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NSPCA slams new live animal export rules as hollow words
The national watchdog warns that the regulations will do little to protect animals while at sea
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October 03, 2025
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SA's prized squid exported while locals chomp on cheap imports
High prices mean the best calamari is sold overseas and local plates get second-rate quality. By Ed Stoddard
4 min |
October 03, 2025
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Albie Sachs: our many languages can build bridges, not barriers
Retired ConCourt justice reflects on Afrikaans schools and inclusive education. By Nicola Bergsteedt
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October 03, 2025
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Home-based early learning initiatives proven to be beneficial
Programmes run in homes and community venues in low-income communities deliver startlingly positive results. By Rebecca Hickman and Grace Matlhape
3 min |
October 03, 2025
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Despite overwhelming wins, the Boks may not have peaked yet
Their recent games demonstrate effective kicking and controlled attacking strategies, reflecting both coaching direction and player skill. By Jon Cardinelli
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October 03, 2025
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Agriculture office logjam stalls exports and carbon credits
For over a year, a natural fertiliser has been caught in South Africa's Act 36 backlog, leaving a company out of pocket and farmers locked out of carbon markets as the sector awaits a digital fix
5 min |
October 03, 2025
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Seeing the wood for the trees: the myth behind pricey bats
Experts explain the price increases for cricket bats made from English willow. By Keanan Hemmonsbey
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October 03, 2025
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Using trade as a weapon can be powerful, but it can also backfire
Books about how humans have been able to develop economically seem to sell well over Christmas. I completely understand the fascination: how we became richer can point to a possible future.
2 min |
October 03, 2025
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Safa's Mokoena bungle must not cloud Bafana's campaign
Illegally fielding Teboho Mokoena was a costly blunder that the SA soccer body could have avoided
4 min |
October 03, 2025
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The crux of platform businesses
Prosus and MultiChoice offer two examples of what makes these companies work
4 min |
October 03, 2025
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at annual pilgrimage to Ebuhleni
Durban, in a striking display of devotion. The church has more than a century of history and traditions, and define the institution's importance for its members. By Steven Kotze, Roger Jardine and Ian Wolstenholme
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October 03, 2025
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Joburg's water supply crisis has been 25 years in the making
The Municipal Systems Act of 2000 was followed by the commodification of essential services. Together with mismanagement and a lack of investment in infrastructure, it has led us to where we are. By Ebrahim Harvey
4 min |
October 03, 2025
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The Cape through the Winelands
There's hope at last that the ingredients of the Cape are finding their way to the plate. Four days of feasting across Stellenbosch - and a bit of work - uncovered some sublime tastes. Even tofu gets a look-in
4 min |
October 03, 2025
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Captain Vuyani Ntsimango on navigating a path to success
The harbour master, having overcome his modest upbringing in rural Eastern Cape, hopes to inspire future generations of mariners. By Riaan Marais
4 min |
October 03, 2025
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Let's honour the dreams of the poor
Few can capture the essence of a sociopolitical crisis as pithily as the Irish poet William Butler Yeats. In his 1899 poem, He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven, Yeats deftly sets out the material and psychological distance between the poor and the rich who rule over them.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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From chalkboards to change in classrooms
Teachers should be encouraged to move beyond traditional methods and adopt approaches that foster collaboration and genuine learning.
4 min |
September 26, 2025
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Resignations demanded as Joburg's water crisis boils over
As taps run dry across the city, mayor Dada Morero admits that billions were pulled from Johannesburg Water's coffers under a 'sweeping arrangement'. The result: stalled infrastructure projects.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Christopher Reeve doccie shows other sides to the hero
The award-winning Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story has among its producers South African Robert Ford. He answers questions about the film, his career and making documentaries
4 min |
September 26, 2025
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Proteas spinner Mlaba still haunted by World Cup heartache
Bowler Nonkululeko Mlaba opens up about the disappointment of losing two finals in a row ahead of the Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. By Yanga Sibembe
4 min |
September 26, 2025
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Voices from the festival front line
Artists and creatives talk about the vital role of festivals in training, networking and sustaining careers in SA
5 min |
September 26, 2025
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The moon is slowly drifting away
Did you know that every year the moon moves a tiny bit farther from Earth? This is because the oceans' tidal forces tug on it, slowly changing its orbit and even Earth's rotation over billions of years. By Stephen DiKerby
4 min |
September 26, 2025
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How to read company results without running for the hills
Earnings season can rattle even seasoned investors. Here's how to read the numbers calmly and spot the actual red flags. By Neesa Moodley
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Charlie Kirk becomes an avatar for white right obsession in SA
The murder of the American right-wing political activist has driven the local white right insane, amplifying imported outrage across social media. Can we tempt them back from the brink? By Richard Poplak
5 min |
September 26, 2025
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Three stocks with sharp moves
Metrofile, Libstar and Orion showed how catalysts can spark JSE price surges
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Bright ideas to boost food security
Ingenious university students pitch their practical, tech-based solutions to support small-scale farmers, from precision agricultural tools to digital marketplaces, at the 2025 TCS Sustainathon. By Julia Evans
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Running on sugar and caffeine: the energy drink market booms
Gym bunnies love them, students chug them and now even the health crowd is crowing for sugar-free, vitamin-enriched versions. By Dominique Olivier
4 min |
September 26, 2025
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Bad bobotie? Give me meat pies
Forget the New York food scene. Cleveland, Ohio, is where it's at for old-style market fare. By Chris Pretorius
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Proteas Women look to break World Cup duck
South Africa's quest for a Cricket World Cup trophy gets under way with a tough clash against England in India - and that's just the start. By Keanan Hemmonsbey
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Landmark ruling challenges patriarchy in lobola practices
A recent judgment scrutinises lobola rules, revealing the tensions between cultural traditions, statutory law and women's rights, and emphasising the need for constitutional alignment
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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never gets old
If he were still alive, Abdullah Ibrahim would have certainly resonated with this notion. The pianist and composer is universally recognised as one of the fathers of South African jazz.
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