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Egypt expresses concern as Ethiopia opens hydroelectric dam
Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, 19 September, a project that will provide energy to millions while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.
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September 12, 2025
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The ANC NEC and President Ramaphosa need a talking-to
A meeting of the party's most powerful organ is a gathering of thieves, scammers and clueless 'leaders' who have brought South Africa to its knees. Here's what those attending should hear
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September 12, 2025
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Pressing pause on children's smartphone use in a digital age
Getting their first smartphone has become a rite of passage for kids, but overuse of these and other tech devices harms their wellbeing in many ways. There are ways to fight back, however. By Takudzwa Pongweni
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September 12, 2025
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Human moral codes are not fit for animals
Any management strategy should focus on the baboons as sentient beings who should be allowed to flourish as they coexist with humans.
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September 12, 2025
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Proteas caught between sheer brilliance and collapse in ODIs
SA have teetered between the sublime and the ridiculous in one-day internationals.
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September 12, 2025
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BRICS leaders denounce Trump trade wars and tariff blackmail
Brazilian President Lula, the BRICS chairperson, urged unity against rising trade barriers. By Peter Fabricius
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September 12, 2025
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Malatsi shares vision for SA's digital turnaround
The digital technologies minister has laid out his plans for improving the services delivered to citizens by departments such as Home Affairs. By Lindsey Schutters
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September 12, 2025
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Ramaphosa continues to seesaw over the fate of deputy ministers
The President's longstanding vow of a smaller, more efficient executive is on trial as ActionSA tables a bill to remove all 43 deputy ministers, which would potentially save taxpayers millions.
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September 12, 2025
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The sweet and savoury sisters feeding Stellenbosch
Nabeelah Cassiem is the founder and owner of Creamy Creations, based at the CoCreate Hub in Stellenbosch, while her sister Wardah Cassiem is the founder of Wadi's Kitchen in the same space.
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September 12, 2025
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The 82nd Venice Film Festival
The Voice of Hind Rajah received a record-breaking 23-minute standing ovation. Other films at Lido also impressed, including The Smashing Machine and A House of Dynamite. And the red carpet dazzled, as always
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September 12, 2025
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The art of effectiveness: How innovative South African creativity is finding its global voice
Storytelling in South Africa is about self-definition, cultural exploration and shared experiences.
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September 12, 2025
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Dirty water taints food crops
Food safety researchers track multidrug-resistant bacteria in irrigation used to spray and clean
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September 12, 2025
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Not forgetting the burden others carry is our moral imperative
When the memory of hardship is consciously kept alive even when one has stepped into a more comfortable life, it becomes an act of solidarity
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September 12, 2025
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Ombud slams burial society
Three rulings have been issued against a Khayelitsha funeral policy provider that failed to honour valid claims, leaving families in financial trouble despite faithfully paying their premiums each month.
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September 12, 2025
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Joburg's housing crisis mirrors the corruption eroding our state
There is an unfortunate and destructive narrative that seems to have taken hold regarding the Joburg housing crisis — one that criminalises desperate people who are living in squalid buildings with few to no services.
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September 12, 2025
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Education lies at the heart of ethical leadership
South Africa does not lack for clever plans or eloquent speeches. What we lack, in far too many institutions, is a reproducible way of growing leaders who are ethical, accountable, self-aware and capable of widening the circle of belonging.
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September 12, 2025
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ConCourt to decide if state can tell doctors where to practise
The court is hearing an appeal against a ruling that sections of the health act which would require healthcare practitioners to obtain a 'certificate of need' in order to work are unconstitutional. By Tamsin Metelerkamp
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September 12, 2025
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Owning bitcoin by proxy is a strategy with many pitfalls
There's an emerging class of finance bros who swear by “anything but crypto” (ABC).
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September 12, 2025
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Telkom's Sustainability Vision: Innovating for Inclusive Growth and a Future-Ready South Africa
Sustainability is no longer simply a corporate mandate; it is an essential lens through which businesses must operate to thrive in the 21st century.
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September 12, 2025
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Apple is quietly conquering the local small business sector
The company's products offer advantages such as longer battery life, seamless integration and compatibility with other software. And with finance and rental programmes, price is less of a barrier.
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September 12, 2025
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Time plus compound interest equals big returns
FINANCE WELLNESS COACH
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September 12, 2025
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Appetite for gourmet food delivers good results for Woolworths
Customers remain loyal to Woolies’ food offerings and their pets are getting spoiled too. By Kara le Roux
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September 12, 2025
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The king's of tennis are dead; long live the new king's
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have raised the bar in men's tennis and set a new standard. By Craig Ray
4 min |
September 12, 2025
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Removal plan aims to protect Cape baboons
Authorities are assessing the best methods for removing some of the primates, necessitated by their numbers, behaviour and deaths. By Esme Beamish
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September 12, 2025
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Dying on the vine: the Roses wither in this marriage comedy
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch come out swinging in The Roses, but farce and sincerity always seem to make awkward bedfellows. By Sam Spiller
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September 12, 2025
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Warning's from the fiscal edge: is a global debt crisis looming?
Worldwide, debt levels are soaring sharply, prompting warnings of a potential economic crisis ahead
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September 05, 2025
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All I am saying is that to give peace a chance, we need to talk
Renowned author Margaret Atwood is known for having aptly expressed that violence is often the consequence when dialogue breaks down. She said: “War is what happens when language fails.”
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September 05, 2025
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'The real punchlines are still loading,' promises Anton Taylor
Anton Taylor says the satirical video he made about Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on special leave with immediate effect by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July, was merely a teaser. (See the article above.)
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September 05, 2025
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Change is still possible if we act together
This year’s Daily Maverick Gathering offered us a reminder that change, when rooted in integrity and action, is still the most powerful tool we have to shape the future — not only of our nation, but of our place in a rapidly changing world.
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September 05, 2025
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Pollutants travel great distances
Near Matatiele, villagers contend with pollutants from single-use nappies and fibres entering the water from
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