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Cryptic Crossword JDE 496
Crossword
/ 4 September 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 496

Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword.
Clue of the week:
21 Klap century with opening knock (4)

By George Euvrard
A ‘self-hating’ black person speaks truth to power
Thought Leader
/ 4 September 2025

A ‘self-hating’ black person speaks truth to power

Let us focus on internal struggles because black identity is harmed by those who stifle criticism and accountability

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
The ‘unbranding’ of parties has political consequences
Thought Leader
/ 4 September 2025

The ‘unbranding’ of parties has political consequences

Colours, logos and slogans are losing power in the Age of Personalities – and social media

By Moshe Kola
SA’s outdated pesticide laws under review: human rights and health at stake
The Green Guardian
/ 4 September 2025

SA’s outdated pesticide laws under review: human rights and health at stake

Systemic pesticide-related abuses include farmworkers exposed to hazardous chemicals without protective gear or training and contamination of rural water sources

By Sheree Bega
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting
Africa
/ 3 September 2025

M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting

Opposition officials in the DRC have accused the government of blocking their attempts to travel to the forum hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

By Lenin Ndebele and Intore Nelson
Beyond the script: Govan Whittles on vulnerability, curiosity and truth
Friday
/ 3 September 2025

Beyond the script: Govan Whittles on vulnerability, curiosity and truth

In Govan Ontbloot, Whittles leaves judgment behind to share meals, conversations and vulnerability with communities often excluded from South Africa’s narrative

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Crying ‘antisemitism’ at UCT a smokescreen to suppress criticism of Israel
Thought Leader
/ 3 September 2025

Crying ‘antisemitism’ at UCT a smokescreen to suppress criticism of Israel

Inconsistent definitions and selective reporting on anti-Jewish sentiment by the board of deputies and David Saks obfuscate the real war going on at the university

By Leslie London
Equality, opportunity and dignity must become realities for every woman
Thought Leader
/ 3 September 2025

Equality, opportunity and dignity must become realities for every woman

The strength of our democracy is measured by the dignity of its women — who need to be empowered through economic inclusion, workplace equality and social support

By Paul Mashatile
Two years later: Joburg’s inner city buildings at risk of another Usindiso inferno
National
/ 3 September 2025

Two years later: Joburg’s inner city buildings at risk of another Usindiso inferno

The City of Joburg is yet to make its ‘dark buildings’ safe

By Kimberly Mutandiro
Sewage in the rivers as Polokwane water treatment project stalls
The Green Guardian
/ 2 September 2025

Sewage in the rivers as Polokwane water treatment project stalls

Polluted water is flowing into the Blood and Sand rivers

By Judas Sekwela
Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair
Politics
/ 2 September 2025

Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair

Mathabatha said he was concerned by what he called ‘unethical and un-ANC tendencies’ by party members in regard to the elective conferences of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions

By Lunga Mzangwe
Moffie: The goosebumps are real
Friday
/ 2 September 2025

Moffie: The goosebumps are real

Charl-Johan Lingenfelder transforms theatre through sound, turning noise into emotion in his latest work Moffie

By Keith Bain
10 million tonnes of food wasted a year – and SA’s draft climate plan ignores the issue
The Green Guardian
/ 2 September 2025

10 million tonnes of food wasted a year – and SA’s draft climate plan ignores the issue

Tackling food waste can cut emissions and fight hunger, says FoodForward SA

By Sheree Bega
South Africa’s competition law pivots to turn US tariffs into strategy
Thought Leader
/ 2 September 2025

South Africa’s competition law pivots to turn US tariffs into strategy

A draft export exemption aims to enable exporters to collaborate legally

By Meluleki Nzimande & Shandré Smith
ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality
Politics
/ 2 September 2025

ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality

Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba, resulting in his ousting by the IFP and EFF

By Sandile Motha
Gender-based violence a cycle of silence, outrage and forgotten names
Thought Leader
/ 1 September 2025

Gender-based violence a cycle of silence, outrage and forgotten names

We need to ensure gender-based violence stays on the agenda beyond the headlines and the hashtags during Women’s Month

By Lulama Madyaka
There’s something in the water. Khayelitsha’s kids want you to see it
Health
/ 1 September 2025

There’s something in the water. Khayelitsha’s kids want you to see it

When a group of learners headed out with their cameras to document infectious disease in the time of climate change, many came back with what they see every day — dangerous, dirty, stagnant pools of water

By Tanya Pampalone
Civil society calls for stronger targets in South Africa’s draft climate plan
The Green Guardian
/ 1 September 2025

Civil society calls for stronger targets in South Africa’s draft climate plan

Groups say the environment department’s proposed emissions targets are inadequate

By Sheree Bega
Growth of safari sector raises questions on sustainability
Business
/ 31 August 2025

Growth of safari sector raises questions on sustainability

While the surge benefits local economies, conservationists warn that overcrowding, habitat destruction and over-development pose a risk

By Aarti Bhana
Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features
Motoring
/ 30 August 2025

Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features

We haven’t explored its towing or off-road capabilities yet but this 3-litre V6 bakkie has been performing like an SUV on the road

By Eyaaz Matwadia
EFF demands Joburg transport post as condition for continued support of ANC
Politics
/ 29 August 2025

EFF demands Joburg transport post as condition for continued support of ANC

The move is a strategy ahead of next year’s local government elections, as the party believes that fixing roads, traffic lights and public transport networks will prove its ability to govern

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Editorial: Reject political funding creep
Editorial
/ 29 August 2025

Editorial: Reject political funding creep

The Political Party Funding Act was introduced to counter the fact that money buys influence

By Editorial
Cryptic Crossword JDE 495
Crossword
/ 28 August 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 495

Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword.
Clue of the week:
14 History is linked to a particular kind of food (5)

By George Euvrard
Food poisoning: How an organisation is stepping In to protect people
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2025

Food poisoning: How an organisation is stepping In to protect people

Twenty-three children have died and nearly 900 people have fallen ill from food poisoning but the Bakery & Food Technology Incubator is fighting back by testing food and mentoring businesses

By Thabo Motshweni
A play for equality: Invest in women’s sport
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2025

A play for equality: Invest in women’s sport

With rising global revenue and local team success, despite persistent inequalities, supporting women’s sport boosts growth and empowerment

By Sontundu Aphelele
G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure
National
/ 28 August 2025

G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure

For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into a declaration by world leaders at their annual summit, this year being hosted in Johannesburg in November. In June, the Y20 submitted a communique […]

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Maternal mental health: The missing link in a thriving democracy
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2025

Maternal mental health: The missing link in a thriving democracy

Women’s mental health matters not only for the mother but that of their children

By Simone Honikman
BlackByrd soars higher
Friday
/ 27 August 2025

BlackByrd soars higher

A heartfelt look at BlackByrd’s journey of sisterhood and evolution and their new single Home

By Lesego Chepape
‘Please Call Me’: Concourt makes a legacy ruling in the Vodacom judgment
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2025

‘Please Call Me’: Concourt makes a legacy ruling in the Vodacom judgment

The apex court has given clarity to the meaning of ‘duty of proper consideration’

By Lauren Kohn
Five to finally face charges for Jagersfontein tailings dam disaster
The Green Guardian
/ 27 August 2025

Five to finally face charges for Jagersfontein tailings dam disaster

The move comes nearly three years after the collapse of the diamond processing facility in the Free State

By Sheree Bega
Gwen Ramokgopa: ‘Political immaturity’ the reason companies not donating to ANC and other parties
Politics
/ 26 August 2025

Gwen Ramokgopa: ‘Political immaturity’ the reason companies not donating to ANC and other parties

The ANC treasurer general suggested companies should rather contribute to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund administered by the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Lunga Mzangwe
Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections
Politics
/ 26 August 2025

Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections

The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote

By Mandisa Nyathi
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