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'I didn't plan to give up on my dream for R1,500'
When a truck driver offered her a bribe, she was not about to turn her back on what she had worked for. Estelle Ellis spoke to Celiné Milborrow in KwaNojoli
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July 04, 2025
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Battle-hardened and ready for another big fight
Prof Francois Venter refuses to pull his punches, and he has publicly excoriated both the president and the health minister for their inaction on the HIV funding crises. As Sean Christie quickly learnt, that's just how one of the country's top HIV researchers rolls
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July 04, 2025
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Kind and responsible, women rule the world better than men
The patriarchy has had power for centuries and the results speak for themselves. Isn't it time for change?
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July 04, 2025
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Can SA shoppers afford Woolies' 'store of the future'?
South Africa's wheezing economy hasn't stopped Woolworths from rolling out its most opulent food store yet: a sensory showroom of indulgence, theatre, a sushi bar - and Chuckles on tap
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July 04, 2025
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Spicy folk know to treat ginger in the kitchen rather gingerly
Like a young Harry, prince of the gingers, ginger the spice is a bit of a player, to be found in all sorts of sweet and savoury places. But a bit of restraint, please
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July 04, 2025
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The red planet's colour
Iron oxide makes Mars look blood-like, but there is a lot more to it.
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July 04, 2025
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Huawei gets the balance just right with its Watch Fit 4 Pro
After mimicking the Apple Watch design with the last iteration, Huawei finally delivers the health-tracking chops that give it real competitive muscle in an increasingly crowded category.
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July 04, 2025
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Veteran surfer Jordy Smith is still riding the crest of the wave
Older, wiser and brimming with a new confidence, the South African is top of the WSL standings. By Craig Ray
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July 04, 2025
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Meeting your fitness goals in the way that's best for you
Feeling stuck this winter, battling to lose weight or trying to up your game? Tech and trainers are here to help you meet your goals. By Iza Trengove
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July 04, 2025
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Mengo said 'no' but Mbenenge kept on asking, tribunal hears
Judge President was persistent in his demands for nude photos from court secretary. By Marianne Thamm
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July 04, 2025
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Reconsidering the worth of rental properties as retirement nears
We will be retiring at the end of the year and have several investment properties in Cape Town that we rent out. We want to use the income from these properties to supplement our pension.
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July 04, 2025
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Rassie keeps them guessing with his new hybrid strategy
The biggest takeaway from Esterhuizen's ground-breaking cameo on the flank is that opposition coaches Robertson, Galthié and Farrell won't know what to expect when they tackle the Boks
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July 04, 2025
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Free education delivers greatest gains in life to the poorest girls
New research in Burundi shows that scrapping primary school fees lifts all boats - but it's the poorest who benefit most in reproductive choices, literacy and income. By Frederik Wild and David Stadelmann
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July 04, 2025
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Young investors shine in JSE competition despite tough challenges
The May 2025 JSE Investment Challenge once again showcased the brightest young investment minds in South Africa.
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July 04, 2025
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The tax we all grumble about paying is quietly keeping the country afloat
Whenever I am feeling really worried about our country, whenever something happens that makes me genuinely fear for our future, there is a fact I sort of cling to. One of those steadfast dynamics that really means so much.
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July 04, 2025
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Wiaan Mulder is blossoming into a genuine all-rounder able to hold his own
The cricketer is making his mark as a valuable contributor in all facets of the game after being backed by Shukri Conrad. By Keanan Hemmonsbey
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July 04, 2025
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Diabetes mixed with poverty and poorly run clinics create a killer combo
Ah, Chief Dwasaho, I had hoped, perhaps naively, that a ceasefire to end the Israel-US war on Iran might lift my spirits, but it seems I remain a child of a lesser God.
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July 04, 2025
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A mother's never-ending ordeal at the hands of errant officials
Refilwe’s* daughter was born in a hospital in the Eastern Cape in 2012. After many years of being subjected to vague administrative rules at the Home Affairs office in Bellville, Cape Town, she is still struggling to register her daughter.
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July 04, 2025
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Billionaires, Trump and the big political pivot
As Trump’s power grows, tech elites must choose: stand by principles or shift towards profit-friendly policies with fewer regulations. By Steven Boykey Sidley
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July 04, 2025
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Death doulas and their lessons in the sacred art of letting go
On Thursday last week, while driving home from dinner with friends, I tuned in to a radio programme in which the hosts were having an interview with a death doula.
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July 04, 2025
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Crypto can play a role in the virtual and physical property game
Don't worry, I'm not here to sell you non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Mostly because I am still wrapping my head around a useful, responsible implementation for them, but also because it would be against Daily Maverick and my ethics policy.
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July 04, 2025
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Swamped? You have yourself - and big tech - to blame
Apps can tell us everything about our health, but switching them off can make us feel better
3 min |
July 04, 2025
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Tour de France looks set to be epic showdown
Tadej Pogačar is the man to beat, but Jonas Vingegaard's form and firepower could deliver a cycling clash for the ages over the next three weeks. By Craig Ray
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July 04, 2025
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SA's poor prop up the rich as genuine redress remains elusive
The country's economic crisis didn't begin with the latest austerity Budget. It is rooted in decades of political consensus on neoliberalism - and 'black empowerment' that has come to benefit only the rich.
6 min |
July 04, 2025
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Sunny SA's rooftops have plenty of space to power up the grid
Solar panels on existing public and commercial buildings could pump 12GW back into our electricity system, enough to power six million homes a year. But first we need solid regulations.
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July 04, 2025
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Is a lower inflation target really worth the political fallout?
The South African Reserve Bank's push to revise the rate downwards might be missing the point entirely
3 min |
July 04, 2025
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Young savers win the long game
Teaching young people to save early helps set them up for financial freedom later in life. By Neesa Moodley
3 min |
July 04, 2025
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La Ronde finds something new in our blasé old world
A young and energetic cast puts a fresh spin on a play that once caused riots. The result is a modern, hot, funny take on sex as a commodity in the never-ending game of human intercourse
4 min |
July 04, 2025
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Hitting the right notes at the 2025 National Arts Festival
Standard Bank Young Artist award recipients in the jazz and music categories are set to give attendees an immersive South African experience
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June 27, 2025
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If the world now seems like a very dangerous place, that's because it is
I hope I'm not the only one who feels the world is incredibly uncertain at the moment. I almost feel less certain than I did during Covid. At least then I felt that we were all facing the same problem.
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