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Behind Dion George's sacking
The move to oust the environment minister is not about his performance. Instead, it smacks of South Africa's National Elephant Heritage Strategy being hijacked to suit wildlife breeders.
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November 14, 2025
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Why we need more men in the mental health profession
Despite the crisis in male mental health, fewer men are entering the field of psychology. Therapy therefore risks losing voices that help other men find words for the pain they've never spoken of
5 min |
November 14, 2025
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Finance ministry upbeat about stability, debt and accountability
Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, 12 November, Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen noted that South Africa’s economic outlook was on an upward trend as the government was meeting its fiscal targets and economic growth of 1.8% per year was expected over the next three years.
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November 14, 2025
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Young' wizards outstrip the market in 2025 JSE Investment Challenge
Top school and university teams beat the market's 23% gain as 66,000 youngsters get risk-free investing practice. By Jamie Benjamin
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November 14, 2025
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Zuma's MK party is imploding
Zuma's uMkhonto Wesizwe party is in debt and riddled with factionalism and chaos. By Marianne Thamm
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November 14, 2025
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A coordinated national response underpins new anti-gang plan
The mass shootings of young people in impoverished areas and targeted assassinations of professionals are becoming all too frequent.
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November 14, 2025
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Flawed facilities let Eastern Cape youth athletes down
Poor standards in stadiums mean talented young athletes' record-setting achievements cannot be officially recognised.
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November 14, 2025
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Proteas' WTC ambitions hang on winning against the very best opposition
South Africa's task in India is their toughest in two years, but a victory is crucial for their hopes in the World Test Championship. By Keanan Hemmonsbey
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November 14, 2025
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Plastics pollution requires laws similar to those that curb smoking
We're ingesting toxic plastics to the point where it's becoming a public health concern.
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November 14, 2025
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Zuma-Traoré meeting fuels authoritarianism fears in SA
The meeting between the former president and the Burkinabé leader offers a warning for SA's democracy, which is showing signs of fatigue as conditions grow ripe for authoritarian ideas to flourish. By Kyle Findlay
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November 14, 2025
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What Prosus and Lesaka tell us about the JSE's platform future
The tale of two platform businesses on a stock exchange that's not exactly crowded by these tech companies
3 min |
November 14, 2025
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The fine line between risk and prudence
Knowing when to push on and when to pause is key
3 min |
November 14, 2025
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Gambling's old guard wants to curb online enthusiasm
The legacy bookmakers are furious about all the illegal online activity and want the government to crack down - to protect South Africans, of course
5 min |
November 14, 2025
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Faultlines of patriarchy in SA's judiciary laid bare for all to see
When those entrusted with overseeing justice indulge in the language of patriarchy, they betray both law and conscience.
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November 14, 2025
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is arrested over Kenya murder
It was also reported that senior officers at Batuk were aware of the killing.
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November 14, 2025
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Global peace is a house of cards
A House of Dynamite shows the fragility of a world where nuclear weapons remain at hand. By Sandra Visser
3 min |
November 14, 2025
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Cash-starved and on the ropes:
Eighteen months after securing 58 seats in Parliament to become South Africa's official opposition, Jacob
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November 14, 2025
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The elephant(s) in the room:
The rapid growth of these giants has sparked debate over population control measures.
3 min |
November 14, 2025
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Nieu-Bethesda's beloved dam mannequin does a disappearing act
Residents of Nieu-Bethesda in the Karoo are beside themselves with worry after their beloved Beverly, an art installation, was stolen from her farm dam on the Doornberg road.
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November 14, 2025
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Shelby Oaks is a promising horror driven by smart choices
When a horror movie is bad, it can be catastrophically bad. Good horror can either be great or just plain good, with originality, fear factor and execution sustaining its watchability.
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November 14, 2025
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Artist Reshada Crouse faces the devil – and finds her muse
Her encounter with Goya's monstrous Saturn at the Prado sparks a lifelong meditation on art, evil and what it means to create. By Richard Jurgens
3 min |
November 14, 2025
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Sisterhood and self-care: Ama Qamata's secrets to success
The accomplished actress, producer and brand ambassador explains how she lives a fulfilling life as she details how sticking to her vision has served her so well
4 min |
November 07, 2025
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Why the Congo Basin is at a critical climate crossroads
Once overlooked in global climate science, this ecological region is now being thrust into the spotlight by conservationists who warn that this beating heart of Africa is in grave trouble
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November 07, 2025
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Ancient echoes of the |xam live on in the modern people of the Karoo
Forgotten but not gone, the hunter-gatherers never truly disappeared. They went underground, and their stories survive. By Don Pinnock
3 min |
November 07, 2025
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Roger Bourgarel's 1971 rugby tour broke apartheid barriers
The former French wing recently returned to South Africa for the first time since that historic tour, this time for the filming of a documentary about his remarkable life and rugby career. By Yanga Sibembe
5 min |
November 07, 2025
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Gaza aid restricted as Netanyahu admits to paying rival gangs
Critical assistance remains out of reach and reports suggest that the Israeli leader has endorsed groups seizing relief supplies, worsening the hardships for people already living under dire conditions.
4 min |
November 07, 2025
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Make finances simple for your surviving spouse
Many households have one partner who naturally takes charge of the money. They manage the investments and ensure that everything runs smoothly. The other partner may be less involved or even completely uninterested in the financial side of life.
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November 07, 2025
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with his moveable African feast
My adventures in Boston continued with Sandile and the couple managing the tour, freelancers Alexei Mejouev and Maggie McCullough.
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November 07, 2025
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Clicks, trust and the battle for the hearts of SA's online shoppers
Foreign giants threatened to dominate the market, but South African platforms prove that trust and local know-how matter more than scale. By Kara le Roux
4 min |
November 07, 2025
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ROYAL INITIATIVE BACKS BRAZIL'S FOREST PROTECTORS
Britain’s Prince William has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
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