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George building collapse exposes regulatory gaps, calls for private sector oversight intensify
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Life
South Africa
Chasing the scum: Eastern Cape taxi driver pursues hit-and-run suspect
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Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
ActionSA disappointed that National Health Insurance Bill will be signed into law
Esteemed UKZN academic is frontrunner for UCT vice-chancellor post
Business
The games begin as deadline for formal BHP Anglo offer encroaches
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BHP has nine days to submit a formal takeover offer to the Anglo board, while the target firm is expected to launch a strong defence on Tuesday.
Solar storm brought rarely seen aurora to SA - but may have caused internet cable outage
Anglo rejects BHP's new and improved takeover proposal
OPINION | Anglo American CEO needs to kill some darlings
Telkom says network restored after massive internet outage
Sport
Lloyd Burnard | Proteas 'too white'? Yes, but it's time to acknowledge a broken system
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Questions around the racial makeup of the Proteas squad travelling to the T20 World Cup next month are valid, but those tasked with running the game are showing some...
Volatile Stormers must resettle set-piece play
Plumtree sings Fassi's praises as Sharks prioritise Challenge Cup final ahead of Cardiff URC clash
FT | Premier League: Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool
WATCH | Man United's iconic Old Trafford arena in dire state
Entertainment
Year of comebacks: From Jennifer Lopez to Usher, the music icons reclaiming the spotlight in 2024
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The most electrifying music comebacks of the year so far, from Green Day's rock revival to Timberlake's chart-topping return, see how legends reclaimed the spotlight...
From Durban to Jamaica: LaConco spills tea on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa
'Kendrick won': Trevor Noah caps US Off The Record tour and picks sides in Lamar and Drake beef
From shy teen to cultural phenom: Zendaya's star evolution in Hollywood and fashion
WATCH | 'Shine at the top': Uncle Waffles freestyles on US radio show Sway in the Morning
World
live
DEVELOPING | '1 000 members of Hamas' in Turkish hospitals, Erdogan says; official says he misspoke
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The war between Hamas and Israel is now seven months old.
UN says Gaza death toll is still over 35 000, but not all bodies identified
Orcas attack and sink another yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
Melinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation with $12.5 bln for own charity work
Former fixer Cohen testifies Trump viewed Stormy Daniels story as 'disaster' for campaign
Africa
Aid agencies in war-torn Sudan plead for an alternative to weapons-guiding Starlink
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In February alone, an estimated 30 million locals were cut off from the internet and telecommunications.
Zim govt now wants mobile money services back - after blaming them for a currency crash
Lesotho makes another stab at fixing its constitution, civil society not impressed
At least 27 killed in renewed clashes in Sudan's el-Fasher; children die in ICU air strike
Rwanda rejects Burundi claim it armed rebels behind grenade attack in Bujumbura
Arts + Culture
Brushes, toes, and brainpower: Viral Dutch artist amazes, crafting masterpieces with hands and feet
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Curly-haired marvel Rajacenna van Dam has turned boredom into brilliance, using every limb to paint her way into global acclaim.
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
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
Relationships
Beyond the swipe: A step by step guide to conquering dating app burnout
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Tired of swiping right and not finding the right person? Cape Town-based relationship counsellor Shelley Lewin shares proven strategies for defeating dating app dread.
My dad died 17 years ago: Here's what I've learned about grief and embracing life's shadows
No more 'nips out': Rihanna's bold admission shines light on post-motherhood identity evolution
Kink 101: A saucy safari through Jozi's sex shops reveals the cost of turning up the heat in SA
Taming the beast: Learn to manage your anger for a happier, healthier you
Motoring
Jimny and Defender looks will make Jaecoo's J6 SUV appeal to many new buyers when it arrives in SA
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Chinese brands Jaecoo and Omoda presented several new models at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. One such vehicle is the J6, and it has the potential to become an overnight...
French men urged to 'drive like a woman' in new road safety campaign
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Wellness
'Allow her love to continue guiding you': How to celebrate Mother's Day without mom
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Learn how to transform sorrow into a celebration of your mother's life and legacy, with compassionate guidance for those facing Mother's Day without their mom.
A vital Mother's Day memo: Empowering moms against SA's silent struggle with perinatal depression
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Building bridges of love: The art of communicating with mom for a joyful Mother's Day
Can love's lavish gifts be reclaimed? Legal expert weighs in on feuding exes Grootman and Gcinile
Books
Coming to FLF: Adam Welz to speak on the future of humanity and climate destruction
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'The End of Eden' is a beautiful testament but often very hard to read as it takes us through knowledge and grief.
Evita, romance, lies and poetry: Franschhoek Literary Festival tickets are selling out fast
'Taking my story back': Barbara Boswell's new novel about love and politics, The Comrade's Wife
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Coming to FLF: Arthur Goldstuck on generative AI versus human creativity
Wine
For moms, by moms: A selection of Mother's Day wines
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In celebration of Mother's Day, we've curated a selection of top-rated wines made by world-class winemakers who also happen to be mothers themselves.
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Travel
Fish River Canyon hikers struggling with limited water, but NWR says 2024 trips should go ahead
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Despite stagnant pools and dwindling water supplies, organisers are saying mitigation measures should reassure 2024 Fish River Canyon hikers.
London return for under R10K? Secrets to snagging affordable flights to Europe's cheap(er) cities
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
Food
'It's about creating a legacy': Tashas Group holds on to SA while eyeing international expansion
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The Tashas Group CEO, founder and doctorate recipient, Natasha Sideris, held a media briefing to share the business' plans and some highlights from its past.
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City Press
Suspect appears in court for allegedly raping a three-year-old at Bloemfontein pre-school
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The Free State department of education has opened a rape case against a 23-year-old suspect who works at an ECD centre, as well as a case of child neglect against the...
IEC assures that Zanu-PF aren't accredited as election observers
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Take some time to explore your host town at the Franschhoek Literary Festival
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