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How Abdullah Ibrahim became
This is not a conventional obituary, but a memoir of devotion - to the legendary South African pianist, the long-ago politics of youth and the music that helped make sense of becoming an adult. By Bongani Madondo
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June 26, 2026
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Oppressor’s language has been liberated and has a place in SA
Michael le Cordeur argues that South Africa's indigenous languages, including Afrikaans, must be respected
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June 26, 2026
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A timely warning for travellers
Luxury timepieces have become a target for organised criminals at South African airports, prompting police and insurers to urge people to take extra precautions before and during their journeys. By Neesa Moodley
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June 26, 2026
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Main SA ports weather storm of criticism — as they improve
“We've seen an encouraging improvement in the performance of the Port of Durban over the past few years. Compared with previous conditions, operations have stabilised with much lower levels of delay,” Lombaard explained.
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June 26, 2026
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Who are we fooling about what students are learning in schools?
South African learners get through high school despite low academic outcomes in the early grades. New research reveals the mechanisms that keep them moving through the education system.
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June 26, 2026
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Junior Boks face depth test after injuries, suspensions and senior call-ups
The talent pipeline in South African rugby is flowing freely, but for the Junior Springboks it came at the cost of losing two standout players.
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June 26, 2026
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Corridors can reconnect wildlife
Not all islands are surrounded by water. Some are ringed by wheatfields, highways, fences and municipal boundaries. For the creatures trapped inside them, survival depends on connection.
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June 26, 2026
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Who’s behind South Africa’s xenophobic unrest — and who gains?
Politicians have played their part in moving anti-migrant rhetoric from the fringe to the centre of politics. By Victoria O'Regan, Reitumetse Pilane and Salim Nkosi
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June 26, 2026
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Bafana Bafana lifts SA’s mood —
Outside soccer, the world has seen South Africa's growing xenophobia and it has not done the country any
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June 26, 2026
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New tool to see who will sink or swim on Africa’s coasts
Parts of the continent will be lost to a change in sea levels. A climate tool can help with adaptation
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June 26, 2026
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We know who will burn it down, but who will build SA up again?
The destruction of our country and our society is the easy, simplistic part. By Judith February
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June 26, 2026
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The taxes and fees to consider for estate planning
I was told that I need to have cash or a dedicated life insurance policy to pay estate duty when I die. Is this true?
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June 26, 2026
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PERFORMANCE, NOT RACE, DRIVES SUPPORT FOR DA
Response to The DA must move beyond its myopic views and change trajectory, 19 June
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June 26, 2026
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Anti-poaching hero reflects on three decades of security work
Nicky Erasmus's firm kept perlemoen thieves, rhino killers and drug dealers on their toes in Nelson Mandela Bay. Now new opportunities await.
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June 26, 2026
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A short crossing: life along the Xhora River
Residents of Xhora Mouth in the Eastern Cape regularly cross the river by ferry, often paying a small fee to travel between villages.
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June 26, 2026
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Department confirms overhaul of core N4 to N6 qualifications
A shift towards modernising South Africa's curriculum is beginning with immediate effect.
2 min |
June 26, 2026
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Black workers say US farmer pays white SA counterparts more than them
The farmer is being taken to court for unfair labour practices and discrimination. By Marianne Thamm
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June 26, 2026
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England scalp on Boks’ to-do list
Although the importance of the inaugural Nations Championship has been played down, the Springboks will not tolerate a loss in their first match. By Jon Cardinelli
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June 26, 2026
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Why the high and magistrates’ courts should also adopt ‘Justice’ as honorific
Every time a South African advocate rises in the high court, they address the bench as “My Lord” or “My Lady” — and every time they do, they speak the language of a feudal England that has been gone for centuries.
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June 26, 2026
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Many lessons for Ramaphosa in Starmer’s ignominious defeat
Early last month, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a closed caucus of his Labour Party that he would defy clamours from within and outside its ranks to step down.
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June 26, 2026
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Spielberg delivers a lacklustre blockbuster in Disclosure Day
Echoing earlier famous forays into sci-fi, Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated alien flick lacks distinction. It keeps a good pace, but without real heart and direction, it leaves the viewer hungry for more.
3 min |
June 26, 2026
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The mistakes that sealed the fate of Keir Starmer
The former UK prime minister took the fall for some of his Labour government's bad decisions, which made it look out of touch with voters.
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June 26, 2026
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Truck driver appears in court over alleged ‘bridge tannie’ attack
A Durban-based truck driver who tried to cross the historic Smartie Bridge in Nelson Mandela Bay has appeared in court for attempted murder after allegedly trying to drive over one of the landmark’s “feisty tannies” and two police officers when they tried to stop him.
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June 26, 2026
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Knitting needles can be a cure, as grans and Georgian ladies knew
Along with producing useful things, old-fashioned, by-hand hobbies reduce anxiety - just ask a perpetual teeth-grinder who found relief by casting on yarn
4 min |
June 26, 2026
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Williams: We worked so hard ... It took years of sacrifice
Hugo Broos engineered the first knockout round qualification for Bafana Bafana as they finished second behind Mexico in Group A. It was a game that South Africans will never forget
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June 26, 2026
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City improvement districts do
The Wider Maboneng Improvement District operates alongside informal activity to address failing
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June 26, 2026
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The Polygamist: a poisoned story feeds the imperial gaze
Instead of interrogating the ancient practice, the Netflix series appropriates it for stock shock
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June 26, 2026
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Down and up again: SA runner completes his double Comrades
Ultra-runner Donovan Shirley ran 179km in two days as part of his campaign to raise funds and awareness for mental health support.
4 min |
June 26, 2026
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World Cup has much to feel discomfited about in 2026
The political climate in the US as well as many other countries goes against the spirit of the game
3 min |
June 26, 2026
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KAP shows how one can triumph in a cycle, but the win won't be repeated
Industrial group KAP demonstrates why investors remain wary of trusting cyclical upswings rather than the improvements brought on by structural, solid changes
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