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Novelist in love with Joburg trawls its dark underbelly
Angela Makholwa's writing is rooted in recognisable Joburg life, with its relentless pulse, and her books unfold against the backdrop of a metropolis that hardly sleeps. By Reitumetse Pilane
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February 27, 2026
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Humanising history: museum theatre gets kids to care about past
Students learn about history by watching and even participating in the performance. By Stephanie Jenkins
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February 27, 2026
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Derby days will define URC fate of South African teams
The Sharks, Stormers, Bulls and Lions face high-stakes derbies in which log points, home playoffs and United Rugby Championship survival are hanging in the balance
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February 27, 2026
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Crossing False Bay twice is two swimmers' final endurance test
Over the past two years, Pretoria Boys High alumni Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther have tackled tough and technical open-water swims to raise money for scholarships and inspire others. By Annemieke Thomaidis
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February 27, 2026
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Britain's decade of self-harm: some lessons for South Africans
Britain's past 10 years of political upheaval and economic underperformance offer an important perspective on the fragility of institutions and the illusion of certainty
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February 27, 2026
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Deployment of SANDF will not solve gangsterism on Cape Flats
President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcements to end foreign commitments and expand internal operations underscore an overstretched and underfunded organisation rotting from the outside in.
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February 27, 2026
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Holding social media platforms to account has become critical
When Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stood at the World Government Summit in Dubai and said social media had become \"a failed state, a place where laws are ignored and crime is endured\", he was being accurate.
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February 27, 2026
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Roedean-King David row: a dialogue for the kids should have been facilitated
A dispute between two of Johannesburg's most prestigious religious private schools ended with Roedean's principal and its board chair resigning after a controversy over their school's failure to honour a tennis fixture against King David Linksfield.
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February 27, 2026
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Orca pod returns to Algoa Bay
Seven of these magnificent marine mammals were spotted off Gqeberha, and experts confirmed that this group is known to frequent South Africa's south coast, where they can prey on dolphins. By Kyran Blaauw
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February 27, 2026
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The deal machine hums to life
Mergers and acquisitions are back in focus with some significant deals being announced. But will they unlock true value or lead to pitfalls? The jury is still out
4 min |
February 27, 2026
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How modern endowment policies can make tax and estate sense
For many South Africans, endowments still carry the memory of expensive life policies sold as “investments” with glossy brochures, large upfront commissions and disappointing outcomes.
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February 27, 2026
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A world treasure: insights on Cape Town's wildflowers
A checklist first published in 1950 has been updated to reflect what's happening to the flora. By Dian Spear, Nicola van Wilgen-Bredenkamp, Patricia Holmes, Ronell R Klopper and Tony Rebelo
4 min |
February 27, 2026
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Sharks adopt a more focused plan to handle a demanding rugby calendar
JP Pietersen's leadership has coincided with a cultural change and improved results for the Sharks after a challenging start to the season. By Craig Ray
5 min |
February 27, 2026
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Bellarmine Mugabe unlikely to get immunity like his mother did
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, a son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been spending another week in custody after the postponement of his bail hearing on Monday, 23 February, at the Alexandra magistrates' court.
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February 27, 2026
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A book for each occasion, from haunting reads to practical help
These four books - three of them by South African authors - will leave readers satisfied, whether they're looking for a beautifully written tale that refuses to let go or well-grounded financial advice. By Joy Watson
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February 27, 2026
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Enhanced Games reveals fault lines in safety culture of sport
Performance-enhancing drugs highlight the hypocrisy surrounding acceptable athlete risks.
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February 27, 2026
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Extremists in Israel demand death penalty for Palestinians
A proposed bill that is being debated in the Knesset has support across political parties. By Mel Frykberg
3 min |
February 27, 2026
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Elephants aren't the ecological
For fear of damage to woodlands and savannah by the herds, extreme measures such as culling are often
2 min |
February 27, 2026
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How community refill stores are fighting waste and high prices
Weigh-and-pay hubs reduce waste while helping consumers to afford daily essentials.
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February 27, 2026
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Jesse Jackson's 'extraordinary American pilgrimage' has ended
The reverend took over the reins from his mentor, Martin Luther King Jnr, to become one of the most prominent black figures in the fight for social justice in the US as well as globally.
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February 27, 2026
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Exorbitant remuneration for CEOs has become indefensible
Amid growing inequality, what some bosses earn can't morally be justified.
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February 27, 2026
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How our hard-earned tax bucks are being spent by government
Changes in taxes, levies and social grants in the Budget show how government policy will affect ordinary people as they influence public services and determine how resources are distributed. By Kara le Roux
3 min |
February 27, 2026
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Matt Shumer's take on Al has us wondering if the end is nigh
New artificial intelligence models prompted an expert to write a despairing essay that went viral
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February 27, 2026
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Non-negotiable in SA budgets: school fees, shelter and savings
These are the top three priorities for many South Africans, according to a recent survey.
2 min |
February 27, 2026
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Calling Trump a baby is an insult to children, and it's dangerous
Psychologist Mark Tomlinson contends that children are more empathetic and sensitive to ridicule than DOnald Trump, who exhibits lack of an internal world
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February 27, 2026
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Dark humour and great cast makes The 'Burbs ideal for binge-watching
Razor-sharp dialogue and excellent comedic timing make up for the narrative failings of this eight-part mystery for adults set in the suburbs. By Noelle Adams
3 min |
February 27, 2026
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Promised land of dignity for all sinks under political expedience
Three decades into our democratic constitutional order, South Africa faces a reckoning.
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February 27, 2026
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Bracket creep relief is tempered by rises in fuel levy and sin taxes
Households received a measure of respite with tax credits for medical aid and pension being increased, and a few other adjustments too. By Neesa Moodley
3 min |
February 27, 2026
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Rooibos exports soar even as global warming stresses farmers
One of the country's most important heritage products is navigating an interesting time as export numbers reach an all-time high, but the sole place where it grows is getting hotter and drier.
3 min |
February 27, 2026
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BLAMING POLITICIANS AND BIG BUSINESS FOR ALL OUR PROBLEMS IS MISGUIDED
We criticise leadership pandering to populist demands — the responsible politicians versus the populists.
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