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WATCH | Looking back to look ahead: Here's what SA's former health ombud says
Tuesday's weather: Fine, warm to hot temperatures forecast for some parts of the country
Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
WATCH | Mashatile VIP cops trial: Magistrate provisionally allows media to record proceedings
Business
40 days without load shedding, and not because Eskom is burning more diesel - Ramokgopa
Monday, 6 May 2024 marks 40 consecutive days without load shedding - and also the longest streak since the pandemic - and it's not because Eskom's burning more diesel,...
Business brief | Orion clears hurdles for Okiep acquisition; Calgro M3 flags profit jump
Mall of the South owner Redefine plans a strong push into Poland
Nick Hedley | BHP's vote of no confidence in South Africa
ESKOM UPDATES | After more than a month, load shedding remains suspended
Sport
URC reaches business end: How the SA sides are shaping up in playoff picture
The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend with all four South African franchises in action, and the race is on for playoff places.
Mokwena deflects talk of treble as Champions League pain lingers: 'I'm still reeling'
IPL: Yadav's ton blasts Mumbai to win over Sunrisers
Moyes to leave West Ham at end of the season
Banned Bok Jantjies confident he'll make rugby return: 'I will be back sooner than you think'
Entertainment
Suidooster baddie Marco Spaumer exits soapie as his character is jailed
In Monday's episode, Tim faced the court, and with his bail denied, a suspenseful chapter in Suidooster came to a gripping close.
From radio to TV host: Dan Corder's bold vision to revitalise SA's late-night satirical talk shows
Swedish pop rock band Roxette to perform in South Africa in 2025
'Don't forget to be kind': Mpho Sebeng's final message inspires as SA mourns his tragic curtain call
From pop icon to Rio's queen: Madonna wraps Celebration Tour with historic beach bash in Brazil
World
Russia threatens Britain with attack after UK okays Ukraine strikes within Russia
Russia warned Britain on Monday that if British weapons were used by Ukraine to strike Russian territory then Moscow could hit back at British military installations...
'Where can we go?': Israel's Rafah evacuation order sparks global alarm
Cold War 2.0? Russia to launch tactical nuclear drills because of 'provocative statements'
'Shift toward political assertiveness': North Korea bolsters Kim Jong Un with birthday loyalty oaths
'Absolutely horrendous, absolutely horrific ordeal': Bodies of missing surfers found in Mexico
Africa
Botswana official slams 'fugitive' former president Ian Khama's attempt to extend proxy chieftaincy
Former Botswana president Ian Khama has been branded a "fugitive from justice" approaching the courts with "unclean hands" by that country's minister of local...
SA-led SAMIDRC announces operation to push back M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Kenya floods death toll at 228, and now it fears cholera
Kenyan agriculture minister faces axing over 'fake fertiliser'
At least 12 killed in bomb attacks on eastern DR Congo displacement camps
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
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
Exploring the realities, risks, and rewards of becoming a mother after 35, inspired by Cameron Diaz's story.
Op-ed: Divorce mediation decoded and the three reality checks of 'consciously uncoupling'
Situationship gone sour? How to embrace the hurt and craft a comeback from sorrow to self-love
The rise of Momfluencer mania: When did we start needing marketing pros to celebrate turning two?
From beer pong to wedding songs, Cape Town couple share their love story and dreamy disco wedding
Motoring
A new age of digital dashboards: Are traditional instrument clusters fading into auto history?
The automotive world is transitioning, reshaping the driving experience as car interiors turn into spacious, tech-forward sanctuaries.
Time-saving words your mechanic wishes you knew - car lingo every non-petrol head could use
Toyota's RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be the best family car we can't buy (yet) in SA
You're taking the wrong car to your next Hill Climb - take this instead
Ford launches Chinese-sourced Territory SUV in South Africa
Wellness
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
Exploring the realities, risks, and rewards of becoming a mother after 35, inspired by Cameron Diaz's story.
SA's noodle dilemma: Are we compromising health for convenience? Insights from a local dietician
Halle Berry confronts stigma around menopause
Wendy Gumede on being her 'own biggest supporter' when dealing with imposter syndrome
OPINION | The Digital Nurse Era: Redefining South Africa's healthcare landscape
Books
REVIEW | Layers of love and marriage: Shubnum Khan's Onion Tears republished 13 years after debut
This republished first novel is still an immersive and rollicking good read 13 years later.
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Paul Auster: Celebrated narrator of noirish New York and literary icon has died
'People were hungry for change': Saving South Africa is News24's Book of the Month for May
EXCERPT | How to Fix a Country: South Africa can achieve a 'just transition' in the realm of energy
Wine
NEW RELEASES | A new era at Gabriëlskloof: The release of their first Bot River Chenin Blanc
Peter-Allan Finlayson celebrates 10 years as cellarmaster and now part-owner of Bot River estate, Gabriëlskloof.
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
NEW OLD RELEASES | De Trafford: The Anatomy of a 10-Year-Old Wine
Travel
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
Guests and day visitors to one of South Africa’s most popular water theme parks, the Valley of Waves at Sun City Resort in the North West, are advised to get their...
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
Travelstart launches new members-only app: Here’s how its perks and benefits stack up
Food
Taste tomorrow: a forecast for the South African hospitality industry
It’s all in the label: What to look for when buying baby food
From pantry to freezer staples to snacks, new products we’re excited to try
SA's noodle dilemma: Are we compromising health for convenience? Insights from a local dietician
RESTAURANT REVIEW | Dawn in Cape Town's De Waterkant offers a delicious dive into upmarket...
City Press
Push to have Ancestor’s Day officially recognised as another public holiday gains momentum
Lobbyists calling for the official recognition of Ancestor’s Day as a public holiday shared insights with City Press this week about their efforts, despite criticism...
Overtime cuts for Gauteng doctors threaten hospital service, patients being turned away
Foot and mouth disease threatens emerging farmers in Eastern Cape's Kouga municipality
Leaked letter shows ANC allegedly asking diplomats for help getting votes abroad
Russia mistakes confiscated armed vehicle as made in South Africa
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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...
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In the realm of property investment, foresight is paramount, and understanding the unique dynamics shaping each locale is essential for astute decision-making.
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A home loan pre-qualification gives you power to negotiate
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