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Elections 2024: Our manifesto 'perfectly resonates' with young people, EFF mobiliser says
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Bloody Monday: Five people killed, 4-year-old girl seriously injured in Cape Town shootings
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Bloody Monday: Five people killed, 4-year-old girl seriously injured in Cape Town shootings
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Western Cape police had their hands full with separate shootings across the Cape Flats on Monday, which left five people dead and a four-year-old girl seriously injured.
Man accused of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane's murder was out on bail for violent crimes
Limpopo school voting station becomes crime scene after principal killed in alleged domestic dispute
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SA records second mpox case in less than a month
Business
Accelerate Property director forced into R57m share sale on eve of rights issue
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Michael Georgiou, a non-executive director at Fourways Mall co-owner Accelerate Property Fund, was forced into a R57 million share sale on the eve of a R200 million...
Eskom supplier Salungano's cash crunch threatens R2.4bn mine rehabilitation spend
SA unit trust assets exceed R3.5 trillion threshold for the first time
Godongwana says he will stay on if asked
Shein products contain high levels of toxic chemicals - Seoul govt
Sport
Corrie van Zyl appointed new WPCA CEO
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Corrie van Zyl, former Free State and South African fast bowler, is the new CEO of the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA).
'It’s gone a little bit too far now': Gavin Hunt calls on PSL to address Mokwena-Ramovic feud
World Rugby U20 Championship: Junior Boks open campaign against Fiji in Cape Town
Muted Manie silencing goalkicking critics through deeds not words: 'I just keep on kicking'
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Entertainment
WATCH | 'Triumphant hero': SA tenor Innocent Masuku strikes gold as a Britain's Got Talent finalist
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South African singer Nkululeko Innocent Masuku has been announced as the first act to advance to the finals of Britain's Got Talent.
Comedy dynamo Tumi Morake takes on psycho exes and 'Instagrammable love' in Netflix's The Vow
Pre-fight drama: Mike Tyson recovers from in-flight medical scare before upcoming Jake Paul fight
Affairs, diseases and menages a trois – real Regency sex was even raunchier than Bridgerton suggests
Allergic to Beyoncé? SA's Kagiso Lediga jokes as he talks new role in upcoming Lion King prequel
World
'This horror must stop': Israel faces condemnation after Gaza strike kills 45
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Israel faced a wave of international condemnation over a strike that Gaza officials said killed 45 people when it set off a fire that ripped through a tent city for...
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'Fighting with one hand behind their back': EU urges allies to let Ukraine strike inside Russia
Double strike hits Russian-held Luhansk in Ukraine
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Africa
What the CIA really thought about Mugabe, Machel, Sese Seko and other African leaders
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One was "highly emotional", another prone to "erratic personal behaviour", and one was said to have quite impressive intellectual and political skills. Those were some...
Chocolates made in Africa in hot demand as overseas buyers demand ethical sweets
Zimbabwe approves Elon Musk's Starlink in deal with Mnangagwa associate
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Arts + Culture
Affairs, diseases and menages a trois – real Regency sex was even raunchier than Bridgerton suggests
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Many fans of the Netflix Regency series, Bridgerton, tune in for the steamy sex scenes, as much as the period drama. But how authentic are the show’s love scenes...
For the record: SA photo archive project gets US grant for preserving decades-old indigenous images
Loss to legacy: SA visual artist Lebohang Kganye turns sorrow into triumph with Deutsche Börse win
From SA's Thokoza streets to Paris: SA photographer Sibusiso Bheka shares his artistic journey
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Relationships
'Just hold my hand': South Africans with depression highlight the power of presence and support
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South Africans with depression reveal the support mechanism that makes all the difference: the presence of friends willing to simply hold their hand through the...
The power of partial digital detox: A clinical psychologist's guide to genuine connections
Navigating love's landscape: 3 surprising signs of a thriving relationship plus alarming red flags
Lost in translation? Bridge communication gaps and teach bae your love language ABCs
Matrimony meets madness: Bride and groom put food duties on guests' plates for fundraiser wedding
Motoring
Why the R1m Toyota Land Cruiser 79 bakkie is so cheap
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Since when does outdated technology command a premium price? We take a look at the paradox of the Land Cruiser 79.
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BMW's M3 GTR was a monster and so dominant in the American Le Mans series, it was banned
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Wellness
LIVE BY DESIGN | Beyond benefits: Could mortality talks strengthen employee bonds?
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Live by Design News24 columnists Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu argue for the inclusion of mortality and trauma discussions for a more supportive work environment.
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93-year-old who took up running at 53 successfully completes his 52nd race
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Books
REVIEW | Dark, funny, madly original: Must-read novels with more plot twists than a rabbit in a trap
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From a husband hiding out to a bad honeymoon and a search for meaning in death, these novels keep surprising the reader.
REVIEW | Melinda Ferguson's When Love Kills is a deep dive into AKA and Anele's captivating tragedy
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Wine
Stellenbosch by the sea: A new era at Meerlust Wine Estate
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Next year signifies 50 years of winemaking at Meerlust Wine Estate and one of the most significant investments in its winemaking history to date.
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Travel
Fly Smart: How to dodge hidden fees and choose the right airline for domestic flights
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Learn the true cost of 'cheap' tickets and how to avoid last-minute add-ons with this guide to cost-effective domestic travel.
Self-catering in a private reserve? These three Timbavati lodges offer the best of both worlds
Fish River Canyon hikers struggling with limited water, but NWR says 2024 trips should go ahead
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
Food
4 Joburg chefs reveal where they find their favourite coffee in the city
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This South African microbrewery has clinched the title of Best Beer in Africa
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City Press
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