Prosecutors say Charlie Kirk was attacked for his politics, cite anti-LGBT views
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, targeted the right-wing activist for his political views,…
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Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze
Chinese sales agent Winnie Zeng has taken an unusual step to protect herself from an uncertain future: she now shares…
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Indonesia agency vows to fix free meal programme as public approval ratings plummet
The new head of an Indonesian government agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious multibillion-dollar…
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Kenya probes potential toxin after 15 elephants die in Amboseli ecosystem
Fifteen elephants died in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem from June 24 to July 24, with preliminary tests detecting a…
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The Gathering 2026: Cities Edition Daily Maverick’s flagship event returns
Daily Maverick’s flagship event returns to ask whether South Africa’s cities can be fixedTickets are now on sale for…
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WHAT’S COOKING: Pancetta-wrapped chicken parcels with a fennel forcemeat stuffing
Here’s a traditional way with chicken – breast fillet with a stuffing – that features pancetta and fennel. It’s…
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PODCAST: How cycling lessons in Khayelitsha helped a young person overcome her fear of failing
Through cycling lessons in Khayelitsha, 22-year-old Zanele Molo overcomes her fear of falling and learns to embrace…
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US says it intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards US forces in Middle East
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched…
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Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall
KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 29 (Reuters) - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed at least 13 people near the southern Japanese…
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REIMAGINING AFRICA: How to avoid the future we fear — a journey with an environmental futurist
As climate disruption, vanishing wildlife and war shrink our sense of what lies ahead, environmental futurist Nicholas…
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Levy failure: There must be a total ban on single-use plastic bags in SA
Every year, South Africans pull eight billion single-use plastic carrier bags from supermarket counters – more than 100…
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What Montesquieu missed: Why democracy must be protected from economic power
When Baron de Montesquieu published The Spirit of the Laws in 1748, he provided the intellectual blueprint for modern…
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Judicial Clampdown: Mind your emojis: Judge President Selby Mbenenge — when law and decency trump ‘culture’
The Judicial Service Commission’s decision to recommend the suspension of Judge President Selby Mbenenge for sexual…
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FUNDS RELIEF: Withheld equitable share: Treasury announces Friday ‘payday’ for non-compliant municipalities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana released July’s municipal equitable share payments despite non-compliance, citing…
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DOOR OPEN: Bok fringe players will have a chance to impress Rassie for All Blacks series
Prop Ox Nché and lock Franco Mostert are the only two injury concerns as the Springboks head into the focal point of…
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BROKEN PROMISES: Lights still out at Nelson Mandela Bay’s flagship beachfront as councillor questions ‘minuscule’ budget
Nearly two months after Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality promised urgent action to restore vandalised beachfront…
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WILDLIFE POLICY: The problem with South Africa’s ‘problem animal’ guidelines
New draft guidelines promise a more orderly and humane response to animals that damage livestock and crops. But they…
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After the Bell: Do you like your tariffs smooth or crunchy?
The sheer range of tariffs and duties is breathtaking, and they’re about to take a big bite of your beloved peanut…
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EYES IN THE SKY: Drones quietly watch over Nelson Mandela Bay as crime-fighting gets a sharper edge
Safety and security enforcement in Nelson Mandela Bay has gone high-tech, with the addition of a high-speed fibre…
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Youthquake — unlike India’s targeted protests, SA’s young people are misdirecting their economic fury
India’s Gen Z protests have shattered the aura of invincibility surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. South…
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IN THE DOCK: Judge challenges witness on alleged millions paid to Mapisa-Nqakula, with no favours expected
After a day of contradictions, coded conversations and relentless questioning, the defence kept returning to one issue…
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OBITUARY: Shanthie Naidoo: Anti-apartheid campaigner who chose 371 days in solitary confinement over betrayal
Naidoo spent a year in solitary confinement rather than testify against her friend Winnie Mandela and other…
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Life after the floods Part 2: Grapes of wrath — Cape farmers face a long post-flood road to recovery
Farmers in the Cape Winelands are grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding, facing billions in losses and…
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IN PICTURES: From mountain passes to Paris: Scenes from the 2026 Tour de France
Few sporting events push human limits quite like the Tour de France. These images take you inside the 2026 race,…
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Trump, Zelensky discussed Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday…
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Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting US AI buildout
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday plans to unveil new bans that target imports of the…
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ANALYSIS: Suspended CEO Patrick Dlamini is challenging the PIC board despite the R900m question
Once touted as the ‘turnaround specialist’, Patrick Dlamini, embattled and currently suspended Public Investment…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION: ‘Hidden hand’ may have steered Idac probe beyond Fadiel Adams’ complaint, hearing told
Evidence before the Madlanga Commission has raised the prospect that a ‘hidden hand’ may have steered the Investigating…
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OUR CITY NEWS: City drains R3.4bn from Johannesburg Water, leaving entity stranded and projects stalled
A financial raid by the City of Johannesburg depletes Johannesburg Water’s funds, halting critical services and…
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South Africa must incentivise technology investment to keep local manufacturing competitive
South Africa is no slouch in research and development, but little or no incentives exist to commercialise this work,…
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THE CONVERSATION: It takes a village: How community can be a lifeline for improving family wellbeing
Community connections play a crucial role in improving family wellbeing, as demonstrated by findings from Ghana,…
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WINNING WAVE: Swimmers power SA’s medal charge at Commonwealth Games halfway mark
South Africa’s swimmers have dominated the nation’s Commonwealth Games campaign, accounting for all 11 medals at the…
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS: Gauteng Grade 1 and 8 applications set for August — What parents must know
The Gauteng Department of Education will open online admissions for 2027 Grade 1 and 8 placements on 5 August. As MEC…
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SHAKY START: Banyana Banyana under Wafcon pressure after opening Tanzania defeat
South Africa’s coach Desiree Ellis says her team were not good enough at both ends of the pitch during their 2-1 defeat…
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Migrant exodus exposes the hidden truth behind SA’s unemployment paradox
When thousands of migrant workers fled South African farms, a long-debated paradox was put to the test: why eight…
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Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A
Family-owned food companies are stocking up on U.S. snack companies, which are warming to the idea of private backers -…
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