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Aids denialist who pushed for thwarted Mlambo impeachment threatened 'destructive vengeance'
The Leinster of SA? Genial Jannes' return makes Bulls seem far more like his beloved Exeter
Nampak postpones results by a month after cyberbreach
National Assembly postpones motion to plug gap in party funding law
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Life
South Africa
Activists want 12 more pieces of public land used for housing
Parking lots in Cape Town’s city centre should be used for affordable housing, Ndifuna Ukwazi says.
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Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
HOME TOWN | I mourn for my village that was once a safe haven - even with no service delivery
Electoral Matters Amendment Act now in effect, but Parliament should plug funding hole on Thursday
Business
'The grass is not getting shorter either': Upbeat SAB sees record volumes as it invests in SA
South African Breweries, the local unit of global brewing giant AB InBev, says initiatives such as locally producing its Corona brand at its Roslyn brewery and...
Is Amazon, Takealot or Makro the cheapest? We put it to the test
Carol Paton | Gupta playbook all over again as Cyril averts his eyes
OPINION | BHP's lousy Anglo offer needs a double sweetener
De Ruyter claims load shedding holiday is due to diesel burning 'at a rate of knots'
Sport
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Fit-again trio boost Stormers for Dragons clash in Wales
Teams, fixtures and results from Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship.
Masuku, like Libbok, shooting lights out after almost slipping through SA rugby system
Olympic torch relay sets off in Marseille
Three key campaigners sign new Bulls deals until 2027
Khanyiso Tshwaku | Ceiling for black rugby coaches still in place despite success as assistants
Entertainment
Witchcraft, feuds and truths: RHOD ladies ready to spill all in upcoming explosive reunion
The cast of The Real Housewives of Durban is more than ready for the reunion, where explosive secrets and fierce confrontations await.
Prince Harry in London, but no royal reunion with King Charles
'It means so much': Lighthouse Family icon Tunde Baiyewu talks new music during heartfelt SA return
Ryan Gosling wants movie roles that are light and fun – 'I'm doing it for my girls'
UKhozi FM's Zanele Mbokazi reveals lung cancer diagnosis
World
Vladimir Putin says Russia's nuclear forces 'always' on alert, will allow no threats
President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that his nuclear forces were "always" on alert and that Russia would not tolerate any threats from the West.
DEVELOPING | US is working with Arab states prepared to help with Gaza transition
Iran will build nuclear bombs if Israel threatens its existence, adviser to supreme leader says
UK says it will expel undeclared Russian spy, limit diplomatic visas; Russia vows 'tough' response
128 still missing as death toll from heavy rains in Brazil rises to 100
Africa
'I am happy because I will reunite with my family': Rescued Mozambican child labourers head home
Eight Mozambican child labourers rescued from a Chinese factory where they worked in Nigel are being repatriated.
Zimbabwe's many care workers in the UK face up to good money, but no family members
Worst drought in four decades cuts Zimbabwean maize crop by 72%
Q&A: How Mozambique got a (nearly) born-free future president in Daniel Chapo
Death toll from strikes on eastern DRC displaced-people camps rises to 18
Arts + Culture
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
Shannon Esra is stripping what she's been popularly known for (acting on TV) to star in the internationally acclaimed one-woman play My Left Breast, making its South...
From Cosplay crowns to KidsCon fun: Inside Comic Con 2024's pop culture explosion
Global Citizen 2024: 'Message Architect' Thami Nkadimeng leads SA's voice across the world
Tarantino abandons his tenth film – five other times Hollywood giants cancelled big projects
From quiet pub to Swiftie shrine: How The Black Dog in the UK became a pop pilgrim's paradise
Relationships
No more 'nips out': Rihanna's bold admission shines light on post-motherhood identity evolution
Rihanna's recent candid comments about her style evolution sheds light on matrescence: the profound shift in identity for new moms.
Kink 101: A saucy safari through Jozi's sex shops reveals the cost of turning up the heat in SA
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard on finding love, getting divorced and plastic surgery
OPINION | The 'trad wife' phenomenon: Is the return of traditional homemaking worth embracing?
Shakira hasn’t given up on love or marriage after Gerard Piqué break-up
Motoring
This is the 2024 South African Car of the Year...
Eighteen finalists were in the running for the 2024 SA Car of the Year competition this year. The winner was announced in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.
REVIEW | Could BMW's M2 Steptronic be the automaker's best current M car?
SEE | Bang for buck: Here are some of the latest Chinese cars from GWM shooting SA's way in 2024
Stuart Johnston | Roaring 'oldies' still the best: Classic Car Friday at Knysna's Simola Hillclimb
The American tool that helps make BMW's in-line six engines so good
Wellness
'I lost 61kgs and now people are nicer to me': South Africans reveal the complexities of weight loss
We spoke to three people about their lives after weight loss, the complexities of shedding kilos, and the seldom-discussed aftermath beyond the scale.
OPINION | Nourish to flourish: The intersection of nutrition and hormonal health
Kate Beckinsale claps back at haters accusing her of going under the knife
LIVE BY DESIGN | What do you think is a good death?
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
Books
WATCH | Book of the Month: Saving SA authors share the story behind the DA's lone KZN victory
Discover the DA's groundbreaking win in uMngeni, KZN, through the authors of Saving South Africa Chris Pappas, DA mayor of uMngeni, and Sandile Mnikathi, deputy mayor.
Coming to FLF: Arthur Goldstuck on generative AI versus human creativity
'Pithy and clean': Why readers (and writers) keep going back to the short story
REVIEW | Layers of love and marriage: Shubnum Khan's Onion Tears republished 13 years after debut
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Wine
NEW RELEASES | The Truth about Cabernet Franc on the Helderberg: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards
While South African Cabernet Franc has only recently started making a name for itself on an international stage, Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards on the slopes of the...
NEW RELEASES | A new era at Gabriëlskloof: The release of their first Bot River Chenin Blanc
WINE 101 | The many faces of South African Sauvignon Blanc
WINE BUSINESS | Of the Birds and the Bees: Moedi Wines
Inside Africa's best vineyard: Lunch at Creation
Travel
London return for under R10K? Secrets to snagging affordable flights to Europe's cheap(er) cities
We share a convenient list of budget-friendly European flights from South Africa and the best times to visit stunning cities, including London, for under R10K.
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
Paarl's secret paradise: Brookdale Estate's transformation from overgrown farm to wine wonderland
Retirement at sea: SA couple builds yacht for global adventure
New low-cost airline to fly direct from UK to Cape Town - here's how fares compare to BA and Virgin
Food
A round-up of top tier restaurants across SA offering special Mother's Day menus
Cape Town among world's top 10 coffee cities: Eat Out team reveals their favourite spots
French flavours, Afro-Mediterranean menus: Joburg adds new gastronomic gems to its culinary crown
Feast up with Tannie Maria's traditional SA recipes
5 cosy one-pot dinners for easy clean-up
City Press
WATCH | Observing Ancestor's Day: Embracing African spirituality and heritage in a modern world
Ancestor's Day is aimed at honouring ancestors and reflecting on the importance of African spirituality.
IFP looks to grow beyond KZN, as Hlabisa to address rallies in ANC strongholds
'We do not campaign to de-campaign other political parties but to unite the ANC' -Tokyo Sexwale
GladAfrica Group boss Noel Mashaba faces a Sars demand for over R250k in unpaid taxes
Controversial R38m Madibeng EPWP programme launch claims scalps of 2 senior officials
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Careers24
Is Inflation Eating Your Paycheque? Here’s How to Ask for a Cost of Living Raise and Actually Get...
Navigating a conversation about cost of living adjustments requires tact and preparation. By focusing on the economic factors that impact both the organisation and its...
Unmasking the Surprising Earning Potential of Blue-Collar Work in South Africa
Leveraging AI to Boost Your Job Prospects: A Guide for Modern Job Seekers
Before You Quit: Key Considerations for a Graceful Exit
The Smart Work Manifesto: 8 Strategies for Amplifying Your Productivity Without Burning Out
Property24
May interest rate predictions and a closer look at Q1 2024 property market
Consumers anticipating an interest rate cut may face a longer wait, with experts now shifting their predictions to year-end or later. Meanwhile, the first quarter of...
New Tenant Survey finds that financial barriers are the primary reason people rent
The Landing Cape Town: A Dynamic Development in a Prime Location
Autumn cleaning hacks: Here’s how you do it
Is your house on the market but not selling? Here are 6 possible reasons
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