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A scientific giant and Nobel laureate overshadowed by bigotry
BY THE time James Watson died earlier this month at the age of 97, he was one of the world's most famous - and infamous - scientists.
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November 22, 2025
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SA declares GBV, femicide a national disaster
THE government has officially classified gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster, following intensifying nationwide protests and growing concern over the abuse of women and children ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit.
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November 22, 2025
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Childhood loneliness link to dementia – even if you’re not lonely as an adult
RESEARCHERS have found that feeling lonely in childhood can accelerate cognitive decline and dramatically increase the risk of dementia later in life.
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November 22, 2025
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Economist slams G20 snub as a ‘tantrum’
WORLD-RENOWNED American economist and public policy expert, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, delivered a critique of United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, describing his initial decision to boycott the G20 Summit in South Africa as the result of a \"tantrum\" and a \"four-yearold mentality\".
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November 22, 2025
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Nasrec Memorial Park to close for summit
THE Nasrec Memorial Park will be closed due to the G20 Leaders' Summit this weekend. The company managing the facility announced that the private cemetery will be closed.
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November 22, 2025
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Riveiro sees a PSL power shift as Pirates and Chiefs close the gap
FORMER Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has offered a sweeping assessment of the Betway Premiership landscape, saying the 2025/26 season has opened up in ways he had long hoped to see during his time in South Africa.
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November 22, 2025
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Israel 'has lost control' as West Bank settlers attack
ISRAELI political and military leaders are scrambling to contain a recent wave of settler attacks across the West Bank, warning against further violence targeting Palestinian communities as vigilantes have rampaged through villages, beating local residents, torching a mosque, and assaulting and injuring Israeli security forces who helped demolish an illegal outpost this week near the flash point city of Hebron.
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November 22, 2025
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DOUBLE MURDER 26-year-old woman arrested for principal’s murder
A 26-YEAR-OLD female employee at Inxiweni Primary School has been arrested in connection with the murders of the school principal Ruth Nozibele Tabu, 58, and administrative clerk Nobantu Njombini, 55, who were shot dead inside the school's administration block on Tuesday evening.
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November 22, 2025
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The young voice of change
TRISTON Fortune, a Grade 10 learner at Bergvliet High School, is already making an impact beyond his years.
2 min |
November 15, 2025
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Social media reacts to Grace Mondlana’s year end party
MIXED VIEWS
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November 15, 2025
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Roos embraces pressure as Women’s Sevens seek redemption
THE weekend’s Rugby Africa Women's Sevens Cup at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi is shaping up as a season-defining tournament for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team, and skipper Nadine Roos is ready to face the challenge head-on, embracing the pressure of the occasion.
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November 15, 2025
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Kolisi excited to see Hooker, Moodie centre pairing against Italy
SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi can’t wait to see the youthful centre pairing of Ethan Hooker and Canan Moodie in action against Italy today in Turin.
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November 15, 2025
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Talent fluidity and the rise of agile recruitment
THE way people are envisaging and planning their careers has changed.
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November 15, 2025
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One pen, one pupil, one chance: Fighting dropouts in SA schools
FOR millions of South African children, crowded classrooms and limited resources continue to hold back a generation of learners. Despite efforts from educators and communities, access to quality learning remains unequal, especially in under-resourced schools.
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November 15, 2025
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Incredible Lego Mercedes F1 car lands in SA
YOU may have seen the social media posts around the life-sized Lego Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 car doing the rounds, and not to be outdone, Lego South Africa has pulled off its most ambitious project to date.
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November 15, 2025
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Three Bafana Bafana players to watch against Zambia
AFCON BUILD UP
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November 15, 2025
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Keeping workplace stress and burnout at bay
IN the pursuit of excellence at work, it can often feel like you’re walking a tightrope between success and burnout.
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November 15, 2025
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MEET ‘LUCIFER’ Scientists discover a bee with devil horns
A SCIENTIST was observing a critically endangered wildflower in Australia when she first spotted the bee, sprouting something that closer inspection revealed to be a pair of “demon-like horns.”
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November 15, 2025
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7 Questions that get children to talk about their day
EVERY afternoon, I pick up my daughters from school and, like clockwork, ask: “So, how was school today?” And the predictable one-word answer — “Good.”
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November 15, 2025
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FSCA issues multiple warnings over fraudulent investment schemes
THE Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a series of public alerts warning SAs about fraudulent individuals and entities impersonating legitimate financial service providers to solicit funds through social media and messaging platforms.
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November 15, 2025
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She saved a baby goat, now they travel the US, share a bed
ADVENTURE ON THE HOOF
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November 15, 2025
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Five battles the Boks must win to tame Italy
THE Springboks must step up in key areas of the game if they want to outplay Italy in the third meeting this season between the two sides in Turin today.
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November 15, 2025
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Conference advocates for yuan in China-Africa trade
THE Global South Media and Think Tank Forum’s China-Africa partnership conference yesterday heard calls for trade between the continent and the Asian country to be conducted using its currency, the yuan.
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November 15, 2025
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Lesufi survives DA's vote of no-confidence
GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi yesterday survived his first vote of no confidence in the provincial legislature, which was tabled by Democratic Alliance (DA) in a bid to remove him over the Gauteng crime wardens, widely known as “Amapanyaza.”
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November 15, 2025
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Your guide to travelling with toddlers
THE festive season is near, which means parents everywhere are preparing for the whirlwind of activities that come with it.
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November 15, 2025
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Timed breaks boost productivity
IT is now accepted wisdom that taking regular breaks during the workday boosts productivity. How long those breaks should be, however, depends on which productivity method you subscribe to.
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November 15, 2025
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Minnie Dlamini has a 'Wicked' moment in London
TV PRESENTER Minnie Dlamini recently enjoyed a magical reunion with Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in London.
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November 15, 2025
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SABA WARNS OF RISING ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING DURING RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING MONTH
As South Africa observes Responsible Gambling Month this November, the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has raised the alarm over the unchecked rise of illegal online gambling, which now accounts for an estimated 62% of all online gambling activity in the country.
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November 15, 2025
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Fossil fuel lobby out in force at climate talks
LOBBYISTS tied to the fossil fuel industry have turned up in strength at the UN climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon, an NGO coalition said yesterday, warning that their presence undermined the process.
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November 15, 2025
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NatGeo celebrates Africa's conservation storytellers
SOUTH African filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer Noel Kok, co-founder of the Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) network, hosted the first-ever National Geographic International Explorers Festival held on African soil.
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