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BOTOX UNDER BURQAS Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan

DECKED out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler, and hair transplants reign.

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September 27, 2025

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LGBTQ activist’s insights from his solo global travels

FOR MANY, the idea of travelling alone can evoke a sense of uncertainty and fear.

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September 27, 2025

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From lineouts to flyhalves: Where Boks and Pumas could win the Test

THE stage is set for a highly entertaining and bruising battle in Durban this afternoon as the Springboks and Argentina clash in the first of their two-Test Rugby Championship encounters.

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September 27, 2025

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Docuseries ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ reveals the real story behind the headlines

CHARLIE Sheen is making headlines again, not for a new project, but for an impactful documentary called aka Charlie Sheen.

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September 27, 2025

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Tiwa Savage sparks backlash after apologising for Tyla

NIGERIAN star Tiwa Savage has sparked conversation after she weighed in on Tyla’s ongoing \"coloured” identity controversy during an interview on The Breakfast Club.

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September 27, 2025
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The evolution of SA currency: a journey through history

FROM presidents to springboks, South Africa’s currency charts a journey through power, pride, and identity.

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September 27, 2025

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Heritage of diversity must shape common identity: academics

BUILDING a shared South African common identity, often referred to as a 'civic nationalism', must involve economic redress, tackling racism, and a rebalance of apartheid-inherited power relations.

5 min  |

September 27, 2025
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The hell of being gay in Turkmenistan

PERSECUTION AND THREATS

5 min  |

September 27, 2025

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Universities SA tackles post-school pathways

AS 2025 enters its final quarter, public universities are preparing for yet another challenging admissions season in 2026.

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September 27, 2025
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Tlale to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

THE World Fashion Awards have announced the launch of the first annual South Africa Fashion Awards, where the local fashion industry will be honoured.

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September 27, 2025
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U9X electric production hypercar breaks speed record at 496.22km/h

YANGWANG, the luxury sub-brand of BYD, has set a new global production-car top-speed record of 496.22km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany.

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September 27, 2025
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Kolisi hungry for more as Boks switch to knockout mode for Argentina challenge

SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi cut to the chase in his customary pre-match press conference when he stated that his team had switched to knockout mode for today’s crunch clash with Argentina in Durban.

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September 27, 2025

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Oh, the places you'll go!

I WAS EAVESDROPPING on a conversation on a plane heading to Harare earlier this week.

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September 27, 2025

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EU in talks over €140bn Ukraine loan

EU COUNTRIES yesterday kicked off discussions on a potential new €140-billion (R2.8 trillion) loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian central bank assets.

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September 27, 2025
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Your ultimate guide to the most memorable digital-detox holidays

IN OUR fast-paced digital world, many people are seeking a break from the constant barrage of notifications, emails and social media updates.

3 min  |

September 27, 2025

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Global dialogue on AI governance launched at UN

THE Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance was launched at the UN this week.

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September 27, 2025

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Joy of Jazz brings together world’s finest jazz talents

THE Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival has lit up Johannesburg, bringing world-class performances and a vibrant cultural experience to South African jazz lovers.

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September 27, 2025
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TODDLER RAPED, STABBED AND LEFT FOR DEAD

Suspect is a once-trusted family friend who often babysat

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September 20, 2025

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Effective onboarding matters

EMPLOYEE onboarding is an essential part of the employee experience, and it’s a process that should be done with care and attention.

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September 20, 2025
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BYOD work practices expose cybersecurity risks

UP to 84% of organisations globally employ “bring your own device” (BYOD) practices in some form, but only half of them officially allow it, according to a recent report.

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September 20, 2025

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Press 9 for pure frustration

DID you know that Eskom has done away with in-person service centres? You can only try to fix problems with your electricity by calling a call centre.

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September 20, 2025

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Research highlights educational progress

NEW research from education nonprofit Funda Wande, in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Education, reveals significant improvements in literacy and numeracy skills among Foundation Phase learners across 30 schools in Limpopo province.

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September 20, 2025
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Fashion’s storytelling to interiors comes to Mount Nelson

ACCLAIMED fashion designer Thebe Magugu will extend his creative vision beyond the runway this December, unveiling his first-ever interior design project at the legendary Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.

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September 20, 2025
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Real Madrid aiming to stay perfect against impressive Espanyol

REAL Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run today in La Liga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun the season in impressive form.

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September 20, 2025

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‘I’m not here to replace people’ AI minister speaks to parliament

ALBANIA'S new Al-generated minister addressed parliament for the first time on Thursday, defending its role as \"not here to replace people, but to help them\".

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September 20, 2025

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Teacher recognised as contributing composer to Grammy-winning album

MONDE Msutwana, a dedicated music teacher at Reddford House The Hills in Pretoria, has achieved a remarkable career milestone, recognised as a contributing composer on the Grammy-award-winning album Alkebulan II.

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September 20, 2025

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Will Red Bull and Ferrari's upgrades be enough?

THE Formula 1 circus arrived in Baku this weekend with an intriguing subplot: can Red Bull and Ferrari's latest round of upgrades derail McLaren’s charge toward the Constructors’ Championship?

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September 20, 2025
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Financial advice, AI and the human touch

ABOUT a decade ago, the financial services world was abuzz with the concept of robo-advice — financial advice provided by a “bot” on an online platform.

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September 20, 2025

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Justice: key to lasting global peace

THE International Day of Peace, marked annually on September 21, is a reminder of the major role that worldwide application of justice can play in the attainment of lasting global peace.

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September 20, 2025

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Understanding the gender pay gap: a call for equality

IT SAYS a lot about global gender inequality that the world still needs an Equal Pay Day, a date set aside each year to highlight how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned the year before.

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September 20, 2025