Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack
Taiwan will test relocating weapons production lines and converting civilian factories for military use in annual…
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McEvoy sees 'red-hot runway' to Brisbane Olympics for Australia after Commonwealth domination
World record holder Cameron McEvoy believes Australian swimming is gearing up for a golden era that will peak in the…
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Major earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out…
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WHAT’S COOKING: A Blueberry Bundt cake fit for a birthday girl
Make this eye-catching cake for a special occasion or to spoil a friend on her birthday. Bake it in a large…
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BOOK EXCERPT: Mad Mabel: A quirky, page-turning mystery from bestselling author Sally Hepworth
In Mad Mabel, meet Elsie Fitzpatrick, a spirited 81-year-old whose world turns upside down when a murder mystery…
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Trump says US and Tehran having ‘good talks’ as drones hit Iran’s neighbours
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having “good talks”…
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Johnson & Johnson announces $5.5 billion settlement of talc lawsuits
NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N said on Monday it would pay $5.5 billion to resolve tens of…
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The AI era ban is over — SA schools must embrace the leapfrog generation
Banning AI only drives it underground. By bringing it into the classroom, pupils from both rich and poor backgrounds…
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How SA’s draft procurement regulations will raise costs, deepen corruption
The National Treasury’s proposed preferential procurement regulations have too many objectives, which makes it harder…
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When a journal falls off the education department list, academics shouldn’t pay the price
A journal that falls off the Department of Higher Education and Training-accredited list can have serious consequences…
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Unwitting whistleblowers: The compliance paradox facing employers of foreign nationals
South African employers are required to make a good faith effort to ascertain whether a foreign national’s status…
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Is ‘sorry’ enough? The Mokwele case and the limits of institutional apology
An arrest is not a tweet; it is a humiliation where no apology can restore a damaged reputation.
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Angola’s Russia spy trial signals a new phase of information warfare in Africa
Angola’s legal action against Russian nationals underscores a pivotal shift in Africa’s approach to information…
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Can I vote in the local elections from abroad? And other key questions answered
Your go-to guide on the 2026 local elections ahead of the final voter registration weekend this Saturday and Sunday.
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World Nature Conservation Day: South Africa’s natural heritage is disappearing quietly
Most conservation losses do not begin with bulldozers, but with indifference – a landscape dismissed as ‘just scrub’, a…
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The myth of the level playing field: Why SA’s wealth gap requires a redress
Where most countries wrestle with financial inequality through inheritance, in South Africa the legacy of apartheid…
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Social inequality, not electoral apathy, is driving voter disengagement in SA
Citizens and adjudicators share responsibility for maintaining a peaceful, democratic society, but declining voter…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION: Charges against Crime Intelligence officials dropped as Andrea Johnson capitulates
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is believed to have gone public after his allies in Crime…
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TRC Roulette : ‘No political decision’ to halt apartheid prosecutions — former justice deputy minister Jeffery
Former deputy justice minister John Jeffery refutes claims of ANC compromises with apartheid-era leaders as he…
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MILITARISING THE YOUNG?: Hermanus schoolboy in Russian military uniform raises alarm
Ukrainians have protested against Russia’s ‘militarising and indoctrinating’ South Africa’s youth after a social media…
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MIGRATION SPECTACLE: One of Earth’s greatest wildlife miracles just got a World Heritage boost
It’s now recognised as one of the world’s greatest animal migration miracles. Yet the more than six million antelope…
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IN THE DOCK: Bones, bribes and betrayal — witness details deep bond with ex-minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
A key witness details the evolving relationship between former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and a…
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FUNDING LETDOWN: Artistic swimmers expected to pay R120,000 for junior championships in Hungary
Swimming South Africa’s high-performance model is increasingly relying on athlete contributions, leaving some athletes…
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LIFE AFTER THE FLOODS PART 1: ‘We still haven’t recovered’: two months on from Western Cape’s deadly floods
Months after May’s catastrophic Western Cape floods, news headlines have faded, residents describe what living in…
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Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response
ABUJA, July 27 (Reuters) - Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians…
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PROPERTY PRESERVATION: Unlucky Montana faces asset freeze as SIU traces Prasa money trail
Eleven years after this journalist first exposed dodgy property dealings involving Lucky Montana, the Special…
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Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine’s wartime output
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon official tasked with building a domestic drone industry said on Monday the…
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HELL ON WHEELS: ‘Get out and push’ — commuters dice with danger in Joburg’s dilapidated minibus taxis
From missing brakes to pushing broken vehicles, Joburg commuters face daily terror in dilapidated minibus taxis — while…
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Export expansion is crucial for the long-term growth of SA agriculture
As global trade dynamics shift, South Africa must enhance its diplomatic strategy and market access, ensuring vibrant…
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AFTER THE BELL: Financial scandals — When everyone around me is behaving badly, who can I trust?
As financial scandals unfold, the question looms larger: Who can we trust with our financial futures amid a growing…
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DIGITAL RETRIBUTION: Claims of an MTN hack have been greatly exaggerated, but the hacktivists won’t stop
When user ki4tane posted “MTN BREACHED” on a hacker forum, Daily Maverick’s colleagues in the dark web business – Dark…
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SAFETY RESET: Implats suspends Rustenburg operations after two fatal locomotive accidents
Implats halts its Rustenburg operations after two miners die in accidents, raising critical questions about the…
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EXPLAINER: We checked — here’s how SA is staying off the FATF grey list
Yes, the Madlanga commission findings are not a good look for the ever-watchful eye of the Financial Action Task Force,…
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THE CONVERSATION: Having a bad hair day? This research will help you understand the problem
Understanding your relationship with hair can transform your self-image, revealing how self-acceptance and care can…
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GROUNDUP: Disgraced Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge to be suspended
Mbenenge has been on special leave since 2023. The Judicial Service Commission recently found him guilty of gross…
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LATE ARRIVAL: All Black captain Ardie Savea will only join Greatest Rivalry tour before first Test
All Black coach Dave Rennie recalled veteran flank Ethan Blackadder and named three uncapped players in a 44-man…
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