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How ancient Romans used public baths for pleasure
STANDING in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1800 years ago.
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June 28, 2025
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Mozambican inventor bringing the blind smart 'vision'
WHEN Armando Ernesto Chau straps on the futuristic smart glasses that a young Mozambican robotics student is developing in the family dining room, he has a vision of a life less confined to his modest home.
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June 28, 2025
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The hidden costs of emotional labour in dating
THE expectation in a relationship is that you are equals, but instead of being an equal partner, you've become a one-person support system.
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June 28, 2025
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Moves to rein in Google's power
BRITAIN'S competition watchdog has proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that “punitive regulations” could impact UK economic growth.
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June 28, 2025
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Reviving the spirit of adventure
THE Camel Trophy is back!
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June 28, 2025
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How to master budget-friendly meals for one amid rising food prices
AS THE cost of living steadily climbs, many South Africans find themselves grappling with the daunting task of stretching their budgets while still enjoying nutritious meals.
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June 28, 2025
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Social media reacts to F1 film starring Brad Pitt
AFTER months of teaser trailers, track-side filming, and Formula 1 fans spotting Brad Pitt in full racing gear at real-life Grand Prix events, the highly anticipated F1 film has finally landed in cinemas, and social media can't stop talking about it.
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June 28, 2025
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Messi's PSG reunion, Real Madrid face Juventus
FROM Inter Miami's Lionel Messi facing former side Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid meeting Juventus and Chelsea taking on Benfica, AFP Sport looks ahead to the Club World Cup last 16.
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June 28, 2025
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Motaung addresses Kaizer Chiefs' transfer strategy
KAIZER Chiefs director of marketing and commercial affairs Jessica Motaung has moved to address growing concerns around the club's inability to attract top-tier talent in recent seasons, saying efforts are ongoing despite a highly competitive market.
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June 28, 2025
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Our inherent capacity for co-operation
GOD has created us noble: we all have the innate capacity for harmony and cooperation, and have the desire to live in a peaceful, just, and prosperous global society.
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June 28, 2025
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Indian call centres use Al to sound American
FOR three years, Kartikeya Kumar hesitated before picking up the phone, anticipating another difficult conversation with another frustrated customer.
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June 28, 2025
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Luxury travellers snub the copy-paste hotel look
THE Luxury Travel Report 2025 has unveiled a notable shift in traveller preferences, revealing that holidaymakers are increasingly rejecting what is termed “beigeification” - the unnerving sameness that has pervaded hotels globally.
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June 28, 2025
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Kriel: Start of a crucial season for Boks, we want to set the tone against the Barbarians
THE Springbok coaches and players have been speaking from the same mouthpiece the entire week and haven't deviated from their plan to play at Test-match intensity against the Barbarians in Cape Town.
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June 28, 2025
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Former Transnet CEO faces arrest over R93 million corruption case
FORMER Transnet and Eskom CEO Brian Molefe is facing arrest over fraud and corruption charges during his time as Transnet CEO.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Is your pet's evolution a 'paw-sitive' surprise?
Find out what you've been missing
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June 28, 2025
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Americans held for trying to ‘smuggle’ Bibles
SOUTH Korean police yesterday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.
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June 28, 2025
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The last generation to learn the old way
MOST African governments have consistently failed to meet global and regional education funding targets to ensure quality public education, Human Rights Watch reported earlier this month. The 2025 theme for the Day of the African Child is “planning and budgeting for children’s rights: progress since 2010”.
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June 28, 2025
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What's on at manufacturing indaba 2025
THE countdown is on to the 2025 Manufacturing Indaba, the continent’s leading platform for industrial growth, innovation, and collaboration.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Khayelitsha's guided jogging tour: cultural exploration or poverty tourism?
NOVELTY FACTOR
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June 28, 2025
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The art of saying "Yes" to volunteering
IN A world increasingly defined by fast-paced living and self-focus, volunteering stands as a quiet, powerful act of connection and contribution.
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June 28, 2025
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Wimbledon ushers in a new era as line judges lose jobs to AΙ
WIMBLEDON is guaranteed to be picture-perfect when it gets under way next week but the courts will never look the same again after the demise of line judges.
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June 28, 2025
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'Shocking' COP30 lodging costs heap pressure on Brazil
\"'BELEM is ready,' Brazilian officials have insisted ahead of the COP30 gathering in November - but eye-watering lodging costs in the northern city have panicked many would-be attendees.
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June 28, 2025
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UN gathering in Spain seeks to address aid challenges
SPAIN will host a UN conference next week seeking fresh backing for development aid as swingeing cuts led by US President Donald Trump and global turmoil hinder progress on fighting poverty, hunger and climate change.
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June 28, 2025
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The ongoing danger of Iain Wares
WOMEN AND MEN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
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June 28, 2025
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CONCOURT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRACY
FROM ensuring same sex marriages, access to HIV/Aids treatment, to ensuring social justice is affirmed, the country's Constitutional Court, which yesterday celebrated 30 years of existence, has been hailed for its contribution to the country's constitutional democracy.
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June 21, 2025
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Father and son perform surgery underground in Ukrainian soldiers
JUST a few miles from the front line in eastern Ukraine, almost six metres below the surface, the day begins with a brief five-minute exchange between two surgeons — a father and his son.
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June 21, 2025
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Good to be back with the Boks, says De Jager
AFTER nearly two years in the Test rugby wilderness due to various injuries, World Cup winner Lood de Jager is set to resume his Springbok rugby career imminently.
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June 21, 2025
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Will Smith reflects on transformation after infamous Oscars slap
IN A CANDID conversation on BBC's 1Xtra with host Remi Burgz, Will Smith opened up about the profound transformation he has undergone since the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped comedian Chris Rock.
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June 21, 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter responds to backlash over provocative album cover and music
AS SHE gears up for the release of her highly anticipated album Man’s Best Friend on August 29, Sabrina Carpenter has found herself at the centre of controversy, facing criticism for her image and musical direction.
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June 21, 2025
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Chef Tebogo Ramatsui gets candid about mental health in food industry
THE smell of sizzling spices. The clatter of pans. The rush of orders. To the outside world, the kitchen can seem like a place of magic filled with flavours, flair, and fiery passion.
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