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South Africa
AfriForum, police at odds over investigation into slain DA councillor
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Police tight-lipped on Operation Shanela convictions, but points to over 600 000 arrests
Business
It's just 'talk, talk, talk' on SA grid crisis, says former Eskom exec Oberholzer
South Africa's limited grid capacity is one of the biggest risks to the renewable energy industry, and Eskom can't solve the problem on its own, says Jan Oberholzer,...
Mall of the South owner Redefine plans a strong push into Poland
Nick Hedley | BHP's vote of no confidence in South Africa
ESKOM UPDATES | After more than a month, load shedding remains suspended
Reserve Bank withdraws permission for BNP Paribas to operate an SA branch
Sport
Banned Bok Jantjies confident he'll make rugby return: 'I will be back sooner than you think'
Banned Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has vowed to make a return to the sport.
World Relays: Blistering Pillay earns silver for SA and first medal in seven years for Van Niekerk
LIVE | IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians
Divine intervention? Mokwena says 'compliment the ref' as Sundowns' Lunga avoids red
Referee to wear head camera in Premier League match
Entertainment
'Don't forget to be kind': Mpho Sebeng's final message inspires as SA mourns his tragic curtain call
A bright star gone too soon: South Africa mourns the tragic curtain call of beloved actor Mpho Sebeng.
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Truly a grand gathering: Cape Town International Jazz Festival finally makes welcome return
Devan Cox: SA's hot cop in hot water after sexy selfies
'It starts in the mind': Nonhle Thema on handing over Dark and Lovely crown, returning to public eye
World
Cold War 2.0? Russia to launch tactical nuclear drills because of 'provocative statements'
Russia has said it will hold drills that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons, days after top European leaders voiced stronger military...
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'Shift toward political assertiveness': North Korea bolsters Kim Jong Un with birthday loyalty oaths
'Absolutely horrendous, absolutely horrific ordeal': Bodies of missing surfers found in Mexico
Hamas truce deal elusive as Netanyahu vows: 'Israel will not agree to Hamas' demands'
Africa
Botswana official slams 'fugitive' former president Ian Khama's attempt to extend proxy chieftaincy
Former Botswana president Ian Khama has been branded a "fugitive from justice" approaching the courts with "unclean hands" by that country's minister of local...
SA-led SAMIDRC announces operation to push back M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Kenya floods death toll at 228, and now it fears cholera
Kenyan agriculture minister faces axing over 'fake fertiliser'
At least 12 killed in bomb attacks on eastern DR Congo displacement camps
Arts + Culture
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
Shannon Esra is stripping what she's been popularly known for (acting on TV) to star in the internationally acclaimed one-woman play My Left Breast, making its South...
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Global Citizen 2024: 'Message Architect' Thami Nkadimeng leads SA's voice across the world
Tarantino abandons his tenth film – five other times Hollywood giants cancelled big projects
From quiet pub to Swiftie shrine: How The Black Dog in the UK became a pop pilgrim's paradise
Relationships
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
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Op-ed: Divorce mediation decoded and the three reality checks of 'consciously uncoupling'
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The rise of Momfluencer mania: When did we start needing marketing pros to celebrate turning two?
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Motoring
A new age of digital dashboards: Are traditional instrument clusters fading into auto history?
The automotive world is transitioning, reshaping the driving experience as car interiors turn into spacious, tech-forward sanctuaries.
Time-saving words your mechanic wishes you knew - car lingo every non-petrol head could use
Toyota's RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be the best family car we can't buy (yet) in SA
You're taking the wrong car to your next Hill Climb - take this instead
Ford launches Chinese-sourced Territory SUV in South Africa
Wellness
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SA's noodle dilemma: Are we compromising health for convenience? Insights from a local dietician
Halle Berry confronts stigma around menopause
Wendy Gumede on being her 'own biggest supporter' when dealing with imposter syndrome
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Books
REVIEW | Layers of love and marriage: Shubnum Khan's Onion Tears republished 13 years after debut
This republished first novel is still an immersive and rollicking good read 13 years later.
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Paul Auster: Celebrated narrator of noirish New York and literary icon has died
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Wine
NEW RELEASES | A new era at Gabriëlskloof: The release of their first Bot River Chenin Blanc
Peter-Allan Finlayson celebrates 10 years as cellarmaster and now part-owner of Bot River estate, Gabriëlskloof.
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Travel
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
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Paarl's secret paradise: Brookdale Estate's transformation from overgrown farm to wine wonderland
Retirement at sea: SA couple builds yacht for global adventure
New low-cost airline to fly direct from UK to Cape Town - here's how fares compare to BA and Virgin
Travelstart launches new members-only app: Here’s how its perks and benefits stack up
Food
It’s all in the label: What to look for when buying baby food
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City Press
Overtime cuts for Gauteng doctors threaten hospital service, patients being turned away
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Foot and mouth disease threatens emerging farmers in Eastern Cape's Kouga municipality
Leaked letter shows ANC allegedly asking diplomats for help getting votes abroad
Russia mistakes confiscated armed vehicle as made in South Africa
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