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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 Makgakga
Zionism’s modern atrocities echo the horrors of Nazism
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2025

Zionism’s modern atrocities echo the horrors of Nazism

The Holocaust should serve as a universal warning against genocide. Instead it is invoked to sanitise Israel’s persecution of Palestinians

By Aayesha J Soni
Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be
Motoring
/ 26 August 2025

Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be

We had the chance to test the Volvo XC60 PHEV before the brand introduces the refreshed mode

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Protect our humanity in the age of AI and synthetic iIntelligence
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2025

Protect our humanity in the age of AI and synthetic iIntelligence

Artificial intelligence assists in healthcare, education and business but synthetic intelligence poses risks to human identity and spirituality, requiring careful control

By Dinko Herman Boikanyo
Xenophobia threatens black South Africans the most
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2025

Xenophobia threatens black South Africans the most

South Africans are suffering from self-imposed apartheid-like systems and views – having to prove their rights by carrying IDs (similar to the dompas system) and being judged by the colour of their skin (too dark) and language

By Nombulelo Shange
Child’s play: Essential ways to reimagine fatherhood
Thought Leader
/ 25 August 2025

Child’s play: Essential ways to reimagine fatherhood

To bring children up to be smarter, stronger and kinder, fathers and male caregivers can redefine masculinity through playing

By Erika Jooste & Faith Kumalo
Academic assessments: Biases from historical inequalities undermine fairness
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2025

Academic assessments: Biases from historical inequalities undermine fairness

True academic freedom requires valuing diverse knowledge — indigenous, African and communal — beyond Eurocentric norms

By Samkelo Nyakeni
How I became a rockstar in four months
Friday
/ 24 August 2025

How I became a rockstar in four months

Rebecca Malope sparked a fire in me as a child. Decades later, I honoured that flame with my first full-band performance

By Busi Lethole
Three-way face-off for ANC’s top job in Limpopo
Politics
/ 22 August 2025

Three-way face-off for ANC’s top job in Limpopo

Trio of ANC heavyweights being touted as likely to compete for the provincial chairperson job

By Lunga Mzangwe
Cryptic Crossword JDE 494
Crossword
/ 21 August 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 494

Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword.
Clue of the week:
23 (Afrikaans) Really like samp, a sack regularly (5)

By George Euvrard
Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding
National
/ 21 August 2025

Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding

The National Student Aid Scheme insisted it had fully funded his studies, despite suggestions to the contrary from student leaders

By Sandile Motha
Who really benefits when the state refuses to provide documents?
Opinion
/ 21 August 2025

Who really benefits when the state refuses to provide documents?

The beneficiaries are corrupt government officials, politicians and officials who create patronage jobs in policing, business exploiting cheap labour and criminal groups such as Operation Dudula

By Nigel Branken
Africa must avoid ‘resource curse’ in green minerals boom – WWF South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 21 August 2025

Africa must avoid ‘resource curse’ in green minerals boom – WWF South Africa

WWF-SA has called on the G20 to back fairer deal for Africa’s critical minerals

By Sheree Bega
Competition Competition has no evidence of rand manipulation, banks say
Business
/ 21 August 2025

Competition Competition has no evidence of rand manipulation, banks say

The commission says the case highlights the difficulty of prosecuting global and domestic cartels that exploit legal loopholes to delay proceedings

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment
Motoring
/ 20 August 2025

Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment

Brand expands the Tourneo range with two new derivatives, hoping to gain more market share in the MPV segment

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Born Free: #kilometersforher: Running 100KMs for GBV survivors with Yanga Ngcayisa – Podcast episode 17
Thought Leader
/ 20 August 2025

Born Free: #kilometersforher: Running 100KMs for GBV survivors with Yanga Ngcayisa – Podcast episode 17

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Cryptic Crossword JDE 493
Crossword
/ 14 August 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 493

Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword.
Clue of the week:
13 God to original Neanderthals was a prick (5)

By George Euvrard
Cryptic Crossword JDE 492
Crossword
/ 7 August 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 492

20 Light reading (6)

By George Euvrard
In Akin Omotoso’s Marked, crime becomes the only cure
Friday
/ 6 August 2025

In Akin Omotoso’s Marked, crime becomes the only cure

Akin Omotoso’s Marked blends heart-pounding heist thrills with heartbreaking social critique in a story about motherhood, survival and a failing healthcare system

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Of blindness in brinjals, bananas and peaches: What would an AI tool say?
Opinion
/ 6 August 2025

Of blindness in brinjals, bananas and peaches: What would an AI tool say?

Evidence in a recent sexual harassment case raises questions on how to devolve justice when convention and tradition are pitted against youth expectations

By Luthfia Kalla
Trump’s tariffs are illegal under international trade law
Opinion
/ 6 August 2025

Trump’s tariffs are illegal under international trade law

Other countries have taken the US to the World Trade Organisation, but South Africa has chosen to try to negotiate a better deal with America

By Mmiselo Qumba
Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
Africa
/ 5 August 2025

Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US

The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%

By Sechaba Mokhethi
How Trump’s tariffs exposed South Africa’s strategic trade failures
Thought Leader
/ 5 August 2025

How Trump’s tariffs exposed South Africa’s strategic trade failures

Missed diversification opportunities cost the country as US tariffs expose trade blunders, risking jobs, stability and billions in exports

By Siseko Maposa
Opera’s comedy slipstream: A barber worth buzzing about
Friday
/ 5 August 2025

Opera’s comedy slipstream: A barber worth buzzing about

With razor-sharp timing, gymnastic vocals and uproarious performances, this production of The Barber of Seville is a riot of theatrical delight

By Keith Bain
The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps
Health
/ 5 August 2025

The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps

If the food labelling regulations under review are enacted, bold warning signs on packaging will let shoppers identify foods high in sugar, salt or unhealthy fats

By Zano Kunene
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