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Mandela has bequeathed us the
The time when the ANC or any politician can claim to honour the spirit of the father of our nation is long gone.
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July 18, 2025
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So watt now? Johannesburg power crisis
Load shedding may have eased, but the city is having a power meltdown with nearly 100,000 breaking point. By Ferial Haffajee
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July 18, 2025
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Club World Cup won over some, but it remains a divisive topic
Player welfare remains a major talking point after the first edition of Fifa's global club tournament, which concluded in the US this month.
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July 18, 2025
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SA fights Google's AI overviews, which steals journalists' work
The Competition Commission has ordered the US multinational to allow new publishers to opt out of having their work stolen, but also to allow them to remain on Google Search. This is a world first. By Rosa Curling
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July 18, 2025
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Rassie Erasmus once again tests the limits of rugby's laws
The Springboks' latest match against Italy featured a tactic that blurred the line between smart play and unsportsmanlike conduct. By Craig Ray
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July 18, 2025
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Scientists see what artists always have: colour is illusive
Our perceptual experience is created through an interaction between matter, context and mind
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July 18, 2025
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Sweet treats under siege as cocoa prices soar globally
Climate shocks, crop disease and a global supply shortage are resulting in South Africans paying up to 40% more for their favourite chocolate bars and slabs
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July 18, 2025
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Heads of State is an old-timey buddy action movie with a funny update
There is much to enjoy in this comedy that has its stereotypes, but manages to avoid the pitfalls that would make it feel outdated.
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July 18, 2025
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Competition or collaboration?
China says it wants to work with South African businesses that produce textiles and clothing. By Kara le Roux
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July 18, 2025
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A smart way to cut estate duty without triggering unnecessary tax
My father is a widower and has just been diagnosed with cancer.
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July 18, 2025
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Stay safe this tax filing season
Auto-assessments have started - and so have scams. Here's what to watch out for.
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July 18, 2025
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What would you do if you were Madiba?
For Mandela Day, we asked ordinary South Africans for their views on how the late, great president might tackle the many problems facing the country today
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July 18, 2025
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Going back to basics in schools
Schools must teach fundamental skills and provide safe, supportive learning spaces.
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July 11, 2025
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Samsung gambles on its slimmer but costlier new foldable phones
Yet analysts predict foldable smartphones will remain a niche segment, now accounting for just 1.5% of the market. By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang
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July 11, 2025
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Life Esidimeni families still await justice, as NPA weighs options
Nine years on, the victims' loved ones continue to push for criminal accountability.
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July 11, 2025
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'White gold' rush on KZN South
As prospectors chase lithium riches in the seaside town of uMzumbe, promises of potential employment and development clash with fears of noise, pollution and the long-term costs of mining expansion.
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July 11, 2025
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Cosmic romp Elio may lack originality but makes up for it in heart
The story is predictable and the visual identity a little overblown, but Pixar's latest release is still well worth a watch - if only for its love of space. By Sam Spiller
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July 11, 2025
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Komani residents ask ConCourt to dissolve municipal council
Residents of the Eastern Cape town are asking the Constitutional Court to intervene in the Enoch Mgijima council's administration over persistent service delivery breakdowns and financial woes.
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July 11, 2025
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People love a good conspiracy
These theories blend fact-twisting, grievance and sometimes plain intellectual laziness.
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July 11, 2025
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Coast brings jobs, risks and fears
\"Tranquillity\" and \"progress\" are both loaded, relative terms, shaped by the perceptions of the various parties who stand to win or lose from a particular situation.
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July 11, 2025
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Trauma is in your DNA, but early biological imprints can be changed
Though your environment affects your genes, the outcome is not permanent.
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July 11, 2025
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The lost art of sharing sounds
Before the Walkman, we had to listen to other people's music. Now, our tastes are ever narrowing
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July 11, 2025
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Retrenchment is taxing, but plan well and you can avoid disaster
I'm 54 years old and have just been retrenched from the company I joined straight out of university. I had planned to work for another 11 years, so this has really messed up my plans. I am concerned about my financial future. Can you help?
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July 11, 2025
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Hunting sector bag's $2.5bn for SA economy
A new study shows the industry's important economic footprint.
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July 11, 2025
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Trump on a high is a low point
Trump has consolidated his power – and it doesn't spell any good for either the US or the rest of the world
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July 11, 2025
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Terrorism alarm in West Africa
Immediate steps must be taken to combat a worrying rise in terrorist attacks in the region. By Olayinka Ajala
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July 11, 2025
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NSPCA takes aim at the Durban July and cruelty of horse racing
Rein in the Pain, a new campaign to clean up the thoroughbred racing industry, started with a fashion statement that shocked the glamorous guests at South Africa's premier horse race.
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July 11, 2025
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Rituals, the djinn and the wildly un-egg-spected paths to healing
When life feels overwhelming, rituals – whether inherited or improvised - can offer comfort. This story follows an unusual quest to banish a supernatural being with the help of friends and a carton of eggs.
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July 11, 2025
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Banyana Banyana's Amogelang Motau kicks off leadership role
The midfielder's career has been on an upward trajectory over the past year, from an international move to being named Banyana Banyana co-captain for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. By Yanga Sibembe
4 min |
July 11, 2025
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Is Mulder's decision to let legends lie an admirable act of sportsmanship or folly?
Wiaan Mulder's decision to declare with his own score on 367 not out in the second Test against Zimbabwe seemed to be a selfless act. But was it wise?
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