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Independent on Saturday
Interior, exterior, tech upgrades for Defender and Octa
LAUNCHED five years ago, the (Land Rover) Defender has received several upgrades, including finishes, design, and technology enhancements across 90, 110 and 130 body designs as well as the Defender Octa.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Zwane played a key role in Broos deciding against an early resignation from his post
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed what made him make a last-gasp decision to not step down from his post after a torrid start.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA teacher killed in US: husband arrested after 911 call
KIM White Towne and Alexander Towne met in Dubai, where she worked as a teacher and he served in the military. Their relationship began as a whirlwind romance.
3 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Binge watching the 031 'series' - except it's live
A PROUDLY single woman; a man questioning his decision to emigrate; the grand old dame of musical theatre; a man living with ADHD, a happily married couple, and a bunch of savvy kids rocking improv - these are some of the characters one can meet at the family-friendly 031 Theatre Festival at the Seabrookes Theatre at DHS next weekend
2 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
India and Pakistan are locked in a cultural cold war
EVEN during the darkest moments of India and Pakistan's volatile history — through wars, terrorist attacks and diplomatic breakdowns - artists and activists tried to keep the countries connected.
5 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Prehistoric whale bone tools show inventiveness
KEY FIND
1 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'It's all about the win,' says Sharks coach Plumtree
THE Sharks have come in for some stick for their unattractive approach to winning United Rugby Championship (URC) matches but coach John Plumtree has made it clear that their aim is to win games rather than prizes for good fellowship.
3 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Q & A: Smith on his love for Lord's, the Aussies and Proteas spearhead Rabada
INDEPENDENT Media’s ZAAHIER ADAMS, who will be covering the World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord’s, sits down exclusively with former captain Graeme Smith.
8 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
AG report exposes depth of local government decay that sunk ANC
IF ANYONE is still puzzled about why the ANC slipped to just 40% of the national vote in last year's national general elections for the first time in democratic South Africa, they have not been paying attention to the state of the country's municipalities.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Zoalize strides out 'with purpose' at pageant
THE competition is heating up for the Miss World pageant taking place this evening at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Petersen confident Rickelton can handle Lord's slope
ONE of the biggest questions that the South African batters will need to have answers for in the World Test Championship final is the slope at Lord's.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Cardoso: Sundowns braced for Pyramids scheme
ON the eve of the CAF Champions League final first-leg tie at Loftus Versfeld, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso displayed a strong sense of positivity and self-belief, asserting his team are thoroughly prepared to face Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
WHO adopts pandemic agreement
THE World Health Organization’s member states on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of negotiations sparked by the shock of Covid-19.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Avoid these 10 financial sins if you want to prosper
THERE are many positive actions you can take to improve your financial position — such as furthering your education, investing, using insurance to protect yourself from shocks, and planning for retirement. In this column, I focus instead on actions that, in my view, are likely to set you back financially and you should avoid. They range from the mundane to the philosophical.
4 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Living in harmony with the forest
THE Congo Basin's hunter-gatherer people have the secret to living well with the forest. While doing fieldwork in 2020, I remember walking with indigenous elders Ferdinand Mbita and Félix Mangombe up the small, winding path into their forest in Cameroon, jumping over highways of vicious black ants, shadowed by grand trees. We almost always encountered monkeys chattering when venturing down this path. Once we came across the prints of a gorilla.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
No margin for error as Arrows take aim at Sekhukhune
GOLDEN Arrows will be looking to make home advantage count when they welcome Sekhukhune United to the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu today in a decisive Premiership clash.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
High-stakes derby as City fight for survival, Stellies eye Africa
CAPE Town City will host Stellenbosch FC in a derby that carries weighty consequences at both ends of the Premiership table.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Call for government's support to unlock opportunities in SA and on continent
ISUZU Motors South Africa is on the up and up, but its president, Billy Tom strongly believes there’s room for improvement, especially on the African continent.
5 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
400 pills a day for TB-infected elephants
JUMBO TASK
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May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'Electric vibe' among Boks as Rassie delighted with camp
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus is in the starting blocks for the looming international season after a second alignment camp concluded in Cape Town yesterday afternoon.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Genocide, human bears, dogs that fly and more
EDITOR'S NOTE
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Gen Z trading cities for Africa's conservation areas
AS THE world emerges from the restrictions of the Covid pandemic, the travel landscape is evolving, particularly for Generation Z, a demographic known for its disregard for traditional itineraries and iconic landmarks.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
PSL must do much better next season after disruptive campaign
THE teething problems were there even before the season officially got underway, but the masses held their breath, hoping for everything to fall into place.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
100-year-old WWII veteran world’s oldest bodybuilder
IN A remarkable feat that transcends age and stereotypes, Andrew Bostinto, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, has etched his name into history by becoming the world’s oldest bodybuilder.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Durban's first calligraphy exhibition merges cultures
IN A celebration of artistry and cultural exchange, two Durban-based calligraphers have brought to life the first-ever calligraphy exhibition, titled Calligraphic Synergy.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Defence budget reduced by R2bn due to DRC withdrawal
THE Department of Defence budget has been reduced by R2 billion due to the change in the deployment of SANDF in the peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Celebrating heritage one beat at a time
SOUTH African music sensation Makhadzi is on an extraordinary journey, exploring the vibrant culture and history of Ethiopia.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Italy unleashes cabin space: large pets now welcome aboard
IN A landmark decision to enhance the travel experience for pet owners, Italy has officially published new guidelines that permit larger dogs to travel in plane cabins.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Retired social worker helps strangers on his 'listening tour'
PAUL Jenkinson isn't a therapist. He doesn't write in a notebook, charge by the hour or offer solutions. Instead, he sits in parks, coffee shops and community centres, with a sign that says: \"You are not alone. I will listen.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Independent on Saturday
UJ scientists discover anti-cancer compounds in common weed
IN A discovery that could reshape cancer treatment, researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have identified promising medical properties in an unlikely source: the common woolly nightshade (Solanum mauritianum), a plant often dismissed as an invasive weed.
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