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Bloemfontein's public assets ought to be attracting visitors
Restaurants in some of the best locations have remained vacant for years because of Mangaung Municipality's chronic lack of proper planning and management, which the city can ill afford
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February 13, 2026
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operation threatening wetlands
'rehabilitation' effort that poses a threat to a Ramsar site in Gauteng.
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February 13, 2026
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Great rotation signals the start of some tough investment choices
After two years of Al mania, investors are rethinking which companies will actually profit from the technology
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February 13, 2026
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Trump's choice for point man in Africa means US interests come first
The choice of Frank Garcia to lead US diplomatic relations in sub-Saharan Africa confirms new focus points in US foreign policy.
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February 13, 2026
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Champion fights the good fight in and outside the boxing ring
Simangele 'Smash' Hadebe takes abused children under her fiercely protective wing. By Thandeka Shabangu
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February 13, 2026
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Competing with massive data
Data centres are set to expand in SA, which raises questions about the sources of their energy and water, their
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February 13, 2026
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Limpopo community rally in their flood-wrecked village
Terrifying amounts of water streamed through Mbaula in Giyani recently when the river beside the village broke its banks as a result of sustained heavy rains. But the residents have vowed to rebuild
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February 13, 2026
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Why John Steenhuisen doesn't really matter in South Africa's long game
There is a great temptation to tie political movements or historical shifts to individuals or personalities.
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February 13, 2026
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SA politics: the next generation
After years of gerontocracy, a new crop of MPs and ministers is redefining accountability, reform and political
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February 13, 2026
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The seismic effect of automation, robots and Al on the mining sector
These trends are about to shake the global economy and will drive demand for the minerals and metals mined worldwide. Copper, especially, is emerging as a key resource for the Al and tech revolution.
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February 13, 2026
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50 remarkable years
As fate had it, the Market Theatre opened its doors just three days after the start of the 16 June Soweto Uprising.
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February 13, 2026
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Time to be realistic about Joburg and what it takes to live here
When I was younger, several people around me would ask when was I going to get on the property ladder.
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February 13, 2026
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How time, consistency and simplicity grow retirement savings
I started my first job after graduating last year.
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February 13, 2026
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Mining's role in green energy creates an efficiency paradox
As the world scrambles for critical minerals, mining companies are chasing the goal to scale production while slashing emissions and waste. The technology exists, but so do the obstacles
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February 13, 2026
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Good time at sea and in the coop
Two food producers, Sea Harvest and Rainbow Chicken, have recently reported an extraordinary upswing in their profitability, essentially because the fixed nature of their costs has given them operating leverage
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February 13, 2026
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Anatomy of a disaster: how SA's systems stalled during the floods
Impact-based warnings were meant to trigger evacuations and the positioning of emergency services, but in many remote villages the message did not translate into action.
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February 13, 2026
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Uncertainty over Wafcon is another sign of disrespect
The confusion about who's hosting the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is another example of how women's soccer is mishandled.
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February 13, 2026
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FlySafair's licence crisis averted
Getting a new owner, Harith General Partners, makes foreign ownership issues go away.
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February 13, 2026
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Tribunal's finding on Judge Mbenenge puts JSC on the spot
His misconduct fell short of impeachment, but the Judicial Service Commission must make hard decisions on sanctions, guided by public confidence and constitutional context. By Alison Tilley and Mbekezeli Benjamin
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February 13, 2026
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Investigation shows mine tailings
Grootvlei mine, which was notoriously asset-stripped in 2010, is back in the spotlight because of a dubious
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February 13, 2026
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One building, two schools may allow mother-tongue learning
The shared-facility model proposes that more than one school can operate from the same physical site, with strict separation of leadership and vision, but shared rules for shared spaces.
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February 13, 2026
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Hop on, hop off, see Jozi's art
A Johannesburg entrepreneur centres the city's art spaces on his tours for the 'culturally curious'
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February 13, 2026
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Six Nations results could shape the Springboks' plans in 2026
Matches in Europe are already offering clues about depth and pressure handling before the South African team returns to the Test stage.
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February 13, 2026
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Swimming SA's statement raises yet more questions
Aquatics federation ducks and dives on crumbling Franschhoek High Performance Centre
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February 13, 2026
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A mindset of service shapes youth into responsible citizens
This week marks 36 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison after serving 27 years for what the apartheid government deemed to be treason.
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February 13, 2026
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Printer's ink on my fingers and
It saddens me to think that my grandchildren, if I ever have grandchildren, will not know the simple pleasure of paging through a newspaper until their fingers are stained with printer's ink. By Marita van der Vyver
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February 13, 2026
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Varsity Cup favours attack with additional rule tweaks in 2026
The tournament's rules have been adjusted with the aim of boosting the try-scoring statistics as well as the spectacle.
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February 13, 2026
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Companies join hands to search for innovative ways to use PGMS
Mining is linked with geology in the public mind.
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February 13, 2026
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Property lessons from readers
Their insights highlight the emotional and financial realities of buying one's first home. By Neesa Moodley
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February 13, 2026
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The violence we fear begins in a boyhood without a dad present
In South Africa, which consistently rates as one of the countries with the highest rates of homicide, only 31.5% of children live with both biological parents. And most absent are the fathers. By Themba Dlamini
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