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Strong performance by Collins Property Group amid economic challenges
COLLINS Property Group increased its distributable income per share (DIPS) by 12.8% to 123 cents in the year to February 28, from 109 cents in 2025, as its already very low vacancy rate reduced even further.
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May 20, 2026
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South Africa's industrial sector still heavily reliant on coal despite decarbonisation push
SOUTH Africa's push toward decarbonisation may be accelerating, but industry experts warn that the country’s heavy dependence on coal means the transition away from fossil fuels will be far more complex than many policymakers anticipate.
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May 20, 2026
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ITAC moves to shield SA's steel industry from global import crisis
Government introduces sweeping tariffs, rebate and import-control measures
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May 20, 2026
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CSA faces backlash after Newlands Test sells out in minutes
CRICKET South Africa (CSA) is facing a major media backlash after tickets for next year’s Proteas and England New Year Test match at Newlands in Cape Town were sold out within minutes of being placed on sale.
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May 20, 2026
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‘Kyk wat doen a blazer’ ... SA brands are having fun with the viral TikTok trend
WHO knew that a simple video about how to wear a blazer would completely take over our TikTok feeds?
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May 20, 2026
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Guardiola: The unparalleled legacy of football's great innovator
PEP Guardiola will leave Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football during a decade of relentless success.
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May 20, 2026
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Cracks appear in Sabalenka's clay court dominance
ARYNA Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got under way last month, but now, as the world No 1 arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women's game has started to show cracks.
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May 20, 2026
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Why you should never compromise your authenticity
COMPROMISE yourself, your talents and skills for no one. Be silenced or rendered voiceless for no one. It is never worth it.
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May 20, 2026
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FIVE EXPERT-BACKED TIPS TO HELP YOUR MUSCLES RECOVER FASTER
AS THE Comrades Marathon season ramps up, thousands of South Africans are doing the obvious things: clocking kilometres, buying new running shoes, waking up before sunrise for long runs and pushing their bodies harder every weekend.
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May 20, 2026
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Trump postpones planned Iran strike
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump this week touted a “very positive development” in talks with Iran, which convinced him to postpone a planned military attack on the Islamic republic.
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May 20, 2026
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New visa regulations in Thailand: Shorter stays for tourists to combat crime
THAILAND is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
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UCT academics support Treasury's proposed online betting tax as gambling concerns mount
ACADEMICS from the University of Cape Town are backing the National Treasury's proposal to introduce a 20% tax on gross gambling revenue from online betting, warning that the rapid growth of gambling in South Africa is creating significant social and economic harm.
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May 20, 2026
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Has CSA sold out local fans ahead of sacred Newlands pilgrimage?
THE Newlands New Year's Test match is not merely an event on the South African sporting calendar; it is a sacred institution.
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May 20, 2026
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Western Cape storms trigger electricity crisis, threatening fruit exports and jobs
SEVERE storms that battered the Western Cape province last week have triggered a major electricity and infrastructure crisis in the province's agricultural heartland, placing hundreds of thousands of tonnes of export fruit and thousands of jobs at risk.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
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Government extends the SRD grant to 2027
THE government has allocated R302 billion to Social Development for the 2026/27 financial year, with the overwhelming majority directed towards social grants as millions of South Africans continue to rely on state support amid rising living costs.
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May 20, 2026
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AfCFTA Secretariat and ITC renew partnership to boost intra-African trade
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and International Trade Centre have renewed their partnership to accelerate practical trade opportunities for African businesses under the AfCFTA.
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May 20, 2026
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Cyril Ramaphosa is a man for all seasons
AN AFRICAN Dick Whittington. A cunning dog during the heights of apartheid. A foxy, silver-tongued orator!
4 min |
May 20, 2026
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Cancer claim dispute: How Discovery Life’s technical defence failed
WHEN it comes to severe illness benefit claims, the illness itself — not the paperwork that confirms it — is the decisive event, the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) has ruled in a cancer patient’s dispute with insurer Discovery Life.
2 min |
May 19, 2026
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Durban flood victims finally receive keys to new homes four years later
AFTER four years of waiting and navigating the emotional and physical challenges of living in transitional accommodation, Durban flood victims are finally receiving the keys to their new homes.
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May 19, 2026
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Former NPA boss denies accusations of 'substandard' prosecution in TRC cases
FORMER Deputy National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP) Advocate Jacobus Petrus Pretorius has denied providing ‘substandard’ prosecutorial work in the prosecution of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) matters.
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May 19, 2026
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Orbit hold key as king makers and survival experts
ORBIT College FC may enter the final weekend of the Betway Premiership season sitting second from bottom, but few clubs carry greater significance heading into Saturday’s decisive fixtures.
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May 19, 2026
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Calgro M3 has ambitious plans for Bankenveld District City development and beyond
CALGRO M3 enters its 2027 year with a R31.8 billion development pipeline, the start of bulk and link infrastructure development at the massive Bankenveld District City (BDC) development in Gauteng, and a balance sheet positioned for the next phase of integrated housing growth.
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May 19, 2026
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Alarm as child deaths from poverty and malnutrition rise in KZN
An urgent report highlights systemic failures in addressing child malnutrition
3 min |
May 19, 2026
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Djokovic welcomes Sinner to 'exclusive club'
NOVAK Djokovic was quick to congratulate Jannik Sinner after the Italian star etched his name into tennis history with a landmark victory at the Italian Open on Sunday.
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May 19, 2026
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President exercising his constitutional right
Section 89 challenge defends democratic process and rule of law
4 min |
May 19, 2026
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Strong start to sugar season overshadowed by Tongaat crisis and surge in cheap imports
SOUTH Africa's sugarcane industry has started the 2026/27 milling season on a strong footing, with cane deliveries significantly ahead of last year’s pace, but deep uncertainty surrounding Tongaat Hulett and rising sugar imports continue to cast a shadow over the sector.
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May 19, 2026
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Chiefs closing the gap on Brazilians and Sea Robbers
KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze believes his side have made important strides toward closing the gap on Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates following a season that has shown visible signs of improvement at Naturena.
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May 19, 2026
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Suspended minister Senzo Mchunu responds to explosive Cat Matlala claims
SUSPENDED Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has rejected suggestions that he may be implicated in wrongdoing by alleged crime mastermind Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
2 min |
May 19, 2026
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Meet the five neuroscientists taking the global stage
SOUTH AFRICA’S BRIGHTEST MINDS
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May 19, 2026
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Australia orders sale of stakes
AUSTRALIA ordered a string of China-linked shareholders to sell their stakes in a rare earths firm yesterday, citing the need to protect the sector from foreign control.
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