At least 21 die in bus accident in Egypt’s South Sinai, ministry says
At least 21 people were killed in a bus accident on Egypt's Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai on Wednesday, the health…
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Two injured in blast at train station in southern Germany
An unknown object exploded near a train station in the southern city of Augsburg in the early hours of Wednesday,…
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Saudi shipping company Bahri says two sailors killed in incident in Hormuz
Saudi Arabia's national shipping company, Bahri, said on Wednesday that two Filipino seafarers were killed in a…
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SET-PIECE SKIRMISH: Bok and forth: Scrum battle at the heart of Greatest Rivalry culture war
Rassie Erasmus and opposite number Dave Rennie have enjoyed a couple of fascinating tactical battles over the past two…
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FOOD BASKET: SRD grant R498 short of food poverty line as August basket remains unaffordable
While the cost of basic foodstuffs decreased from July to August, over the course of a year a basic food basket has…
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A prison sentence should never become a death sentence
A sentence of imprisonment is a deprivation of liberty for a specified period, with rehabilitation and reintegration…
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REEL SUCCESS STORIES: Calling a wrap on the gender gap: Mentoring makes movie magic for women in TV
Hands-on internships prove mentorship works: women now hold major Netflix and Showmax credits, yet South Africa still…
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WHAT’S COOKING: Keftedes (Greek meatballs) with lemon potatoes and courgettes
Keftedes, the Greek meatballs flavoured with feta cheese, plenty of fresh herbs, red onion and garlic, are…
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REFLECTION: More than metal: How a marathon medal can carry memory, identity and unexpected connections
Now that marathon runners increasingly have the option to opt out of receiving a finisher’s medal, it raises the…
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Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on the web version of…
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US launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflict
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. launched a barrage of airstrikes against Iran on Tuesday, prompting…
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FEEDING THE BOTS: ‘Extraction without compensation’ — the AI dilemma facing SA’s digital media
A new study of 263 South African news websites has found that fewer than a third explicitly block access to AI crawlers…
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BOOKING HEARTBREAK: Agencies seek answers after promised Cape Town Test tickets fail to arrive
Travel agencies and hospitality companies are counting their losses and seeking answers after hundreds of promised…
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PHALA PHALA: Parliament’s Impeachment Committee drops evidence leader; Ramaphosa’s Section 89 panel report court review starts
On the eve of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s court review of the Section 89 panel report that found he had a case to…
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SEVEN-YEAR-OLD SAGA: Sasol claims innocence as NPA gathers fresh evidence in toxic dumping probe
Sasol is mounting a technical defence against allegations of illegal chemical dumping into the Klipspruit River, even…
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Lessons from Odysseus as we confront the monsters of complacency and despair
In a world where we often have to face our monsters, we need to tap into our incredible inner power so that we can make…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION: Khan’s medical excuses face independent scrutiny at Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Commission has run out of patience with suspended Crime Intelligence officer Major General Feroz Khan’s…
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US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration urged other G20 countries on Tuesday to do more…
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WATER WOES: Nelson Mandela Bay needs nearly R1bn to tackle water losses and ageing pipes
The metro is battling thousands of water-leak complaints while some communities go without water for weeks, and failing…
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Zelensky says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies on Tuesday that the…
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CRASH TEST DUMMIES: Ordinary South Africans not present in safer cars AA forum — it’s a problem
For a discussion about the democratisation of vehicle safety in Africa, there was a distinct lack of community voices…
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FEARS OF CATASTROPHE: Sardine deaths threaten Algoa Bay’s endangered African Penguins
While government departments are still investigating the cause of the mass sardine die-off along the South African…
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TRAUMA REVISITED: Biko’s injuries point to repeated, brutal assaults over days, inquest hears
Forensic evidence presented at the reopened inquest suggests Steve Biko suffered multiple injuries over several days,…
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OUR CITY NEWS: Joburg’s public pool crisis: Safety excuse masks years of neglect
City blames safety compliance for postponing Johannesburg’s public swimming season to 1 October, while communities…
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JUST TRANSITION: Connecting the crises and putting health at the heart of Africa’s energy future
As the 18th World Congress on Public Health convenes in Cape Town, the public health community has an opportunity to…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: SACP showcases eggs and spinach community campaign as ANC alliance frays
Launching its first independent election campaign, the SACP has fielded over 4,000 candidates and rolled out a hands-on…
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ANALYSIS: Five signs the ANC has given up on Joburg
The data reveals that most ANC voters have already chosen to stay home on 4 November.
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AFTER THE BELL: Lovers of the bean, rejoice — a coffee price battle is brewing
South Africa’s coffee market is getting crowded, prices are rising, and Shoprite’s acquisition of Vida e Caffè could…
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ULTIMATE WARRIOR: Fourie might be the right man at the right time against NZ
The 39-year-old utility forward Deon Fourie’s 35 minutes against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium last Saturday made him…
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MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Community members clean up sewage spill at old age home after City inaction
Longstanding maintenance failures left an old age home in Westdene awash with raw sewage as Johannesburg’s water and…
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Kevin Warsh’s quiet Fed in a face-off with Bessent’s Treasury
Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech signals a reluctance to promise policy, supports higher rates to tame…
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THE CONVERSATION: Can ‘knees over toes’ exercises help bullet proof your knees? Two experts explain
Knees over toes exercises can strengthen and “bullet‑proof” knees when progressed gradually — they load muscle, bone…
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JUST TRANSITION: How civil society safeguards South Africa’s energy future
The country’s energy future needs to be affirmed through lawful acts that are evidence based, includes all its citizens…
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PROVEN WINNER: Pitso Mosimane finally unveiled as the new Bafana coach after extensive negotiations
Trendsetting South African soccer coach Pitso Mosimane has finally been unveiled as the replacement of long-serving…
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Protecting Botswana’s wildlife: A national responsibility and lessons for SA
Botswana’s approach to wildlife conservation, integrating the defence force in anti-poaching operations and…
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I have a dream… that American voters will revive US democracy this November
The thousands who rallied at the Lincoln Memorial last month to launch a vital mobilisation to defend American voting…
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