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Sharply funny and a little unhinged
IF YOU’VE ever spent time on a bookish Facebook group or even trawled on the one star reviews on Goodreads, this book will hit uncomfortably close to home and then make you laugh out loud.
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May 05, 2025
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A blend of humour, heartache and friendship
THIS Audible Original audiobook, performed by the talented Nicola Coughlan, immerses the audience in the tale of Abby and Hetty, two best friends navigating life’s unpredictability.
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May 05, 2025
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Plan outlined for SANDF troops withdrawal from DRC
THE phased withdrawal of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been announced by Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga.
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May 05, 2025
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I am not nervous, don't provoke me, says Nabi after Derby loss
KAIZER Chiefs' coach Nasreddine Nabi wore a menacing look during his Soweto derby post-match conference, deep in the bowels of FNB Stadium.
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May 05, 2025
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Food prices soar despite easing inflation
WHILE the latest inflation data for South Africa showed an easing, food prices in the country saw a sharp increase.
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May 05, 2025
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Missile hits Israel airport area in attack claimed by Yemen Huthis
A MISSILE landed inside the perimeter of Israel's main airport yesterday, wounding six people, halting flights and gouging a wide crater, in an attack claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.
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May 05, 2025
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The music still lives in us long after it ended
IT’S been a full week since we stood shoulder to shoulder beneath red lights and ancestral drumbeats at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. And still, it lingers. Not the hype. Not the Instagram stories.
4 min |
May 05, 2025
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Green Point Flea Market back after 15-year hiatus
AFTER a 15-year absence, the Green Point Flea Market is making a longawaited return to its original home, reviving a once-thriving trading space that had long been displaced by the development of the Cape Town Stadium precinct.
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May 02, 2025
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Nigeria reaffirms pledge to inclusive global order
NIGERIA'S Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar this week said the most popular African country will never fail in its commitment to a fairer and more inclusive global order, to which it is ready to contribute meaningfully, under the framework of the BRICS bloc.
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May 02, 2025
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Proteas fully aware ‘how dangerous Athapaththu can be’ in Sri Lanka clash
THE clear and present danger facing the Proteas’ Women’s team in Friday's Tri-Series ODI clash (6.30am start) against Sri Lanka is home team captain Chamari Athapaththu.
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May 02, 2025
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Tesla chair denies plan to replace Musk
TESLA chair Robyn Denholm yesterday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk.
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May 02, 2025
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Survé family at heart of Africa's Grandest Gathering
THE rhythm may have faded and the lights dimmed on this past weekend's Cape Town International Jazz Festival, but the energy is still pulsing through the city.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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D-DAY FOR JOSHLIN KIDNAPPING ACCUSED
All three have pleaded not guilty
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May 02, 2025
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Draft Budget statements are plagued with untruths
MAYOR Geordin Hill-Lewis’ marketing of his 2025/2026 Draft Budget paints a beautiful picture to disgruntled ratepayers, while in reality, the draft budget is plagued with numerous inconsistencies.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
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Single mom struggles after home auctioned for R5 000
A SINGLE mother of four is facing eviction after falling in arrears with her home loan, and after several legal battles spanning nearly four years, her house was sold earlier this month at auction for a measly R5 000.
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May 02, 2025
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We owe Joshlin Smith more than silence
JUDGMENT day may be coming for Kelly Smith and her two co-accused, but one painful truth remains: little Joshlin Smith is still missing.
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May 02, 2025
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Why Soweto Derby remains SA'S premier football event
DESPITE mixed form from both clubs and Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance, the Soweto Derby continues to hold its place as South Africa's most anticipated and culturally significant football event.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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Tragedy as grade 1 learner killed by train while playing
A MANENBERG mother has been left shattered after her 7-year-old son was killed by a train on Tuesday morning while playing with friends on the railway track.
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May 02, 2025
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Pirates up for Chiefs fight in Soweto derby, says Bandile Shandu
ORLANDO Pirates right back Bandile Shandu stood on business when he previewed Saturday's Soweto derby clash against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs (3pm kick-off).
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May 02, 2025
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US and Ukraine sign minerals deal tying Trump to Kyiv
THE US and Ukraine this week signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.
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May 02, 2025
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Rising costs of CT's municipal bill
FOLLOWING public criticism over sharp increases in monthly bills, particularly among residents in the R4 million to R7m property range, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City is considering new measures to cushion the blow of rising municipal bills in its R39.7 billion 2025/26 draft dudget.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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Always pressure in playing for Amakhosi, says Matlou
THE importance of Kaizer Chiefs getting a positive result in Saturday's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates cannot be overestimated.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Wardens suspended after inmate death
THE National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed that four wardens allegedly involved in the death of inmate Quinton “Questions” Fortuin at Goodwood Correctional Centre have been suspended.
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May 02, 2025
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Ivory Coast renames streets: less French more African
STREET names in Ivory Coast’s economic capital have taken on a decidedly more local flavour over the past few weeks, as African names have replaced French ones in France’s former colony.
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May 02, 2025
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Kevin Kiewitz elected president as WPRFU embark on new era
KEVIN Kiewitz, who was elected president of the beleaguered Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) on Wednesday evening, has been tasked with leading their “new dawn” over the next couple of years.
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May 02, 2025
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Hiker raises funds for rescuers who saved her life
RONDEBOSCH resident, Tania Morkel, 65, is scaling Table Mountain multiple times to raise money for the Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) that saved her life after she fell while hiking Table Mountain 18 months ago.
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May 02, 2025
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Reimagining higher education in the age of AI
THE emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, most notably, tools like ChatGPT, has captured the world's imagination, bringing with it both excitement and apprehension.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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More fuel price relief on the cards for May, despite shaky rand
SOUTH Africans can look forward to more fuel price relief from next Wednesday, May 7, but a volatile exchange rate has eaten into the potential savings.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
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Class warfare in the age of technology
IF it was a living thing, your computer would be a worker and you would not only be its owner, but also its oppressor.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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Read to Rise unveils mural celebrating Athol Williams
LITERACY
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