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Pretoria expects ICC to make pronouncement on Middle East conflict, says Ramaphosa
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MK Party founder accuses Zuma’s daughter of forging his resignation letter
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Fort Hare fraud case: Accused agrees to have cellphone accessed after 42 days of 'hide and seek'
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Fire-ravaged National Assembly building: Contractor to start R3bn reconstruction work on Friday
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Hate Crimes Bill
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DNA results confirm identity of KZN woman who was found buried in shallow grave
Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
Friday's weather: Warnings of heavy winds, fires and wild waves in several regions
George building collapse: Search operation passes 72-hour mark
Business
Old Mutual expects more than R14bn in two-pot withdrawals as even the wealthy dip in
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Old Mutual initially expected relatively little response from middle- to high-income clients to the two-pot system, but has since reconsidered due to the...
Load shedding will be over, permanently, by 2025, says business grouping
Zimbabwe to fine those not using official ZiG rate
The Fuel Company owner KAL not worried about Shell's exit, and it's looking to grow
Business brief | Host of JSE stocks up profits; Mitsubishi hit with R18bn in damages over US crash
Sport
Bok strength partially neutralized? World Rugby ditches scrum option from free-kick
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Teams will no longer be able to opt for a scrum when awarded a free-kick as one of three law changes designed to make rugby union more entertaining, World Rugby...
Sharks way or the highway: Don't expect SA teams to reach URC-EPCR title nirvana anytime soon
IPL: Kohli knock keeps Faf's Bengaluru in the play-off hunt
Seven wins in a row ... yet Pirates coach not a happy chap
RFU warn England rugby star Billy Vunipola after Mallorca arrest
Entertainment
'He had the biggest heart': Touching moments from actor Mpho Sebeng's memorial service
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"This is hard; it was not supposed to be like this, and not now; it's too early. I still need my brother, and I don't know what I'm going to do without me,'' said Mpho...
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard on finding love, getting divorced and plastic surgery
Russell gets rebranded as he's baptised by Bear Grylls
WATCH | From 'baby bliss' to bitter feuds: The Kardashians ramp up reality drama in season 5
Glitter clashes with politics in Sweden as Eurovision's final showdown collides with Gaza protests
World
Israelis are ready to fight with their fingernails, Netanyahu says in veiled Biden rebuff
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JERUSALEM, May 9 - Israelis are ready to fight with their "fingernails," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday in a thinly-veiled rebuff to U.S....
DEVELOPING | US weapons hold sends the 'wrong message' to Hamas, says Israeli ambassador
Vladimir Putin says Russia's nuclear forces 'always' on alert, will allow no threats
Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels' account of sex with Donald Trump
'EunuchMaker' ringleader jailed for penis, testicles amputations
Africa
Rebels pledged to Islamic State kill eight in attack on DR Congo health centre
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Eight civilians died in an assault on a health centre in DR Congo's North Kivu province, local sources said Thursday, blaming ADF militia linked to the Islamic State...
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
'I am happy because I will reunite with my family': Rescued Mozambican child labourers head home
Arts + Culture
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
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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
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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
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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
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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
WATCH | Book of the Month: Saving SA authors share the story behind the DA's lone KZN victory
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Discover the DA's groundbreaking win in uMngeni, KZN, through the authors of Saving South Africa Chris Pappas, DA mayor of uMngeni, and Sandile Mnikathi, deputy mayor.
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
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Wine
NEW RELEASES | The Truth about Cabernet Franc on the Helderberg: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards
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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
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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
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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
Former ANC deputy president David Mabuza calls on Alex residents to back Panyaza Lesufi
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Mabuza, who embarked on his second election campaign on Thursday, 9 May, in Alexandra, Johannesburg, encouraged the residents of Alexandra to vote for the party.
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 | Farewell, Rose of Soweto - Dingaan Thobela given a hero's funeral
Court orders property mogul to pay ex-wife R190k a month, following bitter divorce
Partner Content
Take some time to explore your host town at the Franschhoek Literary Festival
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The Franschhoek Literary Festival is back with a bang, offering book lovers and culture enthusiasts an extraordinary weekend of literary delights from 17 to 19 May 2024.
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Careers24
Is Inflation Eating Your Paycheque? Here’s How to Ask for a Cost of Living Raise and Actually Get...
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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...
Unmasking the Surprising Earning Potential of Blue-Collar Work in South Africa
Leveraging AI to Boost Your Job Prospects: A Guide for Modern Job Seekers
Before You Quit: Key Considerations for a Graceful Exit
The Smart Work Manifesto: 8 Strategies for Amplifying Your Productivity Without Burning Out
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
Is your house on the market but not selling? Here are 6 possible reasons
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