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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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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