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Hout Bay mussels tainted with
University scientists discover that waterways in the seaside suburb of Cape Town are contaminated with
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August 22, 2025
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Five agents of change
From state institutions to business and civil society, leaders share h
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August 22, 2025
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The downside of SA democracy: indefinite economic stagnation
Mineral wealth made development lopsided, and democracy has created new problems.
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August 15, 2025
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'Giving up isn't an option' – deliver the SA that we deserve,
Charity founder Imtiaz Sooliman and fellow Eminent Persons Group members urge South Africans to look beyond cynicism, saying the talks could be a turning point. By Nonkululeko Njilo and Victoria O'Regan
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August 15, 2025
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Whisky born from lockdown and local liquor industry's ills
A chance to taste an inventive whisky and discover its story leads to insight into the problems facing small breweries in South Africa. By Lindsey Schutters
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August 15, 2025
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Farmers come to the rescue as closed road kills their town
In the Karoo town of Middelburg, the main access road has been closed on and off for more than a year, forcing frustrated locals to act.
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August 15, 2025
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Digital trade protocol for Africa as a whole must be prioritised
Close to 40 heads of state have signed a draft convention, but its implementation still faces significant hurdles. By Franziska Sucker
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August 15, 2025
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Wallabies-Lions series reignites concussion and player safety debate
Several incidents during the recent three-Test series have renewed the focus on the welfare of players and the rules that can help to safeguard it. By Craig Ray
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August 15, 2025
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Kefilwe Bopape bridges the gap between matric and university
In Hammanskraal, where career guidance and academic support are sorely lacking, a young woman and her team are showing high school learners how to go about securing a better future.
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August 15, 2025
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Rugby Championship 2025 will be the Springboks' Everest. Can they scale it?
The Boks look set for their most challenging campaign in the tournament yet, but they have reason to believe they can achieve at least two of their biggest goals
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August 15, 2025
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Diversifying export markets applies to SA’s agriculture too
We do not emphasise enough the critical role of exports in driving SA’s agricultural growth. If one looks at the past three decades, this sector has more than doubled in value and volume.
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August 15, 2025
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Middle powers will have to broker a new world order
As the world stares down a vortex of geopolitical instability, the challenge facing South Africa during its presidency of the G20 is not simply one of technical diplomacy. It is existential; the future of multilateralism is at stake.
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August 15, 2025
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Israel says Gazans can leave, critics must open their doors
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea — also floated by US President Donald Trump - that Palestinians should leave the enclave housing more than two million people after nearly two years of conflict.
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August 15, 2025
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Dying without a will: turmoil of legal rows over 'family homes'
When you die without a legal document designating who should inherit a property, a South African law divides it among family members in different percentages, which often causes major disputes. By David Dickinson
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August 15, 2025
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conflict in venerable Cyprus
Khi Muage
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August 15, 2025
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Using extra money smartly can maximise your retirement funds
My spouse has no pension or retirement fund. He has just sold a property and now has a few million rand in the bank. Can we put that into my pension or retirement annuity to boost our retirement income? I'm retiring in three years.
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August 15, 2025
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Religion of the algorithm rises as chatbots pretend to be Jesus
Thousands are flocking to apps and websites to talk to 'Jesus' - and companies profit. By Anné H Verhoef
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August 15, 2025
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Countering WhatsApp's threats to security in the workplace
The omnipresent app is convenient, but it doesn't have business-level safety controls. By Lisakanya Venna
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August 15, 2025
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Rolex: deliciously nutritious Ugandan street food to feast on
Say 'rolled eggs' fast. You've got it: rolex, a roti and egg extravaganza filled with uber healthy amaranth, sesame seeds and much more.
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August 15, 2025
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Trump's tariff revenue surges but US deficit still grows
The US government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291-billion despite a $21-billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Outlays grew faster than receipts, the Treasury said.
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August 15, 2025
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National Dialogue could say process leaders
Former politician and Codesa negotiator Roelf Meyer has insisted that everyone must be allowed to speak freely, even if it means criticising politicians or government.
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August 15, 2025
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Walking past history and lines of
More than just spectacular beaches, the Mediterranean island offers a window into a long and storied time, along with some scars from more recent clashes. One way to really experience the texture of this special place is to hike it, crossing lush mountains, meeting locals and tasting its unique flavours. By Angus Begg
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August 15, 2025
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How mining fuels Congo conflict
M23 rebels are in control of the lucrative coltan mines in eastern DRC, perpetuating violence, exploiting workers and enticing foreign investors as fragile peace talks unfold.
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August 15, 2025
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Alan Knott-Craig bets on high-density fibre success
His latest telecoms move is connecting townships with world-class fibre internet. By Lindsey Schutters
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August 15, 2025
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo at 56: the harmony of change
The multi-award-winning and iconic ensemble's collaboration with Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza is yet another reminder of their timelessness
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August 15, 2025
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Poor comrades, damned if they don't declare, derided if they do
So what if King Paul has several homes, or at least access to them? Sharing the family kraal is African culture
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August 15, 2025
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More banks to offer ID service
The Department of Home Affairs is going digital and making life easier for citizens.
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August 15, 2025
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Translocated cheetahs find their feet in Mozambique
Two separate groups of adult South African cheetahs have now found a new home in a vast conservancy in Tete province, and they've been hunting, roaming - and making romantic overtures
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August 15, 2025
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The Bananafication of America
A bunch of economic pressures, from slow jobs growth to rising inflation, is testing the US's resilience
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August 15, 2025
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MI Cape Town's Rashid Khan: from refugee to leg-spin superstar
The Afghanistan T201 captain, who lived as a refugee in Pakistan in his formative years, is a global cricket sensation these days. By Keanan Hemmonsbey
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