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CELEBRATING RICHMOND, THE HEART OF THE KAROO
In the vast plains of the Northern Cape Karoo lies Richmond - a town that quietly surprises, enchants and makes a lasting impression.
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February 06, 2026
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Trump's Board of Peace is a game SA must refuse to play
The US president's gimmicky invention, the membership of which comes at a cost of $1bn, has got nothing to do with promoting peace and everything to do with commodification of the global order
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February 06, 2026
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Rassie and his coaches send powerful message to World Rugby
The Springbok coach and his assistants have come up with a unique way to have their say about honouring the game's 'constitution'. By Craig Ray
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February 06, 2026
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Know when it's time to leave and make your exit gracefully
As the year gradually gets going, I've been reflecting a lot on new beginnings and the inevitable endings that often go hand in hand as one enters a phase of rebirth and renewal.
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February 06, 2026
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Protest flotillas offer beacons of solidarity and hope for Gaza
The latest Global Sumud mission aims to challenge Israel's blockade and signal that Palestinians have not been abandoned.
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February 06, 2026
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Marine protected areas mark a turning tide for the oceans
SA's seas, once plundered with little restraint, are showing signs of healing. MPAs, the ocean's equivalent of national parks, are proving that ecosystems can recover when given time and space
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February 06, 2026
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Functional fungi: lion's mane and the boom in health products
Mushrooms promising cognitive health are fuelling a fast-growing wellness market in SA. By Kara le Roux
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February 06, 2026
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Different strategies, similar yield
Spear Reit and Dipula Properties show how contrasting local property tactics can still deliver above-inflation returns, whereas Woolworths and Mr Price face tougher trading conditions and online shopping pressures
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February 06, 2026
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Errant employers may face prison
Those who keep their employees' pension fund contributions are being taken to task.
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February 06, 2026
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Chef Nolu's plate of seven colours delivers the real flavours of SA
At Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, a shared feast introduces diners to the traditions and communal spirit of South African home cooking.
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February 06, 2026
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Teen sensation chooses SA for Winter Olympics debut
Turning 19 on her first day of competition, Lara Markthaler is excited about racing her older idols and putting South African winter sports on the world map
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February 06, 2026
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How Steenhuisen was undone
The ousted DA leader inherited a leaking, divided party and rebuilt it through a tight regime of discipline and message control. In the end, that hardball culture helped to precipitate his departure. By Rebecca Davis
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February 06, 2026
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Farmers decry 'petty politics' in handling of devastating outbreak
Beef and dairy farmers say the state's insistence on being the sole importer and provider of vaccinations has stood in the way of an effective response and is bringing their industry to its knees.
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February 06, 2026
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Proteas eye a T20 World Cup triumph after Test success boost
They will take another shot at erasing SA's painful memories of limited-overs World Cups when they battle for gold in India and Sri Lanka.
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February 06, 2026
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Thin yellow line saves homes as tinder-dry Greyton burns
A small team of volunteers has kept 50 wildfires from destroying homes in six fire-hit villages in the Overberg in recent months.
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February 06, 2026
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Residents to the rescue as water crisis hits Kei Mouth and Cwili
Locals took to cleaning old ponds after the municipality imposed harsh water restrictions.
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February 06, 2026
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Crisis of fatigue in our modern world is a warning to slow down
It is said to be the year of analogue.
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February 06, 2026
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The R20bn gamble to rewrite SA's rules of empowerment
After much speculation about a loss of nerve in the Union Buildings, Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau has detonated the Transformation Fund bomb - and debris is set to scatter far and wide
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February 06, 2026
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Doing and building give China advantage in its race with the US
A new book argues that engineers rule China and this gives it an edge over rival America.
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February 06, 2026
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The dark side of networking, influence and access to power
Whenever I go to some kind of business event, I feel a sense of anticipation ahead of the inevitable “networking”.
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February 06, 2026
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The world and its magic through
The Sony World Photography Awards has announced the 2026 shortlists for its student and youth competitions, recognising emerging photographers at the earliest stages of their careers.
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February 06, 2026
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Potential battle for the soul of the Fed under new chairman
Markets react after Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve signals a shift in central bank policy
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February 06, 2026
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World Rugby's choices could shape the game to ensure future success
The governing body is holding an all-important conference in Europe this month and hopes are that several relevant concerns will be addressed.
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February 06, 2026
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Ironing out the problems of leaving a home for future generations
Many people have a family home or holiday home they would like to keep in the family and pass down from generation to generation.
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February 06, 2026
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gets a much-needed boost
Still, there are green shoots emerging in this arid investment landscape.
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February 06, 2026
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the eyes of young photographers
Aakash Gulzar, India, Student Competition.
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February 06, 2026
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Pointed satire as The Office gets a South African makeover
Die Kantoor is the local answer to the British series that became a global hit and has been replicated in many countries. Instead of selling paper, this crew's focus is pushing polony from Klerksdorp
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February 06, 2026
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Five things to know about Kevin Warsh
US President Donald Trump has said he will nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as Fed chairperson in May, as the president continues his campaign for lower US interest rates.
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February 06, 2026
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SA's fishing industry is a story
Months of conversations with people who live from the sea, or live with the consequences of how it is being managed, have revealed the competing realities and provide useful lessons for the future. By Don Pinnock
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February 06, 2026
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How Facebook helped me find
Long after I'd given up looking, a short message from a kind stranger reopened a chapter I thought was
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