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Revisiting TRC’s unfinished work
A NEW exhibition at the Apartheid Museum titled: Grave Injustice: The Unfinished Business of the TRC, will open to the public on September 24 and highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and reparations since the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in 2003.
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September 20, 2025
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Recharge at these top self-care escapes in Mzansi
WELLNESS WANDERLUST
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September 20, 2025
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Warriors batter Qeshile aims to kick on after South Africa ‘A’ century
WARRIORS batter Sinethemba Qeshile is focused on the upcoming CSA Four-Day Series fixture against Western Province in Gqeberha next week, aiming to back up his recent 186 against New Zealand ‘A’.
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September 20, 2025
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Rebel forces kill 75 people in Sudan
SUDAN'S paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed 75 people in a drone strike that hit a mosque at a camp for displaced people near the western city of El-Fasher yesterday, first responders said.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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‘Our children, our fight’: Parents lead push against queerphobia
DESPITE its progressive queer-inclusive Constitution, South Africa is a country still riddled with high rates of anti-LGBTQIA+ violence. Three organisations, headed by parents, believe that getting other parents to accept their queer children is an important tool in pushing back against queerphobia - and they are taking their fight to the streets.
6 min |
September 20, 2025
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Why living together without a will can lead to heartbreak
A SOCIAL media story caught my eye recently, one that’s stayed with me. A woman had lived with her partner for nearly a decade.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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INBETWEEN The otrovert: the unique personality type beyond introverts and extroverts
HAVE you ever felt like you don’t quite fit neatly into the “introvert” or “extrovert” box? Maybe you're friendly and enjoy one-on-one conversations, but group settings leave you feeling out of place.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Hospital cleaner arrested for trying to sell placentas
A 39-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested after she was found in possession of human tissue.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Arts and culture sector to challenge minister
FUNDING CUTS
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September 20, 2025
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Jimmy Stonehouse to flex his muscles at the Sharks
SOUTH African rugby legend Jimmy Stonehouse, the Pumas coach with biceps the size of rugby balls, is an interesting addition to the Sharks setup for the forthcoming United Rugby Championship, although his role will be an informal one.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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Arrows and Richards Bay brace for tough Premiership assignments
KWAZULU-NATAL'S_ representatives in the Betway Premiership head into today’s tricky doubleheader as Golden Arrows visit log leaders Sekhukhune United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium (3pm), before Richards Bay travel to the Danie Craven Stadium to take on Stellenbosch FC (5:30pm).
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Premier League stars preview massive weekend of action
FOOTBALL fans across Africa are set for an electrifying weekend as Showmax Premier League showcases three blockbuster fixtures packed with intense rivalries and top-tier football.
6 min |
September 20, 2025
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Sibisi calls for strong start as Pirates kick off CAF campaign
ORLANDO Pirates are back on the continental stage this weekend as they launch their CAF Champions League campaign in Bloemfontein against Lesotho champions Lioli FC.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Why SARB's interest rate hold could benefit consumers
THE South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) decision to hold rates could offer consumers extra relief in the longer term, despite providing no immediate respite from high borrowing costs.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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This Stone Age wellness therapy is making a comeback
ON A biting cold day at Enniscrone Beach in County Sligo, thick sheets of rain fly sideways, and violent gusts of wind churn the waves. It’s the perfect weather for a hot bath. Just a few steps from the golden sands lies Kilcullen Seaweed Baths, a historic bathhouse that has welcomed holidaymakers and weary labourers since 1912, the year the Titanic sank. Here, visitors indulge in one of Ireland’s indigenous wellness therapies: a seawater and seaweed bath.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Traffic officer found injured and robbed after blood trail leads police
YESTERDAY morning, traffic officers in the City of Cape Town demonstrated remarkable vigilance when they discovered an injured colleague.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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NSPCA and horseracing fraternity at odds over treatment of horses
HORSERACING is a multi-million rand business in South Africa, but behind the glitz and glamour of racing events and the betting that goes with it, are the horses, whom the National Council of SPCA's (NSPCA) say are subject to abuse, illegal harnessing and the racing of horses whom the body said are too young to paricipate in racing.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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National Treasury proposes amendments to CIS tax regulations
NATIONAL Treasury has proposed three major amendments affecting portfolios of Collective Investment Schemes (CISs) in the draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2025 (TLAB).
4 min |
September 20, 2025
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THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE YOU MIGHT BE PAYING FOR
IF YOU'VE ever taken out a loan, signed up for store credit, or financed a car or cellphone, chances are you're already paying for a little-known but potentially lifesaving insurance policy, without even realising it.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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High-flying Sekhukhune out to blunt Arrows
GOLDEN Arrows beware! The men you are facing in today's Betway Premiership are on a high, and they will stop at nothing to remain there.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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BONE BLING How Elton John turned his kneecaps into gold jewellery
ELTON John has revealed how he transformed his kneecaps into wearable jewellery in the documentary Touched By Gold.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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A fitting swansong for the current bakkie generation
LAUNCH DRIVE
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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Ndebele art on the global stage
SOUTH African artist Esther Mahlangu is not just an icon in art circles but also in the automotive world, where her Ndebele-inspired Art Cars have wowed the world for decades.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Fifa officially probing the ‘Mokoena-gate’
IN a developing narrative that has caught the attention of football enthusiasts and pundits alike, Fifa is now formally probing the South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, in relation to Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility during a pivotal World Cup qualifying match.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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America’s friends will never trust the US again
“WE RESPECTFULLY suggest ... ” the letter says.
5 min |
September 20, 2025
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Special needs learners grow skills through food garden
LEARNERS at the Philip Kushlick School in Diepkloof, Soweto, are growing more than just vegetables.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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The absurd joy of the adult hula hoop retreat, fun meets fitness
IN A pastoral campground south of Lansing, many attendees at the Michigan Hula Dance Retreat were hooping as if their hair was on fire. Then, Missy Cooke's hair caught fire.
5 min |
September 20, 2025
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New models strengthen manufacturer's presence in SA
NISSAN'S commitment to South Africa was underscored last week with the introduction of two more models to its product lineup, says Maciej Klenkiewicz, managing director of Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets Africa. There are also more model launches in the pipeline.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Inaugural Miss Queer RSA celebrates inclusivity
CHANTE Herries, a qualified hair stylist and advocate for equality, has been named the first Miss Queer RSA.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Mother-tongue reading can combat Africa’s literacy crisis in early childhood learning
SOUTH Africa’s literacy crisis is deepening, with new research showing that most young learners are unable to read with understanding by Grade 4 - a challenge experts warn threatens the country’s education system and future economic growth.
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