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Recognising Table Mountain as a 'living' entity
A project driven by some of South Africa's most respected lawyers, activists and healers is aiming to get the mountain legal personhood status.
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May 02, 2025
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Resilience and solidarity during fast-moving, terrifying Cape fire
As firefighters fought the flames that threatened homes near Table Mountain National Park, emergency services and residents united to evacuate the vulnerable and support one another.
5 min |
May 02, 2025
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Bloem centre is empowering young people to build their own businesses
The 56 Tambo community centre offers projects such as business incubation, monthly markets and community-building initiatives.
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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Scientists have found a potential sign of life on a distant planet
Though astronomers cannot be sure yet and will have to conduct further tests, there is much excitement about the discovery of a gas that, on Earth, is mostly produced by living organisms.
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May 02, 2025
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JK Rowling's court victory in the UK brings out Republican tendencies in Tannie Helen
The DA's federal council chairwoman - no gender-neutrality here, please - gives her odious take on what women are, or aren't
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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Biles reaches new heights, but her future is still up in the air
Despite winning the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award in April for a record fourth time, gymnast Simone Biles has yet to decide if she will compete at another Olympics.
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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Fitzpatrick lauds decision to renew Boks and All Blacks rivalry
In a huge boost for a struggling game, the Boks and the All Blacks will resume full tours in 2026. By Craig Ray
5 min |
May 02, 2025
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Hugo and Sekoto on the beauty of work
An exhibition of Lena Hugo and Gerard Sekoto's art captures the life of labour.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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It's all fake: nano-influencers and paid campaigns
Social media influencers are taking over South Africa's online political discourse - and Daily Maverick investigations have found that money appears to be changing hands.
6 min |
May 02, 2025
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Golden oldies: 70 is the new 50 – so get up and on with it
Gone are saggy grans and gramps. Baby boomers are learning, having love affairs and wearing yoga pants
5 min |
May 02, 2025
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In just 100 days, Trump has overturned the world order
Old alliances are on shaky ground and new ones are being formed as the American president upsets the global system and shoots from the hip, seemingly without considering the consequences. By Reuters
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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From VAT fiasco to fiscal focus
Need a little cheering up? Here are a few positive things we can take from the recent Budget debacle
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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Seeing value in red and doing the grind pay off in a big way
What do you get when you grind rooibos tea and put it through an espresso machine? Red Espresso, a proudly South African company that's been making a splash in markets locally and internationally
5 min |
May 02, 2025
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Sadly, the will to live - and live well - isn't always ours to choose
Life expectancy in any given country says a lot about how its society values, supports and nurtures its people
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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paid campaigns
Deputy President Paul Mashatile “soft launched” his campaign to be ANC president on Tuesday, 22 April, at a commemorative Soweto gathering to honour uMkhonto weSizwe combatants.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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fast-moving, terrifying Cape fire
The SPCA’s wildlife unit continues to find dead slower-moving species like tortoises and snakes, as well as other ground species like nesting birds burned in the blaze, but it was able to rescue a porcupine.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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Smart ways to outsmart rising subscriptions
Here's how to get on top of them before they blow your budget. By Neesa Moodley
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Teamwork, tenacity and experience prove to be seeds of success
The JSE has revealed the March winners of its 2025 Investment Challenge.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
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Coach Arne Slot has the perfect platform to build a lethal Liverpool
Despite some detractors trying to dilute Arne Slot's role in Liverpool's league success, he was an important component of it.
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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Ground control to Icasa: space has enough internet cowboys
The regulatory body faces a tricky balancing act: expanding connectivity and facilitating technological innovation while protecting SA's scientific assets, ensuring fair competition and more.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Why the Boks won't pin all their hopes on a single flyhalf
Feinberg-Mngomezulu's sparkling performances for the Stormers have reignited the flyhalf debate - but closer analysis shows why SA will need more than one outstanding No 10
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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Terrible murders brought to life
True-crime series Niggies tells the story of the rape and murder of two 12-year-olds in 1966 Free State. It's excellent, if harrowing, viewing. By Marianne Thamm
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Clay pot bought at a bargain price begs for a kingklip curry
A fish curry cooked in a clay pot is wonderfully satisfying. If you don't own one, you need to make a really lucky score at a second-hand store, like I did I spotted it from the other side of the room at More4Less in Cradock: a fish-shaped terracotta clay cooking pot.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
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Real-time Iraqi war film delivers harrowing, unflinching action
Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland team up for Warfare, a visceral look at a single 2006 operation in Iraq. Though emotionally aloof, the gore-filled film is technically exceptional.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Shark Spotters takes on task of managing pesky baboons
The organisation is using a holistic approach to prevent human-wildlife conflict in Cape Town
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Top 10 priorities to make South African schools more effective
The education budget has finally been set, and though some of it focuses on the right things, there is still much that can be done to improve the situation for our learners. By Michael Le Cordeur
5 min |
May 02, 2025
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Markets bounce back, but things will never be the same again
The tumult of April took a toll on global markets. They've mostly recovered, but the volatility isn't sustainable
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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McKinsey's hand in State Capture exposes corporate lies and greed
The company helped bleed state-owned enterprises dry, even though red flags were raised. Short-term gain trumped ethical concerns.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
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Treasury scrambles to salvage Budget ahead of new deadline
After the U-turn on VAT, a legal blow and chaos in the coalition government, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana insists the third Budget version will be 'credible'. The markets are watching. By Yeshiel Panchia
4 min |
May 02, 2025
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A whole world comes alive in Ivan Mazuze's take on music from Africa
The acclaimed saxophonist's latest offering, Penuka, exposes the depth of global influence and exchange of African culture through music
4 min |