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Prof Shabir Madhi 'mortified' at decision on AstraZeneca vaccine, says it might expire

Professor Shabir Madhi, principle investigator of the AstraZeneca vaccine trials in South Africa, says he is “mortified” that the government has “abandoned” the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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EXPLAINER | What is the Land Court Bill about?

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Ramaphosa halts search for a back-up finance minister in case Mboweni decided to quit

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Stellenbosch mountain fire 99% contained - municipality

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LIVE

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New SA platform secures 270 tons of food for poor households by connecting them with farmers

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Special Features

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27 Jan

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Videos

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WATCH | Armed robbers attack courier van outside MTN head office, 3 guards injured

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WATCH | The Percy, SA's oldest pub, reopens its doors with new owners after lockdown closure

01 Mar

WATCH | Media briefing on the Cabinet-approved Land Court Bill

01 Mar

WATCH | Good tidings: Cape Town surf academy gives Vrygrond youngsters a second chance

27 Feb

WATCH | Heavy rain causes flooding at hospital in Alberton

26 Feb

WATCH | Woodstock Hospital occupiers: 'City of Cape Town trying to get a court order about us, without us'

26 Feb

LISTEN | How to pronounce Eastern Cape's new names - and why East London won't be joining the party ... yet

25 Feb

WATCH | Windy City: Capetonians struggle to stay on their feet

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Ralph Mathekga

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Lifestyle

Ioniq 5 is Hyundai's 605Nm crossover EV

The Korean company is going all-in with battery vehicles. And this new one has great potential.

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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin welcome sixth child together

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Rihanna's Savage X Fenty introduces first little person ambassador

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WATCH | Shay Mitchell opens up about her struggle with prenatal depression

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Another coronavirus variant detected in SA, but no reason to panic, says KRISP director

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South Africa

WATCH | Passion for planting: Joburg inner city farmer's quest to alleviate poverty in her community

Johannesburg inner city farmer Refiloe Molefe has dedicated her life to farming, education and feeding her community to reduce poverty. Since the beginning of the...

2h ago

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10 Jan

Former Langa Pass Office declared provincial heritage site

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Bongo: Kriegler, Freedom Under Law should go to court if they're unhappy about Hlophe ruling

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Group storms Klerksdorp police station, attempts to disarm cop

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Sport24

EP coach Div has 2 headaches after Radebe injury

The Eastern Province Elephants have a headache or two after flyhalf and captain Inny Radebe broke his hand during their 87-10 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria.

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England drop to 4th in World Rugby rankings, Boks remain well clear at No 1

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BIG READ | Rowing SA's depth is 'dwindling', but Tokyo Olympics 'dream' remains a shining light

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What the lesson of a small NWU residence tells us about the EP Elephants

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Under pressure Gavin Hunt reacts to Kaizer Chiefs humiliation in CAF Champions League

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Fin24

JUST IN | Labour Court rules dismissal of top Prasa executives was unlawful

The executives' names were mentioned among officials said to be responsible for the irregular approval of contracts with companies for services, including a R58...

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Interview | CEO Mpumi Madisa plans for a little more speed in Bidvest’s acquisition drive

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Cashbuild's revenue climbs to five-year high as home DIY surges during the pandemic

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25 Jan

Canal Walk owner forgoes millions in rent from expired leases to keep tenants

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Business Insider

New SA platform secures 270 tons of food for poor households by connecting them with farmers

The platform allows overloaded farmers to connect with registered charity organisations to assist feeding programmes in vulnerable communities.

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Today in business: Cashbuild doubles profit

01 Mar

Absa ATMs get high-tech coatings that constantly kills bacteria. Here's how it works

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The Spur group – and RocoMamas in particular – are now major takeaway players

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45% of your pension may soon be invested in SA infrastructure, under new draft rules

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Channel24

Jonathan Boynton-Lee on joining The Man Cave: 'We're all having a good jol on TV'

The South African lifestyle magazine show The Man Cave has returned to tv with Jonathan Boynton-Lee, who has joined as one of the presenters.

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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer thanks singer for her 'unwavering support'

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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin welcome sixth child together

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UPDATE | DStv on Love Island SA backlash: 'We pride ourselves in diversity'

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World

Pakistan court grants bail to youngest ever Christian man convicted of blasphemy

Nabeel Masih has become the youngest blasphemy convict in Pakistan when a court sentenced him to 10 years in jail.

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COVID-19 UPDATE | Global cases climbing again: What you need to know about the coronavirus now

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Third woman accuses NY governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment

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LIVE | Coronavirus: latest news on the Covid-19 virus pandemic

12 Mar 2020

Iceberg the size of Los Angeles just broke off Antarctica - and it could happen again within weeks

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Africa

Jihadists attack UN base in Nigeria, trapping 25 aid workers

Jihadists linked to the Islamic State have attacked a UN base and overrun a humanitarian hub in Nigeria, trapping 25 aid workers, security and humanitarian sources...

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Four media workers arrested in Ethiopia's Tigray

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Kidnappers release schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria's Zamfara state - Zamfara governor

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Burkina Faso gold mine collapse kills at least 11

01 Mar

Zamfara state govt in talks with kidnappers of 317 Nigerian schoolgirls - officials

01 Mar

Arts24

The miscarriage of justice: A check in with Tsitsi Dangarembga

The artist and activist elaborates on her work and the intricate, necessary relationship between her artistic production and political action in Zimbabwe.

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'I’m not alone, I’m just home on my own': Zandile Tshabala paints the solace found in solitude

01 Mar

We can’t afford to forget Kenyan collagist Rosemary Karuga

01 Mar

Aliens in Lagos: Sci-fi novel Lagoon offers a bold new future

26 Feb

Virtuoso violinist Ara Malikian discovered the power of music while sheltering from bombs

26 Feb

W24

Rihanna's Savage X Fenty introduces first little person ambassador

To say Rihanna is not the queen of inclusivity is like begging the army to come for you.

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Online dating: A deep connection and great sex aren't magically produced at the press of a button

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Paris Hilton wants you to know she's smart and not spoilt

01 Mar

Women of colour spend billions on bleaching creams worldwide every year

01 Mar

Couple who divorced after 10 years of marriage remarries and 30 years later, are still going strong

01 Mar

Wheels24

The writing's on the wall: Hamilton and Mercedes could split after 2021 F1 season - Coronel

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes could go their separate ways after the 2021 Formula 1 season, according to well-known Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel.

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Women's World Car of the Year: Kia Sorento lands large SUV category win

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Just me and my Bokkie! Check out the beaut of a bakkie this guy restored to its former ‘70s glory

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Range Rover launches limited edition models with locally-inspired names for 27 customers

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Parent24

How to (safely) follow a vegan diet during pregnancy

While opting to go strictly vegan during pregnancy is possible, dietitian Mia Smith advises talking to a registered dietitian before making the switch.

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Hope for matrics needing alternative tertiary options

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How to study for a future-proof career in the creative industry

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Sixty-three per cent of SA parents fear their internet-connected teens might be harassed online

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ADHD and Covid-19: A toxic mix

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Health24

Another coronavirus variant detected in SA, but no reason to panic, says KRISP director

A new variant on the WHO watchlist has been identified in South Africa, but Professor Tulio de Oliveira says there's no reason to worry.

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Do children and teens need to be vaccinated to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control?

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South Africans and smoking: What a review found

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Having trouble sleeping? Here’s the science on 3 traditional bedtime remedies

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Tech

Twitter says it will ban users who repeatedly post misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

Twitter will use automated and human reviewers to identify and label misleading posts about Covid-19 vaccines.

3h ago

Facebook might put face recognition tech in its smart glasses, due to launch this year

26 Feb

You could soon earn money from your tweets through Twitter's new 'Super Follow' feature

26 Feb

Australia has passed an amended version of the law that prompted Facebook to ban news

25 Feb

Microsoft wants 'Australian-style' laws on news content, allies with EU against Facebook and Google

23 Feb 2021

Ride24

Review: AferShokz OpenMove headphones

Riding with music can be risky. These AfterShokz headphones make it a lot less so.

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The Bicycle Collectors: Eric Basson

01 Mar

E-Caliber is Trek’s superlight e-bike

26 Feb

The value of R6000 pulley wheels

26 Feb

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25 Feb

Food

The Food24 guide to making great iced coffee at home

With the last few weeks of summer heating up, we’re all about cold drinks, but we also still need our daily hit of caffeine. Let's make iced coffee!

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9 Delicious one-tray family suppers to save you time and washing up

01 Mar

Tali is back with Tali’s Baby Diary: here are her favourite Cape Town restaurants

28 Feb

WATCH: How to make a classic milk tart for Milk Tart Day

26 Feb

27 February is Milk Tart Day: Celebrate with our greatest collection of milk tart recipes ever

26 Feb

City Press

Gqeberha name change debate continues as Khoi-San activists finally feel heard, represented

01 Mar

Mmusi Maimane | The compelling case for a basic income grant

28 Feb

Bleak numbers highlight Eastern Cape education department's failure of learners, says the DA

01 Mar

SIU probes R2 billion Eskom fraud

28 Feb

A disillusioned Cosatu loses faith in ANC government, once again

01 Mar

Magazines

No groom? No problem! Woman marries herself after heartbreaking split with her boyfriend

“I do,” said the bride, and gently she pressed her lips against a mirror, sealing the sacred bond she’d made with . . . herself!

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‘He’s doing well’: 7-year-old cancer patient has his 60th operation in five years

01 Mar

‘I was bullied and called stupid’: Joburg matric on how he overcame dyslexia to bag six distinctions

26 Feb

This couple want 100 kids – and they’re hiring people to supply them

25 Feb

‘She wrote every paper through her suffering’: Mom opens up about daughter who died shortly...

25 Feb

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Naspers backs SA agritech with investment in Aerobotics

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15 Feb

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15 Feb

Careers24

When is the right time to quit your job?

Questions to ask yourself before you consider resigning. Wanting to quit a job is something that happens to many of us at some point in our careers.

25 Feb

6 easy ways you can instantly wow the person interviewing you

18 Feb

How will you get to the top of the career ladder?

11 Feb

Just this one question could get you the job

04 Feb

5 things you need to know about effectively improving your CV

28 Jan

Property24

Gqeberha's sub-R2m property market in demand, as homes with a study or office 'selling in days'

Buyers looking to relocate are eyeing the Eastern Cape town formerly known as Port Elizabeth - with "properties priced correctly moving in days rather than months" as...

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Renovating tips - Bathroom sink designs you should consider for your home

01 Mar

Here's why city dwellers are snapping up homes in these four, small Western Cape towns

01 Mar

7 Gauteng suburbs popular with first-time buyers, offering properties from R400k and up

01 Mar

Cape Town unlikely to change | More SA name changes to be submitted

28 Feb

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