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South Africa
'Nobody should tell us who should be our friends', ANC says after inviting Zanu-PF for election
ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe and other senior leaders have come out guns blazing in defence of the ANC's decision to invite the Zimbabwean ruling party as...
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Kluyts murder: Accused struggles behind bars as defence awaits crucial DNA results
Modack trial: Witnesses to authenticate messages in alleged extortion of asset manager
Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
Business
Laborie owner KWV gets boost as Masimong and RMB become shareholders
Wine and spirits group KWV that Mike Teke-chaired Masimong Group and Rand Merchant Bank have become new shareholders.
Former Transnet bosses sued for millions in scandal over kickbacks for houses
US revokes some licences for exports to China's Huawei
Ports Regulator's new board ignored recommendation to fire CEO. No one wants to say why
SA needs 4 000 more financial planners and a large black-owned advisory firm, says MMH
Sport
Stormers tour: Herschel's chance to nose back toward Bok favour
Herschel Jantjies has a heightened sense of responsibility on the vital current Stormers trek, writes Rob Houwing.
Minor tweaks to Sharks team for Benetton battle, Van Staden and Nortje back for Bulls
Prop Porthen back to lead much-changed Junior Boks in final U20 Rugby Championship clash
Must-win Stormers out to secure own URC fate on daunting Euro tour: 'We know what's at stake'
'Eskom' the latest Bulls stalwart to sign new deal at Loftus
Entertainment
REVIEW | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes skilfully blends philosophy with jaw-dropping visuals
The franchise does it again - packaging deep philosophical questions about humanity and mercy within the spectacle of a blockbuster.
Baby Bieber on the way: Justin and Hailey announce pregnancy
Legacy unleashed: Neil Sandilands makes a big swing in Planet of the Apes franchise
'He had the biggest heart': Touching moments from actor Mpho Sebeng's memorial service
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard on finding love, getting divorced and plastic surgery
World
Israeli tanks encircle eastern half of Rafah, military confirms close-quarter fighting with Hamas
CAIRO, May 10 - Israeli tanks captured the main road dividing the eastern and western halves of Rafah on Friday, effectively encircling the entire eastern side of the...
DEVELOPING | Israeli tanks approach built-up Rafah after encircling eastern half
Ukraine peace summit pushes legendarily neutral Switzerland toward Western embrace
Israelis are ready to fight with their fingernails, Netanyahu says in veiled Biden rebuff
Apple apologises for iPad ad that 'crushes' camera, guitar and piano
Africa
In a surprise move, Somalia asks UN to end political mission
Somalia's government has requested the termination of a UN mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms and democracy for over a decade.
Rebels pledged to Islamic State kill eight in attack on DR Congo health centre
Boeing passenger plane leaves runway in Senegal, injuring 11
Zimbabwe to fine those not using official ZiG rate
The US, EU, Japan look to DRC in microchip war with China
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
DRIVEN | SA's darling: Kia's updated Picanto is the same beloved car with more flair and features
Kia's Picanto is a city slicker that's not just surviving but thriving. Its updated version features cutting-edge design and uncompromised engine reliability.
This is the 2024 South African Car of the Year...
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
Wellness
Can love's lavish gifts be reclaimed? Legal expert weighs in on feuding exes Grootman and Gcinile
SA advocate Suzette Gordon offers a legal perspective on the heated debate between influencers Themba "Grootman" Selahle and Gcinile Twala over opulent presents...
'I lost 61kgs and now people are nicer to me': South Africans reveal the complexities of weight loss
OPINION | Nourish to flourish: The intersection of nutrition and hormonal health
Election overload? Expert advice on how to avoid mental burnout from political news
Kate Beckinsale claps back at haters accusing her of going under the knife
Books
'Taking my story back': Barbara Boswell's new novel about love and politics, The Comrade's Wife
The Comrade's Wife by Barbara Boswell is a gripping tale of love entwined with politics, told through the central character, Anita.
WATCH | Book of the Month: Saving SA authors share the story behind the DA's lone KZN victory
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
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
RESTAURANT REVIEW | Durban's hot spot for sensational seafood in a sexy setting
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
City Press
DA's controversial advert banned, Steenhuisen unleashes scathing attack on Ramaphosa
While speaking in Soweto on Thursday, DA leader John Steenhuisen said the party's message of hope and their call to rescue South Africa would not be silenced.
Chief Matsila set politics aside to feed needy communities
Eight Mozambican boys rescued from Chinese factory in SA tell of ordeal
No money no vote | "I want to live the high life like you" - Richards Bay resident tells Mantashe
WATCH | Remembering Mpho Sebeng: A 'short giant' with a boundless heart
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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
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