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Islamist militants kill 10 police officers in northwest Pakistan, say police
A drone attack and ambush by Islamist militants at a police post in northwest Pakistan killed at least 10 officers,…
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Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day
Greek firefighters were battling deadly wildfires on the island of Crete for a second day on Thursday, as wildfires…
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Bhekisisa: More HIV prevention choices may boost user uptake
A new once-a-month HIV prevention pill is moving into the final stage of testing. But early South African uptake data…
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WHAT’S COOKING: Rotisserie chicken, golden and spicy
People are clamouring for the recipe for this chicken roasted in my large air fryer oven on a rotisserie spit rod. It’s…
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GROWTH VISION OP-ED: We cannot secure our food future without restoring the natural systems that sustain it
Regenerative agriculture offers a proven, restorative alternative: rebuilding soil health, water retention,…
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OBITUARY: Gillian van Houten, newsreader who left the studio for the bush, dies at 72
Gillian van Houten was born on 21 April 1954 in Cape Town and died on 25 July 2026 at Noordhoek Manor, in the same…
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BOOK EXCERPT: The Republic of Gamkapoort: Where dams burp and Fox calls the shots
Meet Fox, the water bailiff of Gamkapoort Dam, who recounts his adventurous life and experiences in the Klein Karoo,…
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BTS boycott Grammys over new Asian pop award category
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - K-pop group BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit any music for consideration at…
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Meta cashflow craters as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending
July 29 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms reported a 91% drop in second-quarter free cashflow on Wednesday, underscoring the…
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Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
SYDNEY, July 30 (Reuters) - Australia’s internet regulator said on Thursday it had begun legal action against messaging…
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China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban
BEIJING, July 30 (Reuters) - China will “resolutely retaliate” and safeguard its interests if the United States insists…
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MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor prepares for fraud trial after refusing plea deal
Gary van Niekerk has rejected the State’s plea deal and will return to court for his cyber fraud and contravention of…
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INTRACONTINENTAL ISSUE: SA blocks Ghana’s attempt to put xenophobic violence on African Union agenda
South Africa foiled Ghana’s bid at the AU to put xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the October mid‑year agenda,…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION: ‘You gorgeous’ — intimate messages between Feroz Khan and Andrea Johnson revealed
Intimate WhatsApp messages between former Idac boss Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan were submitted as evidence before the…
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DISCONNECTED: Telkom cuts City of Joburg landlines over unpaid bills
Telkom has cut City of Johannesburg landlines over unpaid municipal bills, crippling municipal call centres and forcing…
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HOTEL SPLURGE: Double-booked hotels, a luxury 49-night estate stay — inside NSFAS boss Mathebula’s R110,000-plus spending
While tertiary students across South Africa demand an increase in food allowances and an accommodation cap, the upper…
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BREATHING SPACE: Court clips wings of weapons-based baboon control
A Western Cape high court order has temporarily restricted the arsenal that may be used to manage Betty’s Bay’s…
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ACADEMIC STRUGGLE: Postgraduates sell weed, wigs and vetkoek to beat student funding gaps
As government funding falls short of meeting the needs of thousands of postgraduate students, many are turning to…
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BILLIONS IN A BOOT: Fifa for sale: Gianni Infantino’s $4.2bn private investment gamble sparks global backlash
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino is a man of many ideas. His latest and most controversial yet is the proposal to invite…
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PHALA PHALA ANALYSIS: Impeachment cases will take years. Will Cyril last that long?
In a narrow 14 to 13 vote, Parliament’s impeachment committee on Wednesday decided to appeal against the interdict that…
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HALFWAY MARK: Antonelli emerges as the surprise leader of the F1 pack heading into midseason break
From Kimi Antonelli’s title charge to Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence at Ferrari, here’s a recap of the 2026 Formula One…
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ANALYSIS: SA’s second-most powerful politician flexes his muscles — with President Ramaphosa’s backing
As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to reveal his new board for the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), it…
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: Elephants do not respond to hashtags or opinion writers
From contraception to culling, no single tool offers a risk-free fix for elephant management. True conservation…
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Why a party can lose a city’s water and keep its ward
In South Africa there are deep-rooted connections between fatherlessness and our electoral behaviour. Like a child…
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CONSUMER PROTECTION: Competition Commission sets its sights on SA’s R1-trillion franchise market
South Africa’s franchise sector powers 500,000 jobs and generates R1-trillion annually. Now, regulators are stepping in…
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What young SA voters can learn from Liberia and Zambia
For a generation that has mostly known only one governing party since the dawn of democracy in 1994, Zambia and Liberia…
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REBOUND: Valterra’s cracking results bode well for SA’s PGM sector — and Treasury
Valterra’s share price zipped over 5% higher on Wednesday as its results generally exceeded analysts’ expectations. Its…
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Here’s what El Niño means for markets and South Africa
One of the biggest risks facing South Africa’s economy over the next year may not come from geopolitics, higher energy…
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IN PICTURES: Buck moon rises over Richmond Park and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the…
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GROUNDUP: Strike at Chinese carmaker BAIC’s Coega plant will set a precedent, says union
The National Union of Metalworkers says the Chinese company is paying far below industry rates.
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IN PICTURES: Commonwealth Games 2026: Moments that defined the sporting spectacle
The 2026 Commonwealth Games bring together thousands of athletes in Glasgow, Scotland, celebrating excellence,…
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STRATEGIC BLINDSPOT: SA’s data centre boom exposes a dangerous digital governance paradox
Cape Town’s authorisation of two colossal data-centre complexes has ignited the predictable chorus of public alarm. The…
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NUTRITION EMERGENCY: How cheap junk food and a R560 grant are fuelling stunting and child obesity
Researchers are calling for the adoption of double-duty actions that address both the longstanding burden of stunting…
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IMMOVABLE FORCE: How Rassie built a front-row army to go the distance against the All Blacks
A comparison of the two squads reveals why the Springboks are better equipped to maintain their effort across the…
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THE INTERVIEW: Muneyi: Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner crafts songs from an ancient soul
The 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for music will be performing at Spier on 31 July and 1 August as part…
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