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The first people of the forest still hunted
Despite landmark legal rulings and protections, the indigenous Batwa of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo r…
The world is ready for a woman-led UN
As the United Nations edges closer to electing its first female Secretary-General, Africa's failure to nominat…
When papers can't prove you belong
Growing up as a Zimbabwean migrant in South Africa, Kimberly Mabaso reflects on how invisible borders and xeno…
What we say when we think no one is listening
Three decades into democracy, South Africans still retreat into separate racial silences and stereotypes. Matu…
War of words erupts before Bok home Test
A bitter war of words has ignited between the Springboks and All Blacks after Dave Rennie questioned South Afr…
Where women lead, doors open
The inaugural Diplomatic Women's Forum in Pretoria brought together female ambassadors, business leaders, and …
Assistive tech is barrier to access for people with disabilities
Assistive technology is essential for education, employment, and independence, yet millions across South Afric…
Raising better boys
Westonaria-based non-profit ADOPT A SON is redefining masculinity and supporting vulnerable boys through early…
OPEN SECRETS ANALYSIS: Unaccountable 00048: The consultants revolving door — BCG welcomes Bain’s boys
Several former members of the Bain team that worked on the South African Revenue Service (SARS) project during…
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER: International acclaim for Gqeberha author’s screenplay, For the Love of Man
A psychological thriller screenplay, written by a journalist and author from Nelson Mandela Bay, is making wav…
CONSUMER TRENDS: Kasinomics — Competition Commission casts new light on SA’s township economy
There’s a notion that the informal rural and township economy is the most lucrative in the land. This Competit…
Moment of Silence for the Late Sy Lerman
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Sundowns defeat Milford to keep pace with Pirates
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Durban, Stellenbosch fire blanks in Chatsworth
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Efficient Pirates dispatch Kruger in resounding fashion
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Sundowns Survive Arrows Thriller to Reach MTN8 Final on Away Goals
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RUBBER-STAMPED: Zero deviations — the record of Cape Town’s planning tribunal in 1,328 rulings
From 1 July 2025 to 31 July 2026, Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) presided over 1,328 recorded c…
Criminal chrome Part 2: Stainful steel — Illegal chrome mining free-for-all taints the world’s stainless steel value chain
While odourless, at least some stainless steel carries the stench of crime, environmental and community degrad…
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03 Sep 2026 Water shortage ignored? DWS slams Spring Day celebrations
The call comes after videos circulated on social media showing groups of children carrying buckets of water an…
03 Sep 2026 Stock theft fast evolving into organised crime – Agri NW
General manager Naudé Pienaar says stock theft is a growing problem. “People are losing their livelihoods. Whe…
03 Sep 2026 Alleged Emfuleni electricity syndicate mastermind to appear in court
Former municipal service provider Janitha van Reenen, 25, was arrested on Thursday following investigations by…
03 Sep 2026 Search for suspects continues after fatal Flamingo Park filling station shooting
Police were summoned to a shooting incident Tuesday (1/9) at approximately 19:00 on Constantia Road. Upon arri…
Wilgehof-moorde: Vrou kry drie keer lewenslank
Mpheng Anna Ntsoeu (30) is Donderdag (3/9) in die Vrystaatse hooggeregshof in Bloemfontein gevonnis ná haar sk…
‘Irregularities’ exposed as court blocks Matjhabeng’s 25% water tariff hike
The judgment was delivered by Free State High Court judge Ilse van Rhyn on 28 August against Matjhabeng munici…
Emfuleni municipality lost R9.9m due to electricity fraud
This was revealed in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (2/9) when David Senekal, 31, Caroline…
North West murder accused rearrested hours after escaping police custody
Tshepo Lobelo was rearrested on Tuesday (1/9) following a multidisciplinary search operation launched after hi…
03 Sep 2026 Weird Wide Web – Kan ’n nuwe room oormatige sweet iets van die verlede maak?
’n Behandeling genaamd Axhidrox sal na verwagting binne die komende maande beskikbaar word vir duisende pasiën…
03 Sep 2026 Slaaf, baas of spanmaats: Wie doen wat in die huis?
Madeleen Steenkamp en Pulane Nel-Sekepe gesels oor hoe én moderne huishouding se verantwoordelikhede verdeel k…
03 Sep 2026 Uitstalling van ‘klein skatte’ op Klerksdorp wil kuns toegankliker maak
Kunsliefhebbers kan uitsien na ’n unieke kunsavontuur wanneer die B Gallery in Michaelstraat sy Tiny Treasures…
02 Sep 2026 Weird Wide Web – Pizza-grap lei tot arrestasie in identiteitsdiefstal!
Pole se Sentrale Buro vir die Bestryding van Kubermisdaad het onlangs aangekondig dat die 23-jarige man van Sz…
03 Sep 2026 TLU SA bou voort op jong talent, jare lange diens
Die organisasie het tydens sy jaarlikse kongresdinee in Pretoria erkenning gegee aan jong boere, ervare landbo…
03 Sep 2026 Boere pas aan by veranderende omgewing
Veranderende reënval, hoër temperature, verskillende grondtipes en die beskikbaarheid van goeie water beïnvloe…
02 Sep 2026 Muntstukke in fontein help Rome se kwesbaarstes
Die muntstukke wat toeriste jaarliks in Rome se beroemde Trevi-fontein gooi, word verwyder om ’n belangrike ro…
28 Aug 2026 Vegetaries? Pasop vir toksiene in alternatiewe produkte vir vleis
Elk van die 212 getoetste produkte bevat minstens een natuurlike swamtoksien. Hoewel die konsentrasies onder d…
28 Aug 2026 Skikking oor veiliger sosiale media kan ook SA kinders bevoordeel
Die onderneming het ingestem om tot $18 miljard (ongeveer R288 miljard) oor die volgende dekade te betaal en o…
03 Sep 2026 Griquas ready to embrace pressure of Lions semi-final
For the Griquas, it is a game in which they need to focus on themselves rather than the team they famously bea…
03 Sep 2026 Home advantage adds fuel to Cheetahs’ Currie Cup mission
It will be the Cheetahs’ first home semi-final since 2023, when they produced a stunning 39-10 victory over a …
01 Sep 2026 Boks name tested side for Calabash clash
Ox Nché, Wilco Louw and Malcolm Marx return to the starting front row, with Gerhard Steenekamp, Thomas du Toit…
01 Sep 2026 Peacock Blues face Lions without injured try-scoring ace
Fleet-footed winger Gurswin Wehr will miss the semi-final and a potential final after fracturing his arm durin…