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Negative storm surge likely to affect Western Cape ports, weather service warns
Coastal provinces have been warned that there could be a negative storm surge due to strong winds and heavy rains at the weekend. This is likely to result in...
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Business
'Is the bar that low?' Kganyago unmoved by load shedding break
Celebrating a few consecutive days without load shedding is setting the bar too low, according to the Reserve Bank governor.
10 traps to avoid with buy-and-sell agreements
Johan Fourie | AI means one thing: If we want quality, we'll have to cough up
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Transnet's Durban port deal with Filipino giant faces 11th-hour court showdown
Sport
live
LIVE | Challenge Cup last 16: Clermont v Cheetahs
Welcome to our live coverage of the European Challenge Cup last 16 match between Clermont and the Cheetahs at the Stade Marcel.
'Home ground counts for nothing': White claims underdog status for Champions Cup clash
LIVE | Hong Kong SVNS: Blitzboks felled by assertive Australians to miss out on Cup semis
LIVE | Premier League: Crystal Palace v Man City
Tiger appears set for Masters start despite ankle, back injuries
Entertainment
From Mike Tyson's tiger to MJ's chimp: 10 celebrities and their unconventional pets
Some celebrities have been scrutinised for owning exotic pets, sparking questions about ethics and the treatment of animals.
REVIEW | Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, pulsates with unremitting action
'Grateful for a chance to live in new renaissance': Legends reflect musically on SA's democracy
'For the ladies': Tumelo Ramaphosa wants women front and centre at upcoming celeb boxing showdown
Jennifer Lopez and the fairytale narrative she has crafted
World
The US can't afford to cripple SA, says Naledi Pandor in UK op-ed
The United States cannot afford to bring South Africa "to its knees", International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said on Friday.
McDonald's acquires Israeli franchises after boycott causes 'meaningful business impact'
Israel announces opening of 'temporary' aid routes into Gaza
In sharp shift, Biden tells Netanyahu US policy toward Gaza depends on what Israel does now
Macron believes France, allies 'could have stopped' Rwanda genocide
Africa
Zimbabwe ditches Zim dollar for new gold-backed currency called ZiG
Zimbabwe's central bank launched a new "structured currency" backed by gold on Friday, as it seeks to tackle sky-high inflation and stabilise the country's...
Rwanda to send more troops to Mozambique as South African soldiers prepare to leave
Somalia expels Ethiopia ambassador, orders Somaliland and Puntland consulates closed
Climate change means Africa needs to spend more on science training, researchers say
Ugandan court upholds anti-LGBTQ law but says some rights infringed
Arts + Culture
'A bold step': First-ever Capital Art Fair Tshwane is set to 'change the landscape of the artist'
The Capital Art Fair Tshwane (CAFT), running from 5 - 7 April, marks a hopeful beginning for participating artists, who envision it as the first of many such events in...
Honouring memories through art: Young Rwandan illustrators keep the memory of genocide victims alive
Cape Town artist offers visitors a chance to explore Japanese rope-tying practice of Shibari
Daniel Popper sculpts harmony between humans and nature with his larger-than-life work
The ideal James Bond is an actor on the cusp of superstardom – as film history shows
Relationships
SEE | Anya Taylor-Joy marks second anniversary with snaps from secret vampire-themed wedding
Anya Taylor-Joy shares she secretly married musician Malcom McRae 2 years ago in vampire-inspired wedding.
'He has a dimple': Jesse Suntele and partner Thuthu welcome 'healthy and beautiful' rainbow baby
'Mastering the art of praise': Encourage and empower your child by harnessing this powerful tool
Why do I keep snapping at my partner? Expert explains the reasons and how to apologise properly
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Motoring
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SA's favourite used cars? – Same three brands, but provinces have preferences
WATCH | Ford's new Ranger Tremor bakkie is the one you really want to take off-roading
OPINION | We ignore the coming electric vehicle revolution at our own peril
Wellness
'From the screen to your brain': Is the mighty mobile a welcomed convenience or health hazard?
While smartphone addiction is not recognised as a formal addiction, the excessive use of such devices is similar to impulse control disorders.
Health tips from TikTok? Expert on the 'perils of misinformation' and separating fact from fiction
Post-pandemic freedom drives South Africans outdoors in large numbers - global study
LIVE BY DESIGN | Navigating the harrowing journey of cancer diagnosis
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Books
REVIEW | Mystery novels: Murder in a Nigerian megachurch and disappearances in San Francisco
End of Story by AJ Finn and Gaslight by Femi Kayode are two interesting mystery novels that offer their own brand of intrigue.
EXCERPT | 'My elusive and shifting identity': Lucky Bastard, Anthony Akerman's story of adoption
Vernon Head, Mandla Radebe among winners at Cultural and Creative Industry Awards
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Wine
FEATURE | Master of understated complexity: Donovan Rall knows the importance of giving a Schist
Donovan Rall owns no vineyards but has been making wine for 16 years. Now sourcing from over 20 vineyards, he makes 11 wines under the Rall brand.
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Travel
Bumped from a flight? Learn all about airline overbooking in South Africa and your rights as a...
Here's what South Africa's domestic airlines offer as compensation for passengers bumped from overbooked flights, how to avoid it, and how likely it is to happen.
6 events that let you run or cycle through nature reserves like Timbavati and Serengeti
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REVIEW | Pullman Hotel gives a fresh perspective on escaping the city without leaving it
From sun-soaked havens to snow gardens: These momcation destinations cost less than R60 000
Food
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Vrymansfontein: a new Paarl Winelands design and dining marvel
Exploring substitutions in cooking and baking: Mayonnaise
City Press
SIU stops sale of R4m farm bought with 'corrupt' lotto funds
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