If we are serious about growing the economy and creating jobs, we need to support these young people – even though they don't seem to expect any help or handouts, writes Melanie Verwoerd.
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Mmusi Maimane, who has resigned as leader of the DA, looks set to be axed as parliamentary leader after his remarks that the party "is not the vehicle best suited to take forward the vision of building one South Africa".
Defending champions New Zealand have made one change to their side to play England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Despite his meteoric rise in the party, elevated from newly joined ordinary member to parliamentary leader in less than four years, Mmusi Maimane was another victim of the organisation's obsession with identifying and fast-tracking talented black politicians into senior positions.
President emeritus of the IFP and the party's leader in Parliament, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, wished the DA wisdom after the resignation of Mmusi Maimane as leader of the DA, and Athol Trollip as federal chairperson.
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Transnet told Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises on Wednesday that it was seeking to have irregular expenditure dating back to the state capture era ring-fenced so it would not undermine the entity's audit outcomes and credit rating.
A former fruit and vegetable hawker studying to fulfil his dream of becoming a chef has started a small business named after the neighbourhood in which he was born and raised – Mitchells Plain.
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Radius Masukume, who was stabbed while trying to stop a woman from being raped in a field in Cape Town, has been nominated for a SA Men of the Year Award for his brave actions.
Botswana has voted in a cliffhanger election set to test the decades-long dominance of the ruling party and challenge the country's image of stability.
US Bureau of Prisons to stop delivering original parcels in a bid to stop smuggling of synthetic drugs, officials say.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has paid tribute to his club Sale Sharks for helping develop his game.
'Go mobilise your people to render unto Eskom what belongs to Eskom as a law-abiding citizen,' the minister told MPs.
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his 34-year-old consort of all titles for "disloyalty" and apparent "ambition" to match the Queen's position, a royal command issued late Monday said, less than three months after she was bestowed with the honour.
EFF Mpumalanga chairperson Collen Sedibe has been captured on video boasting about being the reason why EFF national chairperson Dali Mpofu could be replaced by EFF MP Veronica Mente in the elective conference in December.
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One of India's most wanted tiger poachers, who also had a fetish for eating the penis of sloth bears, has been arrested after being on the run for six years, officials say.
The DA's future will be determined by what happens in the next 48 hours. The key will be how it navigates the treacherous waters of identity politics. There's no doubt: the party's future is under threat, writes Pieter du Toit.
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Durbanville Hills in Cape Town and Marble in Johannesburg won the biggest at the Haute Grandeur Global Restaurant Awards for best South African and African cuisine.
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Vernon 'Veejaro' Hendricks became Shay’ iMoto's first-ever national champion.
The electric bike that performed this feat took a detour to Johannesburg's Kyalami at the SingularityU South Africa Summit last week.
Wine lover, Dan Nicholl tells us why he loves this Joburg gem.
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Which is the ultimate Toyota Hilux bakkie? - Legend 50 vs. GR Sport.
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After spending a year undergoing intense restoration work at the BMW Group Plant in Rosslyn, the covers have finally come off its rare 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE).
From Balmain to Kenzo to Valli, the retail giant continues to be the gift that keeps on giving.
Plane-spotters had the rare chance of seeing two Tu-160s, arrive in Tshwane as part of an historic visit by the Russian Air Force to the South African Air Force.
The school body acknowledges that the content of the artwork was controversial and likely to stir emotive responses.
Most of us dream of owning our own home. Not only does it give you a secure place to live, but it’s also an excellent investment opportunity. Getting to the stage of actually purchasing this home, however, can be daunting.
Anglo American Platinum announced the winners of the 20th annual PlatAfrica jewellery design and manufacturing competition at the Inanda Club in Johannesburg. Meet the winners.
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Top ranked international business schools will participate in a series of Access education events taking place in South Africa this August.
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