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Call for permanent force to crackdown on illegal miners who are armed with AK47s, grenades, rocket launchers

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Diana's loneliness: A heartbreaking look through photos and footage in new documentary

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A boost to professionalism or waste of money? Experts weigh in on police university
South Africa
Scrapyard owners, recyclers say proposal to ban metal trade will destroy their livelihoods

Recyclers and scrapyard owners in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, are concerned about the government's proposal to ban the trade of metal and copper for six months.
WATCH LIVE | Opposition parties hold media briefing to discuss motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa
PICS | Enter the Kraken: Giant squid washes up on Cape Town beach
Psychologists to offer counselling at Midrand school after boy, 9, killed in shooting
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Sport24
Stormers most-watched as over 34 million rugby fans tune in for debut URC season

Over 34 million fans watched the inaugural United Rugby Championship season, with the league setting a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.
Proteas feeding off scraps: ICC's new schedule shows why CSA needs its new T20 league
'We butted heads!': Baxter reveals clashing with Motaung Jnr as he lifts lid on Chiefs exit
OPINION | Succession plan exam looms in Oz, Argentina as key Bok positions come under scrutiny
Proteas need not fear England's thrilling 'Bazball': 'It's 11 Brendon McCullums playing'
Fin24
Financial watchdog says ANC must pay R10m a month to clear staff retirement fund arrears

South Africa's financial watchdog has reached an agreement with the ANC for it to pay R10 million a month into a provident fund for party employees.
Medical schemes take regulator to court over cheap options
Uber, Bolt drivers start Cape Town strike
MONEY LIVE | Despite flat revenue, Aspen sees strong profit growth
SA may see its own 'Great Resignation' as employees are forced back to office, PwC says
Business Insider
Vodacom bursaries for science, tech, maths, engineering are on offer – here's who qualifies

Vodacom is now accepting applications for its bursary programme aimed at first, second, and third-year university students within STEM fields.
UCT beats Wits as SA’s top university, a new ranking says, while UJ is edged by Stellenbosch
Most South Africans have 34% less purchasing power than 6 years ago - debt index
Reserve Bank says crypto account closures could make it harder to track terrorists
Airbnb is launching 'anti-party tools' to stop parties in the US and Canada
Entertainment
Tokollo Tshabalala's sister recalls the Kwaito star's battle with epilepsy before his death

The family of kwaito legend Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala says his epileptic seizures were occurring more often in the last couple of months.
See the trailer for epic African fantasy series Blood Psalms
Catherine Zeta-Jones is Morticia Addams in Netflix's Wednesday
A not-so-royal, lonely life: How Harry felt Diana's pain decades on and decided to 'save' his family
PHOTOS | Lewis Hamilton's African adventures continue in Kenya
World
Trump resisted requests to return stash of documents at Mar-a-Lago, saying 'it's not theirs, it's...

Trump insisted that records sought by the National Archives were his personal property when aides tried to get them back from Mar-a-Lago, per the NYT.
Saudi PhD student sentenced to 34 years in prison for following and retweeting activists
Pot-smoking tourists not welcome in Thailand, says health minister
Journalist found dead in northwest Mexico
North Korea fires two cruise missiles: Seoul defence ministry
Africa
Kenyan elections: US urges citizens to shun violence as result controversy rages on

The US Department of State has urged Kenyans to stick to the constitution in resolving disputes emanating from the presidential elections.
Cairo blaze highlights problem of unsafe makeshift churches
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Kenya's Ruto says expectations are huge, no time to waste
Angolans abroad to vote for first time, but wonder if it will change anything
Arts + Culture
Dead Sea water turns everyday objects into beautiful sculptures

Israeli artist Sigalit Landau wades into the warm, briny waters of the Dead Sea to inspect her latest creations -- everyday objects coated in salt crystals that...
PHOTOS | ‘Colossal’ artwork transforms Nelson Mandela Square into outdoor gallery
Romeo and Juliet: Fumi Kaneko journeys through love, passion and tragedy onstage
Newly discovered footprints from the Ice Age hold secrets of early humans
Tokyo diners nosh on Demogorgon pasta, Eleven's waffles at Stranger Things café
Relationships
Proposing with a fake, plastic or cardboard ring is the newest trend: Here's what women think

This trend has caused a stir on social media and while some women agree with the idea, others don't.
Nostalgia and romance as couples take wedding photos where they first met
Embracing the single life: 5 reasons women may choose to be single, according to an expert
Do you have a secret chocolate stash? Small secrets could strengthen your relationship, study says
'I left my husband of 18 years. I felt unloved': Why some marriages can't be saved while others can
Motoring
WATCH | Toyota SA's been hung out to dry: Locally-built Hilux, Corolla Cross back in production

Toyota is back in business as operations at its Prospecton plant has resumed after production was halted due to damages caused by floods at the facility in April.
5 battery facts that could save your car from 'brain' drain
What these Amarok single-cab drawings tell us about VW's new utility bakkie
Taking the BMW R nine T Scrambler for a spin all the way up to Signal Hill and back - what a ride!
PHOTOS | How this 86-year-old built his own SA classic car from scratch
Wellness
A doctor's guide to healthy living at every stage of womanhood - from pre-puberty to menopause

There is something to celebrate in every stage of a woman’s journey, and while we do this, it’s important to keep moving, says Dr Phathokuhle Zondi.
The 8-minute supermodel workout designed by a celeb personal trainer
Plant-based 'meats' really are healthier for our health and environment, new review suggests
Does the Nordic diet rival its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits? Here’s what we know
Women in Health: How Daphney Conco dreamed of wearing a graduation gown and did it
Books
EXCERPT | Under a poacher’s moon – Old Lee Enfield rifles vs AK-47s in defence of rhinos

From the bestselling authors of Saving the Last Rhinos comes a vivid account of environmental conservation and the ongoing efforts to conserve and restore Africa's...
REVIEW | From Meghan to the queen: Two royal books give drastically different views on the monarchy
WATCH | In Our Own Words: Harrowing personal accounts from nurses on the front line
We review 4 thrillers featuring intrepid young women changing the narrative
Police probe 'online threat' to JK Rowling over Rushdie tweet
Cycling
Cape Town’s biggest MTB trail network closed until Friday

Heavy rain and the risk of trail damage have seen a precautionary closure of many mountain bike venues around Cape Town.
You can now buy the Tour de France winning Cervelo S5
I'm training for the Cape Epic 2023 - here's how it's going so far
Icy weather and rain turned Trans Baviaans into a sufferfest
Johannesburg's first true cycle café has opened – Casquette in Rosebank
Tech
China published a world-first catalogue of private algorithms, but with little detail

China is the first country in the world to publish an index of private company algorithms, but it's unclear how much data the firms surrendered.
Google's undersea cable lands in Melkbosstrand – promising cheaper, faster internet for SA
300 employees at TikTok and parent company ByteDance worked in Chinese state media, LinkedIn...
Facebook rolls out new privacy test after backlash over chats to cops of teen's illegal abortion
Ether jumps 11% as Ethereum merge completes final test before transition to a proof-of-stake network
City Press
JSE-listed companies slow in hiring women

A study conducted by an auditing firm has revealed that there has been minimal progress in balancing gender representation in Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed...
Remembering legendary Kwaito musician and TKZee member Tokollo ‘Magesh’
Waiting list for RDP houses swells to 1.2 million in Gauteng
Government too incompetent to deal with zama zama ‘cancer ’
Zama Mthunzi | ANC has taken the baton from apartheid government
Partner Content
Meet the face Beyond the Byline: Herman Eloff

In a special Beyond the Byline podcast episode, Jerusha Raath and Herman Eloff have an honest conversation about LGBTQI+ and mental health representation in...
Smarter business models that ultimately benefit consumers, and beyond
Award-winning mixologist Cassandra Eichhoff shares her favourite rum cocktail recipes
Our top 3 picks: The best for sundowners in SA
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Careers24
6 easy ways you can instantly wow the person interviewing you

Applying for a job is easy. Standing out from the crowd is the difficult part. Here's how to impress your interviewer and increase your chances of getting hired.
How to spin career changes in your favour
Why a career change could make you happier...and when to take the leap
Solving problems with employer brand thinking
The Hard Truths About Soft Skills
Property24
Being a good neighbour adds value to your property. Here's why...
Being a good neighbour can add value to your life, security, your property and neighbourhood, according to the Seeff Property Group.
5 signs that it's time to get into the property market
Choose wisely | What to look for when selecting a family estate
The super-luxury property rental market in SA is thriving with wealthy foreigners and locals
Steyn City’s City Centre releases a selection of luxury residences for long-term rental
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