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ANC renewal headache
The ANC’s bid for renewal this week was haunted by allegations of corruption at its national general council (NGC), with the party being forced to defend itself against the deep rot in its ranks.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Bittersweet return to Robben Island
Time stands still on Robben Island.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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More than a festival
Milk + Cookies Music Week returns to South Africa, thus cementing its status as more than a festival through its commitment to local talent and economic support. This year sees the introduction of the second stage, Move Mzansi, powered by Extreme
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Remembering Pops Mohamed
Born Ismail Mohamed-Jan on 10 December 1949 in Benoni, Gauteng, Mohamed’s musical legacy spans over five decades.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Ghost workers haunt Kenyan state
In the corridors of Kenya's civil service, a sinister scandal brews, draining the country's coffers dry.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Pather: a witty wordsmith
The renowned veteran journalist played a decisive role in shaping newsroom transformation
3 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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Batohi under fire
NPA boss defended her decisions while conceding documentation oversights, which she said should not constrain the inquiry
2 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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Rassie is ours, all of ours!
Even the rugby unions who can't stand him, would not blink an eye if they could have him as their coach
6 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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Inside the G20 Animal Farm
African wildlife policy must be led by African scientists and communities, not curated for private facilities an ocean away
4 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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Transform end-of-year spending into an investment starting line for the future
Every December, South Africa shifts into financial high gear, as more money moves through household accounts in a few weeks than at any other time of the year.
2 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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Guns are used in 35% of the murders of women
Women who face domestic gun violence are not being sufficiently protected despite legal provisions, according to a report by the Remove the Trigger campaign.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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DJ Biza letting the music speak after two silent years
Before the hiatus, DJ Biza had already carved a quiet but undeniable space for himself within the Amapiano landscape.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Plan for Funeral. And for Life.
At Sanlam, everything begins with you.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Homegrown Travel Still Powers South Africa's Tourism Recovery
Domestic tourism is still the pulse of South Africa's visitor economy, driving local employment and sustaining the sector through uncertainty.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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ANC must renew now or die
As the ANC gathered this week for its national general council to assess its performance and reflect on the state of the party, the word “renewal” was bandied about on the grounds and along the corridors of the conference centre.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Malawi's bid for modernisation
As China enters a high-tech development era, Malawi positions itself to convert strategic partnership into industrial muscle, clean energy capacity and accountable governance
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M&G 12 December 2025
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How funding apartheid fails young library users
Lack of funds prevent provinces from carrying out their mandate to manage public library services
6 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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Why Having a Funeral Policy is Essential
Planning for the future may not always be comfortable, but having a funeral policy is one of the most responsible financial decisions a person can make.
1 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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New draft fracking rules spark fresh debate
Public comment deadline extended as concerns raised about risks to fragile Karoo Basin
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M&G 12 December 2025
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SA’s most exclusive golf course — by invitation only
Its location adds to the mystery; this is not the kind of place you stumble across on a Sunday drive
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Police fail to seize domestic violence guns
Firearms to be removed.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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A spirit walk with Kelly Khumalo
Rebirth finds Kelly Khumalo singing not for applause, but for the ancestors who guide her sound
5 min |
M&G 12 December 2025
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The new cats'meow
South Africa's new Cats cast learns the brutal beauty behind a musical defined by sweat, stamina and sheer ensemble brilliance
6 min |
M&G 05 December 2025
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Transfer duties breaking SA's property ladder
The transfer duty system is punishing those trying to enter or move through the market
4 min |
M&G 05 December 2025
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Pretoria's creative renaissance
Pretoria has always pulsed with artistic life, its movements shifting with each generation but always grounded in community, creativity, and cultural exchange.
5 min |
M&G 05 December 2025
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African penguins starving
New study finds that some SA populations are estimated to have fallen 95% in only eight years
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M&G 05 December 2025
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Preschoolers falling through the cracks
SA spends just 1.8% of its education budget on ECD: the damage shows
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M&G 05 December 2025
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Problem isn't the players, it's the house
Like many gamblers, South Africa has been slow to admit it has a problem. And like many gambling companies, we're quick to blame the problem on individuals who “play” irresponsibly.
3 min |
M&G 05 December 2025
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Court battle over transformer company's acquisition
Racial 'bias, flawed reasoning' led to Afro-Map's bid being unfairly rejected by business rescue practitioners, claims local firm
5 min |
M&G 05 December 2025
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Vote-buying claims rock ANC conference
The infighting points to internal strife which could hurt the party in the region next year
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