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One Apple Mac held the rainbow together as the apartheid state cracked down
Apple left SA a year after the first computer's release, but during the State of Emergency, one was used to hold the free press fort.
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April 02, 2026
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How to manage retirement income in a falling investment market
I will be retiring at the end of June and I am horrified by what has happened to my retirement funds.
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April 02, 2026
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Grey's danger: patients exposed to life-or-death surgical crisis
Grey's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg cancels surgeries as bureaucratic blunders impede long-overdue replacement of its HVAC system. By Craig Bentley-McKune
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April 02, 2026
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SA boosts coal exports to Israel despite its ICJ case of genocide
Pro-Palestinian group's report criticises South Africa for providing 'material aid' to Israel.
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April 02, 2026
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The US's economic war on Cuba is setting a dangerous precedent
Economic strangulation has crippled the island nation's power, health system and economy, exposing both human suffering and the international community's indifference. By Abel Sithole
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April 02, 2026
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South Africans are leading drone and Al wildlife efforts
Hi-tech tools allow for detailed mapping, monitoring and management of Africa's wildlife species
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April 02, 2026
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School stars in spotlight as rugby festival season begins
The North-South tournament kicks off in Pretoria, signalling the start of a high-stakes season
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March 27, 2026
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Machel is calling for humane leadership in time of fracture
The focus should remain on leadership as a responsibility to human lives. Rather than looking at power over systems, leaders should involve themselves in collaboration across generations
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March 27, 2026
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Trump's trade medicine leaves South Africa with a bitter choice
New trade probes and tariffs by the US could paralyse SA's export economy and force changes to domestic laws. By Victoria O'Regan and Lindsey Schutters
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March 27, 2026
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Weaving his magic: Hoedini's
From dawn until after dark, the determined little yellow weaver worked, sang, dangled and displayed nonstop
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March 27, 2026
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TRUMP'S APPROVAL HITS 36% LOW AS FUEL PRICES SURGE AMID IRAN WAR
A four-day Reuters-Ipsos poll that was completed on Monday, 23 March, showed 36% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's job performance, down from 40% in a similar poll last week.
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March 27, 2026
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Standardised response needed when judges are behaving badly
After many untroubled years, several recent cases have exposed areas of weakness in how South Africa's judicial accountability process functions. Clarity is needed.
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March 27, 2026
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With the world unravelling into madness, all I can do is pray
As war, climate change and economic pressures fuel my anxiety, I rediscover faith and hope that a message of compassion will spread around the globe
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March 27, 2026
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History weighs on the success of
The project works as planned, providing water and revenue, but townships in SA and communities in Lesotho
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March 27, 2026
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I know the significance, says first woman enthroned at Canterbury
Huge moment for the Church of England, says another female bishop as Sarah Mullally becomes the archbishop of Canterbury. By Reuters
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March 27, 2026
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The tiny particles that make up everything in the vast universe
The world is made up of miniscule specks that are much too small for us to see with our eyes. Scientists use physics to study all these little specks and learn how everything in the world works. By Omololu Akin-Ojo
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March 27, 2026
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Computer blues: SA can't hide from the price spikes
Your next upgrade is going to be more expensive than projected, and costs are still going to climb. By Lindsey Schutters
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March 27, 2026
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War unravels years of economic progress in a matter of weeks
Middle East crisis is rapidly pushing markets globally to breaking point, and South Africa will not be spared
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March 27, 2026
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Speak your mind
REBUTTAL: PRAISING PETROLEUM RESOURCES MINISTER GWEDE MANTASHE'S 'I TOLD YOU SO' MOMENT GROSSLY MISLEADS READERS ON ENERGY CRISIS
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March 27, 2026
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Skateistan gives Joburg youth a safe place to belong, and to learn
Making a future through education and creativity is the organisation's core aim. By Bridget Hilton-Barber
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March 27, 2026
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Fertiliser and fuel add to risks for food price outlook in SA, but not all is bad news
As the conflict continues in the Middle East, the farming community in South Africa is increasingly worried about rising input costs, particularly fertiliser and fuel.
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March 27, 2026
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The two countries of the migrant: one exists and one is a memory
Humans, like everything else on this Earth, have always moved; trying to police it is nonsense, as poets know
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March 27, 2026
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T20 leagues ‘pushing cricket towards soccer’s club-centric format’
Highly popular tournaments such as the IPL are remoulding the sport's landscape, including influencing the future shape of international cricket. By Yanga Sibembe
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March 27, 2026
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Ex-cop in case linked to insurance hit murders is back behind bars
Accused's trial is part of investigation into murders committed to cash in on funeral policies.
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March 27, 2026
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While the world watches wars, Cuba faces a siege of its people
In November 2022, I travelled to Cuba with a group of South African social justice leaders.
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March 27, 2026
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French-inspired cuisine in the bushveld, alert to cheeky hungry monkeys
Our boma dinners are usually a highlight for our guests — a magical evening under the African sky, lit by flickering candles and accompanied by the gentle sounds of the bush.
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March 27, 2026
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Hot markets call for cool heads
How the Middle East war is hitting your investment portfolio – and what (not) to do about it. By Neesa Moodley
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March 27, 2026
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Falling fuel revenue drives forecourt reinvention in SA
Nearly half of customers aren't there for petrol, instead buying food and groceries at the stores
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March 27, 2026
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Sunshine Tour and LIV Golf SA should work together in future
The inaugural LIV Golf South Africa tournament was a resounding success.
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March 27, 2026
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Row erupts over use of shark nets near new resort in KZN
The dispute reflects a broader global debate about how societies manage the rare but emotionally powerful risk of shark encounters, especially as coastal tourism expands into marine habitats
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