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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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The social economy: Breathing hope, creativity and development into communities
Coop by coop, classroom by classroom, block by block. What employment programmes can teach us about the role of public…
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India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
Indian authorities have suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle to disperse student…
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Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false…
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Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case
An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she…
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Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine off Portugal
Police authorities have seized more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine, with an estimated street value of €500 million ($570…
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BODY AND SOUL OP-ED: Go inward and let it spill outward: Reclaiming the erotic as joy and connection
The erotic is not a luxury: it is the pulse of being fully alive, in music, in skin, in sunlight, in love. Your body is…
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London’s Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Water supplies to London’s Gatwick Airport were disrupted on Sunday after a power outage at…
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Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes
BORDEAUX/MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) - Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux,…
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DIGITAL DEFICIT: Leader to laggard — SA mining is falling behind in the global technology race
As digitisation, automation and AI become ubiquitous in the global mining sector, South Africa is falling behind,…
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NEWSFLASH: Ramaphosa approves Andrea Johnson’s immediate exit from IDAC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Andrea Johnson…
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SECURITY MATTERS: Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals
Councillors in Nelson Mandela Bay have been informed that the metro’s R6m mobile surveillance vehicle, Loerbroer, could…
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Gqeberha’s third deadly blow: Deindustrialisation knocking on the door again?
The wind that blows through Algoa Bay has always carried the smell of salt and diesel. Increasingly, it carries…
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POST-TRANSFER HEADACHES: Sold your Joburg home? Why utility bills may still arrive months later
If the City of Johannesburg is still billing you for a sold property, don’t pay up. Here are the steps to take to…
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BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Venture capital — where is all the money going?
As venture capital pivots away from software, investments are surging into defence and robotics, highlighting a new era…
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OP-ED: Beyond the pipes — How water scarcity determines life in Global South cities
Water scarcity is not only about pipes and taps, it also shapes how people cook, eat, work and survive in cities.
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THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA: How Cape Town can become a neutral global city in a multipolar world
Global trade is shifting. To compete alongside cities like Dubai and Singapore, Cape Town must overcome state-backed…
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