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There is no retirement age for clinical wisdom of doctors
South Africa needs shared stewardship between the government and the growing cohort of retired clinical managers and doctors who can offer their accumulated wisdom and experience
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Trump spurs on Iran protesters
The US president tells Iranians that 'help is on its way', without clarifying.
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Gauteng's matrics beat the odds with commitment and support
Structured interventions throughout the school year went a long way to produce results. By Lerato Mutsila
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Thriving urban farm defies a city that's rotting into ruin
Amid ghastly municipal failure, dignity and purpose can still be cultivated. By Leah Marais
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Kiss of the Spider Woman defies these contradictory times
This movie about trans identity could not have been made in any previous era, and though the Golden Globes snubbed it, it's simply fantastic. By Angelo C Louw
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Human-focused gadgets steal spotlight at CES
This year's Consumer Electronics Show highlighted a clear trend: devices designed for real people outshone Al-powered innovations. By Lindsey Schutters
1 min |
January 16, 2026
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Considering offshore investment amid rand and JSE performance
The rand has improved against the US dollar over the past year.
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January 16, 2026
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A New Year, a fresh start
The New Year brings a renewed sense of excitement and possibility.
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January 16, 2026
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Brooks Koepka returns to PGA, delivering a blow to LIV Golf's ambitions
The defection from Liv Golf by the top-ranked winner of multiple majors marks a serious setback for the breakaway Saudi Arabia-backed tour. By Craig Ray
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January 16, 2026
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the power of this city's stories
The bells of Notre Dame.
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January 16, 2026
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Battle looms over two sites for new nuclear plant on SA's coast
Massive fires sweeping the Western Cape this month have overshadowed another important issue for coastal regions, namely Eskom's environmental impact assessment of two potential sites for a third nuclear power station with a generating capacity of 5,200MW at either Thyspunt on the Eastern Cape coast or Bantamsklip on the Overberg coast.
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January 16, 2026
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Glencore-Rio Tinto is a big deal
The year has barely kicked off and there is already a blockbuster deal on the table making investors salivate. Will it happen or will it fizzle out? Either way, it is going to be a feature of some major headlines this year
2 min |
January 16, 2026
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Break free from the tyranny of the smartphone
There was a moment during our family holiday when someone asked me where my cellphone was.
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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The US is bound to start paying the cost of Trump's imperialism
For now, the US president's aggressive moves to redefine sovereignty and intervention wherever he pleases may seem to render America more powerful, but like the rest of the world, the country will pay the price
4 min |
January 16, 2026
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The weight of this moment on the whole world is undeniable
We are living through a convergence of crises that strain not only our capacity to respond but also our capacity to make sense.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
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Admissions flaws: Gauteng learners left unplaced
Administrative barriers and the absence of clear plans have left thousands of children without placements this academic year. By Faranaaz Veriava
5 min |
January 16, 2026
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Is Siviwe Gwarube up to the task
It is one of the most important ministerial portfolios and no individual has come away from it covered in glory. However, in many respects, the minister seems to be getting several things right.
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Is the fanfare over matric results just the foghorn of the Titanic?
A critic calls the pass rate hullabaloo a tragic masquerade that hides a sinking education system, but the Department of Basic Education counters that almost all education indicators are heading in the right direction
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Spare a thought for the lost generation of men's tennis
Between the reign of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic and the rise of the new kids on the court, Sinner and Alcaraz, a generation of talented players has largely missed out on Grand Slam success
4 min |
January 16, 2026
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relationship with Latin America
In response, the Soviet Union installed nuclear-tipped missiles capable of hitting much of the US from launching pads in Cuba, an action aimed at altering the strategic balance between the two nuclear superpowers and thus a shield for the Castro regime.
5 min |
January 16, 2026
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Like its hero, David is a local record-breaking triumph
From South Africa to the world - SA filmmakers Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes talk about bringing the Old Testament tale of David to the screen as an animated feature film
5 min |
January 16, 2026
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Bok reputations on the line as Champions Cup play-offs loom
SA's top three franchises find themselves in a do-or-die situation ahead of the fourth and final round of the tournament's pool phase, with recent defeats leaving their play-off hopes in jeopardy.
4 min |
January 16, 2026
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Adverse conditions made Cape
Dry, hot weather, strong wind that often changed direction and flammable alien vegetation complicated devastating start to the new year in the Western Cape. Some of these blazes came threateningly close to
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Omnipresent gambling scourge needs to be dismantled urgently
It has finally dawned on the public how pervasive gambling has become in SA, with one alarming report after the other showing the extent of money spent and lost. Now it's time for government action. By Koketso Moeti
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Love, Learn, Play is a simple formula to unlock a fulfilling life
In his new book, former private equity executive and global seeker Akhil Gupta offers a framework for lasting wellbeing. In this extract, we read about how your temperament can influence your happiness
5 min |
January 16, 2026
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It pays to question medical bills
One quick phone call was all it took to slash a healthcare quote.
3 min |
January 16, 2026
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Each SA20 game sparks yet more Proteas selection debate
Selectors have hedged their bets, and some SA20 stars won't be at the T20 World Cup. By Keanan Hemmonsbey
4 min |
January 16, 2026
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of leading SA's basic education?
Gwarube and her department are responsible for policy development, monitoring, the NSC examinations and the National School Nutrition Programme, while provinces are responsible for hiring teachers, building schools and day-to-day implementation.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
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Eastern Cape celebrates its top schools and excellent performers
The Nelson Mandela
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January 16, 2026
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Why humans continue to evolve as conditions around us change
Even though we change our surroundings with ideas and technology, we are still shaped by evolution, adapting over generations to climate, sunlight, foods and diseases that shape our survival.
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